Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Stewartby MK43 9LY
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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 |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Students applying to university receive needed guidance with applications and budgeting.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Students choosing apprenticeships have CV writing sessions and mock assessment centers.
Career Advice and Guidance: Highly trained careers staff provide comprehensive career development programs.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders have established an effective culture of safeguarding at the college.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Designated safeguarding leaders are well-trained and experienced.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying or discrimination.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Most students participate in extra-curricular activities like sports teams, clubs, and student leadership.
Work Experience/Internships: All students attend a week鈥檚 work placement.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Over half of students participate in social mobility and skills development activities such as writing to MPs.
Academic Performance: Most students achieve high grades and demonstrate consistently good behavior.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Specialist staff provide one-to-one training for teachers to aid students with special educational needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are highly motivated to achieve and progress.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Approximately a quarter of students study a mix of A level and vocational programmes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use effective strategies such as higher order questioning and mini whiteboards to engage students.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers provide developmental feedback, improving student evaluation and work quality over time.
Strengths/Challenges: Qualified teachers use their expertise to explain complex topics effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders form subject groups where teachers work on improving teaching, learning, and assessment.
STEM Facilities: Kimberley College specializes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
School Culture and Ethos: Students appreciate the inclusive community and value a calm environment.
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About Us
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 617 students from age 16-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 38 : 1.
96.60% 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 | 29.82 | 30.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.57 | 29.61 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.20% | 10.63% | 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 | 262 | 347 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 52.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 29.75% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.25% | 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 | 36.03 | 31.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.4 | 32.5 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.5% | 15.79% | 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 | 284 | 474 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 23.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 29.80 2 | 28.1 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.22 1 | 28.15 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 13.62% | 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 | 218 | 352 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 54.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.13% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.13% | 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 | 31.89 | 29.12 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.11 1 | 30.36 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.3% | 11.1% | 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 57.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.43% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 18.86% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.29% | 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 | 31.28 | 27.23 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.81 | 29.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.1% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 50.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 8.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
38 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1