St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Education programmes for young people Outstanding
Provision for learners with high needs Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding
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University Application Support: Highly effective, routinely planned and ad-hoc careers information, advice and guidance
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Prospective apprentices attend mock recruitment and assessment sessions at the college
Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive bespoke support that helps them to move on to their next steps
Policies and Procedures: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of course- and interest-related trips, visits, clubs and activities
Work Experience/Internships: Engagements with activities and events with employers and other key stakeholders
Support for Sports/Arts: Students participate in various sports for the college
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Multiple opportunities to raise funds for charity
Academic Performance: Students achieve high grades and make significant progress on their courses
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective strategies like additional revision classes to help students catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students embody kindness, mutual respect, and high expectations
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Just over one-quarter of level 3 students study a blend of A-level and vocational courses
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-qualified, experienced, and regularly enhance their teaching practice
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use high-quality activities to deepen student understanding
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers have up-to-date industry experience and work as examiners
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers effectively use quizzes, competitions, and assessments to check student knowledge
Updating Resources: Teachers work with university researchers to improve learning techniques using industry-grade equipment
School Culture and Ethos: Students feel part of a supportive, friendly and welcoming community
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed, Roman Catholic college located in Greater Manchester, North West.

from age 16-19 yr.

90.90% of students completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 16-19 16-19 16-99
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio - - -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level 15.00% 14.00% 0.00%
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A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.08 31.17 29.99
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.49 33.03 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.00% 11.58% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 666 564 201
Students staying in education 52% 51.4% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 8.6% 6.08%
Students entering employment 31% 23% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 13% 9.05%

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.4 35.5 33.4
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.77 35.64 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 10.8% 12.36% 17.69%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 822 673 248
Students staying in education 63% 54.2% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 8.8% 5%
Students entering employment 21% 20.2% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 13% 10.7%

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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
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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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A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.39 30.92 29.38
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.11 1 31.28 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 3.1% 8.18% 13.04%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 629 654 231
Students staying in education 57% 51% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 14.6% 7.78%
Students entering employment 19% 21.6% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 9.6% 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 30.20 1 30.2 29.02
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.33 2 31.07 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 4.0% 8.02% 13.34%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 3 9 3
Students staying in education 128 85% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 13% 5.54%
Students entering employment 21% 21.6% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 6.4% 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 29.25 20.21 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.94 22.19 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 3.4% 7.52% 12.63%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 6 3
Students staying in education 142 72.67% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 12% 7.17% 6.37%
Students entering employment 24% 16.33% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 2.83% 4.23%
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