Craven College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Craven College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Skipton BD23 1US
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Education programmes for young people | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Learners and apprentices benefit from helpful careers advice from their teachers and careers specialists in the college.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Work Experience/Internships: Most learners on study programmes, including those with high needs, take part in meaningful work experience relevant to their career aspirations.
Academic Performance: Most learners who complete their programs achieve their qualifications, with around a fifth achieving highly.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide additional catch-up sessions for learners and apprentices who do not attend.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Too many learners on study programmes do not attend well enough. Leaders鈥� actions have yet to have a sustained impact on attendance.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Experienced and well-qualified teachers plan the curriculum logically and adapt teaching based on starting points.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have recently bolstered the rigour of their quality procedures, including oversight of subcontracted provision.
Strengths/Challenges: Too many teachers report concerns about their workload, which they feel may not be sustainable long-term.
STEM Facilities: Learners who attend frequently and apprentices benefit from learning in high-quality facilities, including realistic, industry-standard environments.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners and apprentices feel welcome in the college and appreciate the calm and inclusive environment.
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Craven College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.18 | 31.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.68% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 385 | 159 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 25% | 54.92% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 8.96% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 23.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 7.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.86 | 35.42 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 21.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 513 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 55.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 22.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 11.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.29 1 | 31.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.67 4 | 29.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.36% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 723 | 181 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 26% | 56.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 39% | 25.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 7.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.56 2 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.00 | 30.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 18.38% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 127 | 36.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 18.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.99 | 29.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.93 | 32.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 17.41% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 140 | 42.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.65% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 24.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
