East Coast College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
East Coast College
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East Coast College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Lowestoft NR32 2NB
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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: Comprehensive careers programme; students progress to higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Policies and Procedures: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Students rarely experience bullying and staff address incidents swiftly.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Rich experiences such as trips, competitions, and projects enhance learning.
Work Experience/Internships: Supported internships lead to successful employment for many.
Support for Sports/Arts: Students participate in events like media festivals and sports challenges.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Clear actions support apprentices at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes; students are punctual and benefit from teamwork activities.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Wide range of A-levels and vocational courses available.
Academic Performance: Most students succeed; T-level students achieve high grades but A-level completion rates are low.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Good teaching quality with impactful feedback, improving student understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Qualified teachers provide effective lessons and set impactful targets.
STEM Facilities: High-quality facilities for engineering and maritime training.
School Culture and Ethos: Inclusive, supportive environment with positive staff-student relationships.
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About Us
East Coast College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Suffolk, East of England.
from age 16-99 yr.
82.70% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.90% | - |
| 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 | 25.85 | 27.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.85 | 28.39 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.90% | 11.94% | 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 | 787 | 240 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 49.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.05% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 28.95% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 10.09% | 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 | 30.85 | 29.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.77 | 29.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.2% | 14.39% | 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 | 1224 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 27.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 10.14% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 33.04 | 27.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.47 | 28.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.0% | 11.89% | 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 | 500 | 278 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 24% | 51.19% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 8.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
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 | - | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.18% | 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 | 39 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 47% | 26.46% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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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 |