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Queen Alexandra College
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Queen Alexandra College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Birmingham B17 9TG
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
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Career Advice and Guidance: All students complete a careers plan with specialist advice available.
Career Advice and Guidance: Too many students do not receive support to make decisions on post-college life
Policies and Procedures: Effective policies and safer recruitment procedures are in place
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Governors and staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding and 鈥楶revent鈥� duty
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Mentors provide effective mental health support; students use 鈥榯hinking cards鈥�
Policies and Procedures: Planned curriculum includes teaching about healthy relationships and safety.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Relevant training for staff teaching about safety and consent.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students benefit from social clubs including art, music, gaming, and sports
Support for Sports/Arts: Students on the PCFA pathway study at a local football club and plan sports sessions
Work Experience/Internships: Too few students benefit from relevant work experience
Work Experience/Internships: Improved access to work experience but some placements too short.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most students are positive and enthusiastic about their time at college
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students articulate understanding of safe behaviour and relationship types.
Academic Performance: Students in vocational pathways like art and design make expected or better progress
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide high levels of personal support but do not plan time effectively
Academic Performance: Specific training improved curriculum planning in entry vocational courses.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Need better progress tracking in English; some tasks too easy.
Strengths/Challenges: Specialized training benefits 鈥榮pringboard鈥� pathway staff, aiding complex communication needs
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers' inconsistent feedback affects students' progress
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders lack sufficient oversight of teaching quality
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Training improved planning but English skills not reinforced in vocational contexts.
Study Areas/Libraries: Main site and campuses provide calm and nurturing environments
Class Size: Small number of students become college ambassadors
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Queen Alexandra College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
from age 16-25 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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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| Type | Other Types | Other Types | Other Types |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 16-25 | 19-25 | 16-25 |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 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 |
