Greenhead College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Greenhead College
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Greenhead College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Kirklees HD1 4ES
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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University Application Support: Personalized support for university interviews
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Sessions on critical thinking and employer-set projects
Career Advice and Guidance: High-quality careers information and guidance
Policies and Procedures: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Rich enrichment programme with languages and interests
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer in local communities and charities
Academic Performance: Students make excellent progress and achieve highly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Combination of A levels and applied general courses offered
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Consistently high-quality teaching leads to rapid progress
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers use extensive skills to spark curiosity
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Expert use of assessment to provide precise feedback
STEM Facilities: Specialist laboratories for science subjects
Study Areas/Libraries: Library and multiple study spaces available
School Culture and Ethos: Inclusive community with high value on kindness and tolerance
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Greenhead College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
from age 16-19 yr.
96.50% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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One of the top sixth form colleges in the nation is Greenhead. We appreciate our culture of putting students at the centre of everything we do and are proud of our reputation. Although we have high standards for our students, you will receive the best pastoral and academic support while a student at Greenhead. Every student should successfully complete their course, grow into a well-rounded, self-assured young adult, and develop a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime. We also encourage a concern for the wellbeing of others and the larger world. The pleasant and purposeful ambiance at the college is a result of the superb working relationships between faculty and students. You will be respected as an individual and treated like an adult, enabling you to reach your greatest potential. I sincerely hope you will visit us at one of our Open Events so that you may discuss your individual requirements and goals with faculty and students. We are eager to meet you.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 16-19 | 16-99 | 16-19 |
| 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 | 19.40% | - | 0.80% |
| 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 | 37.02 | 26.45 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.92 | 25.72 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.40% | 5.7% | 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 | 1243 | 444 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 57.22% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.44% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11% | 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 | 41.81 | 30.06 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.64 | 29.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.7% | 10.7% | 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 | 1254 | 572 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 61.56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.11% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 14.89% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.67% | 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 | 38.25 1 | 27.44 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.80 1 | 24.05 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.6% | 7.68% | 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 | 1135 | 537 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 60.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 11.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.78% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.67% | 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 | 37.46 2 | 26.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.02 | 23.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.7% | 6.98% | 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 | 16 | 25 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 133 | 58.22% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14.11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.33% | 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 | 35.18 | 26.99 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.24 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.7% | 5.89% | 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 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 108 | 64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.56% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 14.78% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.67% | 4.23% |
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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 | 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 |
