Kirklees College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Kirklees College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Kirklees HD1 3LD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| 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: Most tutors deliver an effective careers programme, helping students and apprentices to make informed choices about their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: Comprehensive safeguarding policies are implemented effectively, including for 'Prevent' duty and safe recruitment.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Those responsible for safeguarding are trained well and have the necessary experience for their role.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Low-level concerns are followed up swiftly by the safeguarding team, who involve and signpost to external agencies as needed.
Work Experience/Internships: Most students on education programmes benefit from high-quality work placement opportunities.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Students and apprentices engage in community work, promoting a culture where individual differences are celebrated.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students and apprentices can participate in community work, social action projects, and student-led social societies.
Support for Sports/Arts: Food and drink maintenance engineer apprentices learn about world affairs, enhancing their broader knowledge beyond technical skills.
Academic Performance: Most students and apprentices achieve well, gaining vocational qualifications, and continue in education or employment post-programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students and apprentices show determination to succeed, develop positive behaviours for success, and live up to high expectations set by tutors.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: The curriculum is deliberately planned to have a range of entry points for varied prior attainment levels.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Tutors provide individualised support, online and face to face, ensuring progress for students who miss sessions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous procedures focus on curriculum quality and student progress checks, leading to improvements where issues are identified.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Tutors use various effective teaching methods, enabling detailed knowledge and skill development; however, inconsistency exists in some areas.
Strengths/Challenges: In a few cases, feedback is not consistently useful, resulting in unclear guidance for students on how to improve.
STEM Facilities: Specialist environments replicate professional industry standards, supporting behaviour and skill development relevant to careers.
Study Areas/Libraries: Security measures ensure safe access to various sites; students appreciate the secure study environment.
School Culture and Ethos: A culture promoting kindness, unity, and excellence is instilled, with individual differences celebrated and diversity valued.
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Kirklees College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good 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 | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-19 | 16-19 |
| 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 | - | 19.40% | 0.80% |
| 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 | - | 26.45 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.72 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.7% | 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 | 840 | 444 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 23% | 57.22% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 8.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 18.44% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 31% | 11% | 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 | - | 30.06 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.7% | 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 | 1862 | 572 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 61.56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.11% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 14.89% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 25% | 12.67% | 10.69% |
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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 | - | 27.44 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.05 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.68% | 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 | 1742 | 537 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 60.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 11.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 13.78% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 8.67% | 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 | - | 26.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.98% | 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 | - | 25 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 127 | 58.22% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 14.11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 6.33% | 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 | 15.26 | 26.99 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.89% | 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 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 166 | 64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 7.56% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 14.78% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 4.67% | 4.23% |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
