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Bradford College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Bradford BD7 1AY
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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 | Requires Improvement |
| 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 and apprentices benefit from effective careers information, advice and guidance.
Policies and Procedures: All staff have received appropriate training in safeguarding and the 'Prevent' duty.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Designated safeguarding leader has received appropriate training.
Work Experience/Internships: Leaders work well with local employers to provide good-quality work experience.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most learners benefit from a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Tutors integrate subject-specific activities effectively.
Academic Performance: The majority of learners engage well, but a small minority are affected by low-level disruption and poor punctuality.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Tutors support learners to develop their English and mathematics skills effectively.
Strengths/Challenges: Tutors plan and sequence the curriculum effectively.
STEM Facilities: Leaders plan to include heat pump technologies and invest in resources for hybrid and electric vehicles.
School Culture and Ethos: Leaders create an inclusive environment where learners and apprentices feel welcome.
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Bradford College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
from age 16-99 yr.
59.40% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement |
| 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 | 16.77 | 26.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.6 | 24.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 9.83% | 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 | 951 | 190 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 34% | 62.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 14.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 27% | 11.94% | 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 | 15.17 | 26.15 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.12 | 26.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 14.89% | 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 | 1893 | 212 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 60.39% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 8.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 29% | 10.44% | 10.69% |
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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.
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 | 17.68 2 | 26.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.68 2 | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.0% | 7.29% | 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 | 2116 | 238 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 67.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.65% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 25% | 8.65% | 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 | 19.42 1 | 26.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.89 1 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.59% | 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 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 83 | 15.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 9.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.06% | 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 | 20.88 | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.67 | 19.09 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.4% | 7.13% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 73 | 17.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 12.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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