The quality of education	Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes	Outstanding
Personal development	Outstanding
Leadership and management	Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection	Not Previously Inspected
Education programmes for young people	Outstanding

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University Application Support: Students make rapid progress, achieve well, and move on to their chosen universities and performing arts conservatoires.

Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Develops students' awareness of alternative opportunities, including employment and apprenticeships.

Career Advice and Guidance: Excellent programme of careers guidance supports progression to prestigious institutions and alternative opportunities.

Policies and Procedures: Clear oversight of safeguarding with rigorous processes to support vulnerable students.

Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding leader and team follow rigorous processes.

Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Swift and appropriate action is taken against poor behaviour of any kind.

Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in regional and national competitions and work with external organizations like the National Theatre.

Work Experience/Internships: Students studying creative production stage-manage large-scale productions in college.

Support for Sports/Arts: Specializes in providing courses in creative and performing arts.

Academic Performance: Students make rapid progress, achieve well.

Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers provide effective support for students needing more time to develop skills.

Behaviour and Attitudes: Students display exemplary attitudes, are polite, motivated, and well organised.

Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Students study programmes which include both vocational qualifications and A levels.

Teacher Engagement: Highly experienced teachers use extensive industry knowledge and links very well.

Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers ensure students increase their technical skills and make rapid progress.

Strengths/Challenges: Energy and passion of staff create a unique learning environment.

Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment very well to correct errors and ensure accuracy.

Study Areas/Libraries: Currently operating from temporary accommodation.

School Culture and Ethos: Students uphold high standards and appreciate the professional environment.

2022 25 January

Full inspection Outstanding
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About Us

CAPA College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 446 students from age 16-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

85.50% of students completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

Headteacher/Principal Ms Claire Nicholson
Phase of Education 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
School Type Free schools 16 to 19
Gender Co-Ed
Age range 16-19 yr
School Size 500
Student Teacher Ratio 18 : 1
Year Founded 2018
Official sixth form Yes

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A level exam result

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A level Result	School	LA	England
Average points	39.04	28.08	29.99
Average grade	B	-	-
Average points (Best 3)	14.52	26.79	29.55
Average Grade (Best 3)	E+	-	-
AAB or higher	0.00%	11.49%	13.64%

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Students destinations	School	LA	England
Number of students	121	270	201
Students staying in education	64%	47%	58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships	2%	9.7%	6.08%
Students entering employment	22%	23.3%	21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study	8%	15.4%	9.05%

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A level Result	School	LA	England
Average points	45.81	32.26	33.4
Average grade	A-	-	-
Average points (Best 3)	21.71	31.05	32.48
Average Grade (Best 3)	D+	-	-
AAB or higher	0.0%	17.75%	17.69%

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Students destinations	School	LA	England
Number of students	98	353	248
Students staying in education	69%	52.5%	60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships	2%	5.4%	5%
Students entering employment	16%	22.1%	17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study	6%	16.2%	10.7%