Tapton School & Sixth Form

Darwin Lane, Sheffield, S10 5RG

Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Sheffield. Mixed intake.

Tapton School & Sixth Form is a large non-selective academy secondary school in Sheffield for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form and SEN provision for visual impairment. Ofsted's January 2025 inspection did not give an overall grade.

The school describes itself as a values-led 11 to 18 school in south-west Sheffield, close to the Peak District National Park. Its stated values are Valuing Everyone, Caring for Each Other and Achieving Excellence, with academic enrichment through clubs and activities.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary

1,763 pupils · On roll

Academy converter · Mixed

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