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Loughborough College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Charnwood LE11 3BT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Young learners benefit from thorough and helpful careers guidance.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Most staff work closely with employers to tailor courses to apprentices' specific needs.
Career Advice and Guidance: Learners receive appropriate careers guidance that helps them plan their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Learners feel safe and are confident that staff will deal with problems quickly and appropriately.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Many learners participate in activities beyond attendance and study, including skills competitions and charity work.
Work Experience/Internships: Employers and stakeholders support the college by providing work experience placements and workplace visits.
Support for Sports/Arts: Young learners encounter topics through enrichment activities, especially sports.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Many learners participate in volunteering and charity work.
Academic Performance: A large majority of learners develop the skills and knowledge they need for their next steps and achieve their qualifications.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff monitor learners’ attendance closely and provide effective support when concerns arise.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners are well-motivated and positive about their studies, attending well and participating fully in lessons.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: The college offers a broad range of A levels along with vocational courses.
Teacher Engagement: Learners value the quality of teaching and the level of individual support they receive.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers plan carefully to revisit topics over the duration of courses to reinforce and consolidate learning.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and well-honed teaching skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Managers implement well-considered quality improvement processes like lesson observations.
STEM Facilities: Leaders focus closely on ensuring learners benefit from high-quality physical resources.
Study Areas/Libraries: Leaders secure investment and funding to improve the college environment for learners.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners benefit from an inclusive and welcoming environment.
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Loughborough College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
from age 16-99 yr.
89.30% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good 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 | 27.59 | 31.66 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.26 | 31.84 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.70% | 15.27% | 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 | 1558 | 244 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 60.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.63% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 20.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 7.31% | 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 | 33.69 | 35.6 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.95 | 35.67 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.5% | 19.11% | 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 | 1910 | 299 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 62.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 17.43% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 8.79% | 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 | 24.94 4 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.13 3 | 30.67 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.2% | 15.53% | 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 | 1269 | 270 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 55% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 23.85% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 7.62% | 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 | 28.40 3 | 28.13 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.44 3 | 28.7 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.8% | 14.68% | 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 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 168 | 49.55% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 19.18% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3% | 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 | 25.7 | 27.54 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.84 | 29.64 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 16.32% | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 198 | 56.73% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 22.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.73% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 8th Jul 2025 |
