Hills Road Sixth Form College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Hills Road Sixth Form College
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Hills Road Sixth Form College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Cambridge CB2 8PE
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Provision for students with high needs | Outstanding |
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University Application Support: Students gain unconditional offers at top universities due to high standards of projects.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Students receive unbiased and independent information covering apprenticeships and employment.
Career Advice and Guidance: Well-considered careers programme with individual appointments and mock interviews.
Policies and Procedures: Safeguarding arrangements are well-resourced and effectively managed.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Leaders ensure designated leads are suitably trained and effective.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff consistently challenge inappropriate comments and behaviours.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of inclusive societies and enrichment activities.
Work Experience/Internships: Engagement with employers from a wide range of sectors.
Support for Sports/Arts: Students can participate in diverse activities like badminton and film club.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Students take part in social action projects and climate change initiatives.
Academic Performance: Students achieve very high grades and have a strong work ethic.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Specialist tutors support students to cope with demanding curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have a strong work ethic, respect mutual equality, and handle bullying effectively.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Curriculum includes 35 A-level subjects and EPQ to develop wider skills.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers benefit from extensive professional development training.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use technology creatively to enhance learning and student progress.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers are enthusiastic, skilled and students value their experience and expertise.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Curriculum is coherent, well-sequenced, and prepares students for higher education and employment.
STEM Facilities: Science and mathematics attract the largest number of learners.
Study Areas/Libraries: Students make effective use of high-quality resources and study spaces.
Updating Resources: Digital resources and curriculum frequently updated to meet needs.
School Culture and Ethos: Highly ambitious and inclusive college community promoting mutual respect.
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Hills Road Sixth Form College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
from age 16-19 yr.
96.70% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 43.57 | 30.76 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.34 | 31.29 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.70% | 19.23% | 13.64% |
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 | 1295 | 227 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 51.06% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.61% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.06% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.33% | 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 | 47.02 | 32.9 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.67 | 33.26 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.1% | 21.91% | 17.69% |
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 | 1241 | 242 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 52.33% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.61% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.28% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.33% | 10.7% |
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 | 41.99 1 | 28.92 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.86 | 29.51 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.8% | 16.07% | 13.04% |
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 | 1095 | 212 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 52% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.32% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 25.95% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.63% | 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 | 40.87 1 | 28.17 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.23 2 | 28.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.1% | 16.03% | 13.34% |
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 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 264 | 50% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.56% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 21.19% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.06% | 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 | 41.88 | 29.3 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.19 | 30.28 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.4% | 18.35% | 12.63% |
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 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 243 | 55.53% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.73% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.93% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
