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Preston College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Preston PR2 8UR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Learners receive helpful information about courses they can progress to and how to move into employment.
Policies and Procedures: There are comprehensive safeguarding policies to keep learners safe, including safer staff recruitment processes.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The college has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputies who are appropriately trained.
Work Experience/Internships: In performance and production arts, learners acquire industry awareness through work placements.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners engage in tutorials discussing discrimination, equality, diversity, British values, and extremism.
Academic Performance: Most learners achieve their qualifications and apprenticeships and progress into higher education, further training, or employment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Learners with additional learning needs are well supported by teachers and support staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners display positive behaviours and are focused on their work.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers provide helpful feedback that helps learners to improve.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers and work-based tutors design programmes that allow learners to progress through stages of increasing difficulty as they develop their skills.
Strengths/Challenges: Teaching is effective in helping learners to understand key concepts, but in some areas, the pace of teaching is too slow.
STEM Facilities: Carpentry and joinery apprentices learn in facilities that effectively replicate industry settings.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners appreciate the positive and welcoming culture and understand the importance of respect and responsible behaviour.
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Preston College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Lancashire, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Preston College, we take great pride in helping all of our students earn the credentials and outcomes they want as well as the specialised training, knowledge, and skills that businesses and institutions require. In other words, we want to help students succeed in their chosen vocations and become the most employable. More than 90% of 16 to 18-year-old full-time students who continue their education by signing up for additional classes, an apprenticeship, or a job find actual success. It's still widely believed that the sole route to a college education is through the A-Levels. With a high rate of College students successfully gaining admission to universities, our variety of Level 3 Extended Diplomas, which practically equal three A-Levels, are recognised as an appropriate entry point into higher education. According to recent studies, 85% of occupations in 2030 won't exist yet and one-third of all employment is significantly at risk from automation. Preston College provides a wide selection of industry-focused technical and professional programmes at all grade levels. A particular focus is placed on helping students become resilient and adaptable so they can deal with the ongoing change in the workplace. Our relationships with businesses and employers ensure that our services and work history are of the highest calibre and relevance. Our industry-standard facilities, staff who are subject matter experts in their industries, and welcoming and caring atmosphere make the College an exciting and enjoyable place to be. We can't wait for you to enrol at Preston College.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 17.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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 | 7.27 | 24.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | E- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.76 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.6% | 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 | 563 | 451 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 21% | 49.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 9.3% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 25.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 29% | 11.5% | 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 | - | 26.59 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.27% | 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 | 895 | 524 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 29% | 55.7% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.65% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.15% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 30% | 12.9% | 10.69% |
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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 | 28.57 4 | 25.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 11.89 1 | 22.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.5% | 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 | 992 | 494 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 53.05% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9.74% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.68% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 10.63% | 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 | 24.42 1 | 26.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 12.37 3 | 25.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.43% | 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 | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 86 | 67.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 16.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 5.16% | 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 | 23.52 | 21.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.61 | 22.11 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.29% | 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 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 83 | 67.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.62% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.57% | 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 | 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 - 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
