Brentwood Community College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Brentwood Community College
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Brentwood Community College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Trafford M33 4GY
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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 |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive effective independent advice and guidance from a specialist careers advisor with experience in special educational needs.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective; leaders prioritize keeping students safe.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding lead maintains well-developed links with external agencies and stays updated on local issues.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff effectively use behaviour support plans to reduce students’ poor behaviour.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in community initiatives like planting saplings to encourage butterflies, enhancing confidence and communication skills.
Support for Sports/Arts: During music sessions, students respect turn-taking protocols and appreciate peer contributions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate high standards of behaviour and calm focus with specialist equipment assistance.
Academic Performance: Most students develop needed life skills for their next steps; however, progress against personal targets is slow for a small minority.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide specialist equipment and individualized targets, but the quality of planning varies significantly.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know their students very well and meet individualised needs successfully in most activities.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: A few teaching staff do not fully evaluate student progress, slowing down progress against intended outcomes.
Strengths/Challenges: Activities sometimes lack ambition, and curriculum needs better planning for personalized student activities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers should ensure group activities meet differing student needs for better progress against individual targets.
Study Areas/Libraries: Students benefit from dedicated study areas like the college café, improving communication and confidence in unfamiliar situations.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders and staff have created a calm and inclusive environment promoting mutual respect.
Class Size: With only 21 students, class sizes allow for tailored support and individual attention.
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Brentwood Community College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater Manchester, North West.
from age 19-23 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 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 |