Newbury College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Newbury College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Greenham RG14 7TD
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Based on the inspection date: 09 May 2024
Requires Improvement
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University Application Support: Access to impartial careers advice through a qualified adviser, highly valued by adult students.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Apprentices well-supported to gain industry recognition; effective career guidance provided.
Career Advice and Guidance: Useful careers information, advice, and guidance help students prepare for their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: Effective safeguarding practices in place; suitable policies and procedures including 'Prevent' duty.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff take effective actions when concerns arise; external agencies involved as necessary.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff respond appropriately to bullying and poor behavior; issues are addressed when necessary.
Work Experience/Internships: Few students attend external work experience placements limiting job preparation.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Planned activities include music, gym, sports, and cookery for September 2024.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students and apprentices behave well; positive learning environment created.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behavior improvement noted.
Academic Performance: Students and apprentices make progress, but inconsistency remains across different provision types.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers do not consistently set and monitor achievement targets effectively.
Academic Performance: Reasonable progress made with personal development and English/maths.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Vocational subjects taught well, but English and mathematics teaching for young students need improvement.
Strengths/Challenges: Well-qualified teachers in vocational subjects; English and mathematics teaching improvements slow.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistent use of assessment to inform teaching; vocational feedback is clear and focused.
School Culture and Ethos: Calm and orderly classroom environment; students feel confident and supported.
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Newbury College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Berkshire, South East.
from age 14-99 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% 13 | 35.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.7 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 96.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 58% | 86.55% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 20.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.73% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.09% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 24% | 5.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% 8 | 24.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% 10 | 35.85% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.26 | 2.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 73% | 85.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 46% | 68.45% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 18.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.09% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.27% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 23.21% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 6% | 33.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.7% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 2.45% |
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 | - | 30.84 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.84 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.61% | 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 | 183 | 134 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 18% | 49.56% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 48% | 30.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 9.89% | 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 | - | 35.84 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 36.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 19.52% | 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 | 232 | 140 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 27% | 50% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.22% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 30.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 10.78% | 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 | - | 31.16 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.87 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.82% | 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 | 326 | 158 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 13% | 47.38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 54% | 32.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 7.13% | 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 | - | 32.39 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.76% | 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 | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 36 | 25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 24% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 4.5% | 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 | 23.23 | 31.78 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.67 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.81% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 52 | 32.63% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 49% | 30% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0% | 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 | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd 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 | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
