Harlow College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Harlow College
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Harlow College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Harlow CM20 3LH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: A large majority of students and apprentices receive useful careers advice and guidance.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Students and apprentices feel safe and value the leaders' 'zero-tolerance' approach to poor behaviour.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students benefit from an extensive range of enrichment activities.
Support for Sports/Arts: Students develop confidence, character, and citizenship through various sporting activities.
Academic Performance: Students and apprentices enjoy their lessons, develop new skills, and are well prepared for their next steps.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Students with high needs benefit from coordinated specialist support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have a positive attitude towards their studies and behave well.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers have suitable industrial and professional expertise.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers set work that is suitably demanding to ensure detailed knowledge and skills.
Strengths/Challenges: Specialist teachers for students with high needs are well qualified and effective.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Minority of teachers do not consistently check students' understanding well enough.
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Harlow College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Essex, East of England.
from age 16-99 yr.
81.40% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 23.25 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.36 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.40% | 10.62% | 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 | 1005 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 31% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 10.08% | 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 | 30.64 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.67 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.3% | 12.97% | 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 | 1650 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 11.11% | 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 | 29.23 3 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.54 2 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.48% | 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 | 986 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 23% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 8.33% | 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 | 26.80 5 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.22 6 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 10.8% | 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 | 219 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.76% | 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 | 31.38 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.85 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 9.13% | 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 | 306 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.7% | 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 |
