Performance
Exam results
Key stage 4 (2024-25)
This is provisional data published in October 2025.
| Item | 2024-25 Score | England Average |
|---|---|---|
| Progess 8 Score | N/A for 2024/25 and 2025/26 (due to Covid-19 disruption) | N/A |
| Attainment 8 Score | 44 | 45.9 |
| Students staying in education, or entering apprenticeships or employment | 83% | 91% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs | 41.3% | 45.2% |
| Students entering English Baccalaureate (EBacc) | 52.3% | 40.5% |
| EBacc Average Point Score | 3.99 | 4.08 |
Key stage 4 (2023-24)
This is data published in April 2025.
- -0.23: Progress 8 score, which represents 'well above average' progress for students of all abilities in a broad range of subjects (Students with 90%+ attendance: +0.15).
- 46.1: Attainment 8 score (England average: 45.9) (Students with 90%+ attendance: 53.51).
- 50.5%: Percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or above in GCSE English and maths (England average: 45.9%) (Students with 90%+ attendance: 61.2%).
- 4.02: English Baccalaureate (EBacc) average point score (APS) (England average: 4.07) (Students with 90%+ attendance: 4.72).
- 31.3%: Percentage of students that enter the English Baccalaureate (England average: 40.4%) (Students with 90%+ attendance: 37.3%).
- 95%: Percentage of students staying in education or going into employment after key stage 4 (England average: 93%).
To view performance data about our school, please go to the government's compare school and college performance in England website.
Awards and affiliations
Derbyshire Music Hub Lead School for Music
Hope Valley College is one of the Derbyshire Music Hub's lead schools for music, supporting other schools and championing best practice in music across our area.
