Sir John Deane's College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Sir John Deane's College
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Sir John Deane's College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Northwich CW9 8AF
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
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University Application Support: Teachers, mentors and staff provide students with an extensive range of impartial careers information, advice and guidance before and during their courses.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Most students go to university, and a few progress onto apprenticeships.
Career Advice and Guidance: Students make well-informed and aspirational choices about their future education and career options.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders have created a culture of vigilance and protection, promoting zero tolerance of bullying and harassment.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding lead and their deputies are very well trained and experienced to carry out their roles effectively.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Zero tolerance of bullying and harassment is systematically promoted.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students routinely participate in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, sports teams, and charity work.
Support for Sports/Arts: Students enjoy Tai Chi classes and join football, basketball, hockey, rowing or netball teams.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Students participate in community projects, mentoring, and fundraising activities.
Academic Performance: Students achieve exceptionally well and make exceptional progress in their studies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate exemplary behaviours and are highly motivated, caring and conscientious individuals.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Most study A levels, while some follow a mixed A level and vocational pathway or a full BTEC vocational programme.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and mentors benefit from high-quality and highly effective professional development.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use a wide range of highly effective strategies to teach and assess students, leading to exceptional progress.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers are exceedingly passionate about the subjects they teach and are very well qualified.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers further improve their subject knowledge and expertise through high-quality professional development.
STEM Facilities: Details specific to STEM facilities were not provided.
Study Areas/Libraries: Details specific to study areas or libraries were not provided.
School Culture and Ethos: Students' behaviours and attitudes fully align with the college’s ethos of being ‘curious, caring and responsible’.
Class Size: Details specific to class size were not provided.
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Sir John Deane's College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cheshire, North West.
from age 16-19 yr.
97.30% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding 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 | 43.08 | 30.41 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.11 | 29.83 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.40% | 13.82% | 13.64% |
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 | 924 | 146 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 61.64% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 23.29% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.21% | 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 | 48.83 | 36.08 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 49.47 | 32.07 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.8% | 19.71% | 17.69% |
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 | 833 | 138 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 59% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19.79% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.79% | 10.7% |
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 | 41.42 | 32.67 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.37 | 29.81 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.5% | 16.63% | 13.04% |
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 | 809 | 176 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 63.91% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.45% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 20.82% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.27% | 8.8% |
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.
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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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |