Hope Valley College, based in Hope Valley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Hope Valley College currently has around 588 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Castleton Road, Hope Valley, S33 6SD |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Dearden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137350 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 684 |
| Number of Pupils: | 588 |
| Number of Boys: | 286 |
| Number of Girls: | 302 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Primary School Edale Road , Hope S33 6ZF | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton CofE Primary School Back Street , Castleton S33 8WE | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradwell Junior School Hugh Lane , Bradwell S33 9JB | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradwell Junior School Hugh Lane , Bradwell S33 9JB | 1out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery Church Street , Bradwell S33 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Valley College Castleton Road , Hope S33 6SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Valley College Castleton Road , Hope S33 6SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Valley College Castleton Road , S33 6SD | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.