Tapton School & Sixth Form
Academy converter secondary school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are responsible for the world around us We make the most of the resources available to us We believe we are all capable of excellence Tapton is a values led 11-18 school with around 1,770 students, including a Sixth Form of around 500. Our ethos of Valuing Everyone , Caring for Each Other and Achieving Excellence , underpins everything that happens in our school.
We are part of INOVA Multi Academy Trust, which is a Sheffield, cross-phase multi-academy trust currently consisting of nine schools.
A huge congratulations to Thinuli A, Mehran A, Ciara B, Oliver B, Leon B, Daisy C, William C, Eve D, Noah F, Orla H, Eleanor H, Sammy H, Claudia K, Daniel L, Isla M, Maryam S, Alicia S, Yohana T, Jenny T and Lucy V These 20 incredible Year 9 students achieved Outstanding in every single subject in their tracking!
This is an amazing accomplishment that truly reflects their hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence. We couldn't be prouder! And of course, they celebrated their success in the best way possible... with pizza! Well done to you all keep aiming high! #OutstandingAchievement #Year9Success #ProudMoment #HardWorkPaysOff #StudentSuccess
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Kooth
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
Key facts
- URN
- 138069
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Hallam
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (10 current, 6 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Fowler | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Trigg | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Olumide O'Feyijimi | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Anna Siddell | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Ms Jennifer Knapp-Wood | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Caroline Rodrigo | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Beth Walker | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Paul Swift | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Clare Fowler | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Dee Bannister | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rob Button Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Jenna Williams Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Amal Hamilton Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Rhona Leadbetter Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Kat Rhodes Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nick James Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2017 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record