Kendal College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Kendal College
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Kendal College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Kendal LA9 5AY
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Based on the inspection date: 10 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Education programmes for young people | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Requires Improvement |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Well-qualified careers staff organize annual careers fair with local universities.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Annual careers fair with industry experts and local higher education institutions.
Career Advice and Guidance: Nearly all learners benefit from helpful careers information and guidance.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Not sufficiently coordinated with employers; slow skill application at work.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff challenge bullying, harassment, and discrimination immediately.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners participate in rewarding activities like Youth Parliament and college prom.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Learners with high needs volunteer with a local charity.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Support staff use flash cards and help with note-taking for learners with high needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive and respectful culture, learners attend regularly and support each other.
Academic Performance: Too many learners do not retain detailed knowledge; strong performance in practical courses like cookery.
Teacher Engagement: Well-qualified tutors help learners understand new theories quickly.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Too many tutors do not check learner understanding effectively before progressing.
Strengths/Challenges: Effective feedback in professional cookery; too many do not provide clear improvement advice.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistent quality of education and feedback methods.
School Culture and Ethos: Calm and respectful environments across campuses.
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Kendal College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cumbria, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
87.20% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 | 31.73 | 27.79 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.5 | 25.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.00% | 11.06% | 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 | 427 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 52% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.77% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 6.77% | 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 | 32.02 | 31.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.19 | 31.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 16.96% | 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 | 654 | 165 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 53.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 24.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 8.92% | 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 | 28.86 | 30.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.73 2 | 29.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.39% | 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 | 575 | 177 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 24.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.58% | 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 | 28.29 7 | 28.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.62 | 28.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.85% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 75 | 14.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 10.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 1.67% | 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 | 21.23 | 26.85 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.16% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 91 | 23.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 6.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 19.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
