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Highbury College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Portsmouth PO6 2SA
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Requires Improvement
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Requires Improvement |
| Apprenticeships | Requires Improvement |
| Outcomes for students | Requires Improvement |
| Provision for students with high needs | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive good support and impartial careers guidance, helping them make well-informed decisions about their next steps.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Effective links between topics help students learn
Policies and Procedures: Strong emphasis on safeguarding; a culture where students feel safe and protected is well developed.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff and governors receive regular training on safeguarding, including the 'Prevent' duty.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Instances of poor behaviour noted but not challenged
Work Experience/Internships: The number of students benefiting from meaningful, high-quality work experience linked to their program of study is still low.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Small provision studying sport
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are well behaved, confident, and respectful. Those that attend demonstrate good attitudes to their studies.
Academic Performance: Teachers plan effectively so students build on knowledge
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Prompt additional learning or study support in place
Academic Performance: The proportion of students aged 16 to 18 who achieve their qualifications has declined significantly over the past three years.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Trainers and assessors do not identify apprentices who are falling behind quickly enough. Interventions are slow.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved overall but inconsistent attendance and behaviour noted
Strengths/Challenges: Most teachers of adults have higher expectations of their students. Adult students enjoy learning and make good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Strong focus on pedagogical skill development
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Most teachers ambitious with clear targets
Strengths/Challenges: Staff proud of role, some minor curriculum manager gaps
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Focus on strengths and areas for improvement using data
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Too few teachers encourage students to gain the skills and knowledge they need to achieve well.
STEM Facilities: Well-qualified vocational teachers use their up-to-date industry expertise effectively to help students and apprentices learn good practical skills.
Updating Resources: Teachers keep students motivated and provide good training despite outdated resources. More updates needed.
School Culture and Ethos: Respectful and harmonious community; strong culture of safety. Focus on promoting equality of opportunity.
Class Size: Typical class size varies, but practical sessions often feature hands-on learning with attentive teacher support.
School Culture and Ethos: Open, transparent culture with trust in senior team
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About Us
Highbury College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Hampshire, South East.
from age 16-99 yr.
92.80% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement 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 | 31.92 | 35.34 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.27 | 35.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.00% | 19.18% | 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 | 490 | 276 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 19% | 31% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 16.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 27% | 18.5% | 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 | 36.04 | 40.19 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.7 | 40.45 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 26.28% | 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 | 788 | 434 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 43% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 12% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 26.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 16% | 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 | 12.11 6 | 30.17 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 9.44 9 | 29.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.6% | 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 | 621 | 621 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 19% | 19% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 20% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 32% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 21% | 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 | 18.81 3 | 30.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.10 7 | 24.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 13.6% | 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 | 44 | 22% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 7.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 13% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 7.5% | 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 | 21.06 | 26.47 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.21 | 28.23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.48% | 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 | 88 | 88% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 15% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11% | 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 |