Welcome
Tapton is a values led 11-18 school with around 1,750 students, including a Sixth Form of around 450. We are pleasantly situated in the south west of Sheffield and close to the Peak District National Park.
Our ethos of Valuing Everyone, Caring for Each Other and Achieving Excellence underpin everything that happens in our school.
We believe education should have a positive impact on all students and that Tapton is the right place for this to happen. We aspire to improve the life chances and dreams of all our students through ongoing progress and improvement in learning. We strive to make education at Tapton a transformational experience, regardless of ability or background, and our record of sustained success reflects our commitment to raising achievement for everyone.
At A Glance
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At Tapton, every student is supported to achieve their potential. Our caring, inclusive community fosters excellence, resilience, and respect, helping students grow academically and personally.
- ⭐ A curriculum that challenges and inspires all learners
- 📚 High expectations and learning that help all students succeed
- 💚 Strong pastoral care and support for personal development
- 💬 Character shaped by Valuing Everyone, Caring for Each Other, and Achieving Excellence
What They say About us
Latest News
Tapton School Celebrates Best-Ever GCSE Results
Today, students and staff at Tapton School & Sixth Form, are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results, with students achieving the strongest outcomes in the school's history.
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Our Sixth Form Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results
We are celebrating an exceptional set of A Level results, with the Sixth Form achieving the strongest outcomes in its history.
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POPSTARS: The 90's Musical at Tapton✨🎤
Get ready to rewind the clock and relive the ultimate decade of pop! 🎶💿
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