Oaklands College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Oaklands College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Colney Heath AL4 0JA
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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 |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Comprehensive careers advice throughout courses; includes events, individual advice, and industry tasters.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Work Experience/Internships: Well-planned work placements develop and improve work-related skills.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Social and recreational activities available for residential learners.
Academic Performance: Most learners produce high-standard work and achieve qualifications.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff support learners swiftly to overcome barriers to learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Tutors have high expectations; learners demonstrate good behaviour.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Tutors structure learning sequentially, preparing learners well for complex tasks.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers explain topics clearly; however, a few do not provide clear explanations.
STEM Facilities: High-quality resources in specialist classrooms and practical settings.
Study Areas/Libraries: Inclusive culture with accessible enclosures in animal management centre.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners enjoy studying, feeling included and supported by tutors.
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About Us
Oaklands College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
from age 16-99 yr.
62.50% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a sizable institution in Hertfordshire that offers further education programmes at campuses in Welwyn Garden City, St. Albans, and Borehamwood. We are pleased to have successfully served 10,000 students and eagerly await your arrival. Our St. Albans Campus first welcomed First World War veterans as part of the Officers Agricultural Training Scheme and Women's Land Army members in 1920. Since then, the College has expanded its offering of educational opportunities, including classes in a variety of areas at various levels. There are over 10,000 students enrolled in 1,500 full- and part-time courses from a wide range of geographic areas. These courses include elite sports, the arts, and a wide range of A Levels, as well as vocational programmes with close ties to companies. Our exceptional services for students with moderate and severe learning problems are widely recognised nationally. Our team is devoted to making sure that every student realises their full potential. We will concentrate on what they will need to succeed in both their future professional and personal lives in addition to what they will need to succeed in their course. We will ensure that our students achieve the best that they can by looking at their individual needs and ambitions, by listening to what they tell us about their experiences, and by providing them with the best possible learning environments.
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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 | 17.14 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.43% | 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 | 881 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 30% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 7.42% | 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 | 26.74 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.09 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.26% | 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 | 1504 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 9.21% | 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 | 25.25 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.86 4 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.46% | 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 | 1500 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 6.93% | 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 | 26.36 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.29 5 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 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 | 201 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.94% | 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 | 25.24 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.85 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 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 | 230 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.54% | 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 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
