Nottingham College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Nottingham NG1 1NG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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University Application Support: Effective study skills developed for university admissions.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Prepares apprentices effectively; confidence boosted for job tasks.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Links with various employers provide good preparation for work.
Career Advice and Guidance: Effective, impartial career guidance available for most courses.
Policies and Procedures: Appropriate safeguarding policies in place, including safe use of IT and visitor procedures.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Behaviour mentors visible, offering support to younger students.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff undertake suitable training, ensuring adequate coverage across sites.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in social action projects, raising money for local charities.
Work Experience/Internships: Close links with employers provide well-planned curriculum reflecting industry needs.
Support for Sports/Arts: Courses like performing arts teach resilience and other personal skills.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Strong links with community organizations help return adults to formal study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes towards studies; respect for tutors and peers.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Young learners can study a wide range of subjects from levels 1 to 3.
Academic Performance: Most learners achieve their courses successfully, particularly adult ESOL learners.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Tutors quickly respond to issues with low-level poor behaviour.
Teacher Engagement: Tutors build effective relationships and set clear ground rules.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Most tutors plan ambitious teaching activities aiding substantial skill development.
Strengths/Challenges: In a few cases, tutors need more training to stay up to date.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Detailed quality assurance used to monitor courses, though at times too complicated.
STEM Facilities: Facilitates appropriate practical tasks through well-planned course structures.
Study Areas/Libraries: Multiple sites available in city centre and surrounding areas.
Updating Resources: Tutors stay updated via employer-run training on current practices.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners feel safe and find staff take safeguarding concerns seriously.
Class Size: Tutors manage well-defined classroom rules, facilitating positive learning environment.
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Nottingham College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
from age 16-99 yr.
84.90% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good 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 | 24.23 | 25.59 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.02 | 26.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.70% | 12.35% | 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 | 1863 | 290 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 34% | 52.42% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.92% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 21.42% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 14.83% | 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 | 27.57 | 28.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.06 | 29.18 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.3% | 16.67% | 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 | 2941 | 410 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 55.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 3.18% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 17.82% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 11% | 10.69% |
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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 | 26.34 2 | 23.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.51 1 | 24.41 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.8% | 13.7% | 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 | 1813 | 269 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 52.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 14.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 14.78% | 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 | 24.31 2 | 25.66 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.61 3 | 25.92 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.4% | 14.35% | 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 | 176 | 28.63% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 9.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 5.38% | 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 | 26.16 | 18.54 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.78 | 19.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 10.11% | 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 | 244 | 38.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.25% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 13.63% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |