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Derby College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Derby DE24 8JE
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| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Students gain good exposure to the workplace through excellent links with higher education providers.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: The college provides tailored programs that prepare students well for employment.
Career Advice and Guidance: Career guidance is tailored to individual needs.
Policies and Procedures: Safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date and reflect best practice.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Safeguarding leads, staff, and governors receive thorough training.
Work Experience/Internships: Students benefit greatly from work placements and work-related activities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and show respect to one another and college staff.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: There are opportunities to take a mix of A-Levels and vocational courses.
Academic Performance: The majority of students pass their qualifications, although level 3 A-level students need improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Most students and apprentices experience very good teaching and support.
Strengths/Challenges: Staff have good subject knowledge, though some feedback on written work varies in usefulness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use effective techniques to check understanding but occasionally miss misconceptions.
STEM Facilities: High-quality facilities and resources are available.
School Culture and Ethos: A positive culture where students feel valued.
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About Us
Derby College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
from age 16-99 yr.
79.90% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the world of T Levels, your next study option after completing your GCSES.
A T Level is a two-year degree that combines classroom instruction with a lengthy industrial placement as part of a programme created in collaboration with employers.
A T Level, which is equal to three A-levels, gives you the knowledge and skills you need to start working right away, enrol in an apprenticeship, or pursue higher study.
You will be given a nationally recognised certificate upon completion of your T Level, which will aid in your transition into skilled employment or a higher apprenticeship.
If you choose to continue your education at a university or college, your qualification will also be worth UCAS points.
Three A-levels at an A* grade are equivalent to a T Level Distinction.
We are one of the first colleges the government has chosen to introduce T Level qualifications as a top-notch technical substitute for A-levels and apprenticeships.
We were picked due to our solid history of fostering job experience, problem-based learning, and project-related learning, as well as our collaborations with employers.
In the next years, more T Levels will be offered, until 25 subjects鈥攆rom engineering to science and from agriculture to catering鈥攁re covered.
We have also established specialised pathways at Level 2 to ensure you can transfer to the new programmes at Level 3 without any difficulty since we want to give as many young people as possible the chance to benefit from T Levels.
There are three alternatives for the one-year Transition to T Level in the fields of design, surveying, and planning in construction as well as education and childcare.
For students who might not be quite ready to start a full T Level programme right immediately, they will offer the best preparation.
View case studies that showcase input from students and employers on their experiences with industrial placements in a variety of sector contexts.
You can use the case studies to discuss industry placements or potential T Levels with students, parents, and employers.
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A T Level is a two-year degree that combines classroom instruction with a lengthy industrial placement as part of a programme created in collaboration with employers.
A T Level, which is equal to three A-levels, gives you the knowledge and skills you need to start working right away, enrol in an apprenticeship, or pursue higher study.
You will be given a nationally recognised certificate upon completion of your T Level, which will aid in your transition into skilled employment or a higher apprenticeship.
If you choose to continue your education at a university or college, your qualification will also be worth UCAS points.
Three A-levels at an A* grade are equivalent to a T Level Distinction.
We are one of the first colleges the government has chosen to introduce T Level qualifications as a top-notch technical substitute for A-levels and apprenticeships.
We were picked due to our solid history of fostering job experience, problem-based learning, and project-related learning, as well as our collaborations with employers.
In the next years, more T Levels will be offered, until 25 subjects鈥攆rom engineering to science and from agriculture to catering鈥攁re covered.
We have also established specialised pathways at Level 2 to ensure you can transfer to the new programmes at Level 3 without any difficulty since we want to give as many young people as possible the chance to benefit from T Levels.
There are three alternatives for the one-year Transition to T Level in the fields of design, surveying, and planning in construction as well as education and childcare.
For students who might not be quite ready to start a full T Level programme right immediately, they will offer the best preparation.
View case studies that showcase input from students and employers on their experiences with industrial placements in a variety of sector contexts.
You can use the case studies to discuss industry placements or potential T Levels with students, parents, and employers.
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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 | 29.65 | 28.54 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.27 | 26.55 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.60% | 13.53% | 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 | 1791 | 293 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 53.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 6.25% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 20.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 14.63% | 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 | 32.84 | 31.38 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.86 | 28.67 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.6% | 19.14% | 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 | 2554 | 398 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 62.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 12.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 14.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 25.64 | 27.9 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.45 1 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.8% | 11.07% | 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 | 2473 | 436 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 30% | 61.29% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 9.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 17.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 8% | 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 | 25.90 1 | 25.37 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.24 1 | 24.32 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.4% | 10.42% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 276 | 53.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 7.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 12.83% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2% | 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 | 24.05 | 23.44 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.6 | 23.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.2% | 10.21% | 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 | 250 | 57.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 20% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4% | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
