Gloucestershire College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Gloucestershire College
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Gloucestershire College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Gloucester GL2 5JQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Majority of learners and apprentices do not receive sufficient careers guidance.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders and managers have put in place safeguarding policies and processes which are appropriately detailed.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff responsible for safeguarding are appropriately trained.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Few external activities, such as site visits and work experience.
Work Experience/Internships: Insufficient opportunities for work experience and internships.
Academic Performance: Tutors help learners to address their gaps in knowledge and support quick progress.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Tutors use learners’ starting points effectively to plan learning and set helpful targets.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners and apprentices behave well and respond well to tutor direction.
Teacher Engagement: Tutors have strong subject-specialist knowledge and extensive experience of working in industry.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Tutors plan, sequence, and teach the curriculum effectively, helping learners gain new skills and knowledge.
STEM Facilities: Learners develop practical skills in industry-standard learning environments using the latest equipment.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders have created a strong culture of mutual respect and high expectations.
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About Us
Gloucestershire College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Gloucestershire, South West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Gloucestershire College is a reputable FE College and the county's top supplier of accolade-winning apprenticeships. We can assist your child in achieving their goals, whether they involve a dream career, improving their employability, attending college, or simply wanting more freedom or flexibility. By creating an environment that supports and nurtures each young person's unique skills, we help any ambitious and driven young person on their journey through education and into their jobs. ultimately prepare them for their future careers and lives. Working with an impressive 850 of Gloucestershire's best businesses, we give our students experiences to get them ahead of other candidates in the future. It doesn't matter if you learn this through internships, guest lecturers, trade tests, or apprenticeships. Ever wonder what it's actually like for the instructors and students at Gloucestershire College? . Find out GC The Movie is a 19-part video series featuring our own teachers and students. Discover more about each subject and hear from real people about their experiences. Our former Music Technology student Harry Steele and his band Young Kato graciously contributed the soundtrack for each little movie, which includes footage of seminars, workshops, and campus life in action.
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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 | - | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.04% | 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 | 799 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 24% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 7.97% | 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 | - | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 20.38% | 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 | 1234 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 29% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 9.64% | 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 | 20.28 4 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.01% | 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 | 1576 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 30% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 6.56% | 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 | 24.40 2 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.92 1 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 16.13% | 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 | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 207 | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.44% | 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 | 22.64 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.04 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.2% | 15.13% | 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 | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 182 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.16% | 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 | 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 |
