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Cornwall College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- St Austell PL25 4DJ
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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: Provides universal, targeted, and specialist careers guidance benefiting most learners and apprentices.
Policies and Procedures: Staff responsible for safeguarding are appropriately trained with strong links to external agencies.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff receive appropriate training and refresher training to ensure their knowledge is current.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff deal swiftly and confidently with any concerns students have.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Most students participate in enrichment activities including trips, clubs, community projects, and competitions.
Work Experience/Internships: Students take part in work-experience placements developing necessary attitudes and behaviours for work.
Academic Performance: Increasing proportions of learners are achieving their qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students and apprentices respect and support each other and understand the importance of attendance.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers support students to catch up with their work if they miss lessons.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use industry experience to teach practical skills to high standards.
Strengths/Challenges: Effective strategies include high-quality professional development and recruitment of well-qualified staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor and support staff to improve the quality of provision positively impacting learner progress.
STEM Facilities: Students benefit from high-quality practical teaching facilities such as workshops and studios.
Study Areas/Libraries: There are dedicated spaces for study, and facilities match industry standards motivating students.
School Culture and Ethos: A strong culture of mutual respect and understanding created by leaders. Calm and inclusive environment prevalent.
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Cornwall College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cornwall County, South West.
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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | 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 | - | 10.60% |
| 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 | - | 29.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.54 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.01% | 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 | 930 | 279 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 20% | 43.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 32.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 24% | 11.87% | 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 | - | 34.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 34.9 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 19.49% | 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 | 1783 | 376 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.93% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 31% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 14.07% | 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 | 29.70 1 | 32.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.24 1 | 32.79 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 13.69% | 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 | 1937 | 427 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 47.38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.15% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 28.08% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 13.31% | 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 | 28.40 3 | 29.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.16 1 | 30.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.9% | 12.42% | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 204 | 67.71% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.21% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 21% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 4.5% | 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 | 25.68 | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.8 | 28.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.0% | 10.51% | 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 | 226 | 80.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.08% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 32.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 4.08% | 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 |
