Year 6 Open Evening
📅 Wednesday 30 September 2026
🕔 5.00pm to 7.00pm
📍 Tapton School, Darwin Lane, Sheffield, S10 5RG

Head of School Talks: 5.00pm, 5.45pm & 6.15pm

 

Tapton School & Sixth Form is an ambitious and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school serving around 1,750 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of over 450. Located in south-west Sheffield, we are proud to be a diverse and welcoming community where every student is known, valued and supported to succeed.

Our vision is built around three core values:

⭐ Community

We foster a strong sense of belonging where everyone feels valued. Through inclusion, respect and positive relationships, students make a meaningful contribution to both school life and the wider community.

⭐ Character

Kindness, responsibility and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We help students develop resilience, confidence and compassion, preparing them to make a positive difference in society.

⭐ Curiosity

We inspire students to think deeply, ask questions and embrace new challenges. Through a rich curriculum and extensive enrichment opportunities, we encourage every young person to achieve their very best.

 

At Tapton, we combine high expectations with outstanding support, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally. We celebrate individual talents and provide a wide range of opportunities that help every student flourish.

During the evening, visitors will be able to:

  • Tour the school and its facilities
  • Meet staff and current students
  • Explore subject areas and learning opportunities
  • Learn about our extensive extracurricular programme
  • Discover how we support students throughout their journey at Tapton

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Tapton School & Sixth Form and sharing what makes our community such a special place to learn, grow and succeed.

 

We look forward to meeting you.