Hereford College of Arts - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Hereford College of Arts
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Hereford College of Arts
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Effective careers education includes interaction with employers and higher education providers.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners participate in exhibitions, performances, and festivals.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Music and performing arts learners bring music into local schools and support refugee musicians.
Academic Performance: A very high proportion of learners achieve their vocational qualifications, with many obtaining high grades.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Swift and understanding actions are taken to improve attendance and provide necessary support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners demonstrate high levels of attendance and are motivated and enthusiastic.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: The college offers various level 2 and level 3 creative arts programs.
Teacher Engagement: Learners benefit from highly skilled teachers sharing their knowledge and experience.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use project work to set skills into real situations, enhancing learners' confidence.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers individualize interactions based on learners' needs, effectively supporting those with additional needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Careful checks on learners' understanding of key concepts.
Updating Resources: Leaders invest strongly in resources, especially digital skills development.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders create an inclusive culture where bullying and harassment are not tolerated, encouraging individuality.
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Hereford College of Arts is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 5.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | - | 29.13 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.77% | 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 | 144 | 439 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 51.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 8.8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 26.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.8% | 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 | - | 29.36 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.78 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.06% | 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 | 173 | 439 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 48.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 19.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 15.33% | 10.69% |
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Exam Result Not Published
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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 | - | 24.91 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.37 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.01% | 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 | 168 | 360 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 44.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 30.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.17% | 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 | - | 24.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.46 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.12% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 42 | 47.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 24.25% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.75% | 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 | 35.2 | 21.51 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 18.16 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.96% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 35.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 11.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 3.57% | 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 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th 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 | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
