Oldham Sixth Form College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Oldham Sixth Form College
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Oldham Sixth Form College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Oldham OL8 1XU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
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University Application Support: Students receive support in completing applications for university and attend the college open day to gain specific advice and guidance from universities.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Most students progress to higher level study at university with a smaller number progressing to apprenticeship programmes.
Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive highly effective careers advice and guidance, including bespoke support for students with high needs.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders have a strong focus on safeguarding, dealing with and monitoring referrals and concerns swiftly and effectively.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding lead and deputies are appropriately trained to carry out their roles and provide staff with appropriate training.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Students feel safe and are confident to come forward for support if they have a concern.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students access a wide range of additional activities through the college ‘Xtras’ programme, including sports and charity events.
Work Experience/Internships: Students volunteer for reading-buddy schemes in schools and become science, and well-being ambassadors.
Support for Sports/Arts: Students participate in sports events and benefit from a variety of guest speaker talks in aspiring medics’ and lawyers’ programmes.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Students take part in charity fundraising, mental health awareness events, and become more active citizens.
Academic Performance: Students thoroughly enjoy their time at OSFC with positive attitudes to learning and high attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students consistently demonstrate college values of being ‘responsible, respectful and ready to learn’.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Over half of students study A-levels, a quarter study vocational programmes, and some study a blend of both.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders should ensure that all teachers focus on providing sufficient knowledge in advance of assessments to help more students pass on their first attempt.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are appropriately experienced and qualified, using relevant examples in their teaching.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers give students constructive feedback that helps them improve their work and gain confidence in their recall.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the quality of education through curriculum area reviews and provide comprehensive professional development for teachers.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers use a range of teaching strategies to develop students’ understanding, though there are areas for improvement in health and social care.
School Culture and Ethos: Students speak highly of the inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone is welcomed.
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About Us
Oldham Sixth Form College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater Manchester, North West.
from age 16-19 yr.
95.30% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Oldham Sixth Form College. I'm thrilled that you want to work with us at OSFC. We hope that you will soon join us to share in our success as we are very proud of the outstanding accomplishments of our pupils. We provide the broadest selection of vocational programmes and intriguing enrichment options in the area and achieve exceptional outcomes across more than 60 different A Levels. You will undoubtedly find that at OSFC if you're looking to study in a vibrant, kind, and welcoming environment that offers strong and effective supervision and support. Additionally, you'll find several rooms that have been dedicated for private study when you're not in class, as well as wonderful facilities that were developed specifically for teaching and learning, including our new Regional Science Center. Do you wish to learn something entirely different? Or do you want to take more enrichment classes? With over 25 years of expertise teaching those courses to thousands of students just like you, we can provide you with the area's widest selection of Advanced Level subjects. All of our employees are topic specialists with advanced degrees and a depth of expertise that, in our opinion, is unmatched. They are here to assist you at every stage. Success matters to each and every one of us, and OSFC is here to assist you in achieving it. Naturally, we'll expect you to cooperate with us, constantly give it your all, and take advantage of the many truly exceptional learning and enrichment opportunities we provide. You will succeed if you collaborate with us. Let's soon begin writing your OSFC success tale.
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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 | 30.17 | 20.55 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.61 | 21.44 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.40% | 6.68% | 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 | 975 | 407 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 57% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 10.4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 17.4% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.8% | 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 | 36.18 | 26.1 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.76 | 26.38 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.7% | 10.37% | 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 | 1191 | 604 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 14.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 13% | 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 | 28.05 1 | 22.59 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.96 3 | 23.43 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.4% | 8.61% | 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 | 1055 | 504 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 62.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 17.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.4% | 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 | 29.38 | 21.94 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.90 | 24.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 8.29% | 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 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 144 | 53.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.4% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 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 |
