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College Central - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
College Central
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College Central
- All-through
- Eastbourne BN22 9RB
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND in secondary achieve poorly due to lack of support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Dangerous, disruptive behavior and foul language go unchallenged.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Support for secondary pupils, especially those at earlier reading stages, is not effective.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel unsupported and unsafe; many do not feel listened to when concerns are raised.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching hampered by unruly students; curriculum often too easy or incoherent.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff in secondary phase lack training to manage behavior and deliver vital subjects like PSHE and RSE.
Communication with Parents: Insufficient communication with parents about pupils who do not attend regularly.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views on satisfaction not discussed much in the report.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns about dangerous incidents are not handled robustly enough.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Trust's changes unsuitable; actions to address failings too slow.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Secondary pupils and staff do not feel safe; poor behavior management.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils worried about getting hurt; lessons frequently disrupted.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements ineffective; some pupils risk significant harm.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A small number benefit from activities like kickboxing and swimming, but majority miss out.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: No systematic approach to balance academics with extracurriculars in secondary phase.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Secondary pupils not provided with a broad range of qualifications for future education or employment.
Support for SEND: Secondary phase lacks access to EHC plans and effective support; primary FLP identifies needs accurately.
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College Central is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 105 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 2-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.9 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at College Central
Local authority ratio 18 : 1