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Hope Valley College is a non-selective academy. It has about 540 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2019.
This school is a member of Chorus Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Silverdale School, Eckington School and Westfield School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Attendance and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Chapel-en-le-Frith High School | |
| 8.9 | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | |
| 9.0 | King Ecgbert School | |
| 9.1 | Silverdale School | |
| 9.4 | High Storrs School | |
| 9.6 | Tapton School | |
| 9.8 | Buxton Community School | |
| 9.8 | Notre Dame High School | |
| 10.0 | Bradfield School | |
| 10.2 | Forge Valley School | |
| 10.2 | Lady Manners School | |
| 10.3 | New Mills School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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