West Herts College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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West Herts College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Watford WD17 3EZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Vast array of high-quality career events and resources are available to support learners and apprentices.
Policies and Procedures: Learners know how to report safeguarding concerns and are aware of risks like knife crime and gang violence.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: High proportions of learners take part in additional activities such as basketball, football, Pilates, and fitness sessions.
Work Experience/Internships: A high proportion of learners on study programs and those with high needs participate in relevant work experience.
Academic Performance: Most younger learners receive extra help such as study skills support groups and virtual exam rooms for examination preparation.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders and managers provide effective support to improve attendance rates where they are too low.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners have positive attitudes, attend lessons, and arrive on time, but attendance in healthcare, business, construction, and English/mathematics needs improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers' high qualifications and industry experience make learning relevant and interesting, using realistic examples and demonstrations.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess skills and knowledge effectively at the start of courses, ensuring learners do not repeat known topics.
STEM Facilities: Significant investment in Barnfield campus has improved teaching resources and buildings.
Updating Resources: Leaders continue with significant investments in facilities which positively impact learners' education.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners value the supportive, friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment. They feel included and appreciated as individuals.
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West Herts College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - |
| 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 | 18.46 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 10 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.43% | 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 | 1746 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 7.42% | 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 | 30 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 20.26% | 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 | 2614 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 9.21% | 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 | 28.16 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 10.48 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.46% | 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 | 1951 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 6.93% | 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 | - | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.88% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 283 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2.94% | 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 | 20.37 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.88% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 401 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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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 | 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |