The Oldham College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Oldham College
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The Oldham College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Oldham OL9 6AA
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Learners and apprentices benefit from impartial careers information, advice and guidance that help them to make accurate and informed decisions about their future career aspirations.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders and managers have comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure that staff know how to recognise and report signs of potential safeguarding concerns.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding officer has completed appropriate training to carry out the role effectively, ensuring all staff are aware of local risks and how to address them.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Immediate and effective action is taken by leaders, managers and tutors to challenge learners and apprentices where behaviour is not of the expected standard.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners benefit from a broad enrichment programme promoting personal and social skills, including sports, first aid, sign language, trips, visits, and volunteering opportunities.
Work Experience/Internships: Learners attend meaningful external work-experience placements developing their skills, knowledge and understanding of the workplace to explore future career aspirations.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteering opportunities are part of the broad enrichment programme encouraging participation in community services.
Academic Performance: Achievement rates have improved over the past three years, particularly in level 2 and apprenticeship programs, but some subjects still underperform.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Tutors monitor learners鈥� and apprentices鈥� progress rigorously, identifying those who fall behind early and providing support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners鈥� and apprentices鈥� behaviour is exemplary; they show mutual tolerance and respect.
Teacher Engagement: Tutors have good subject knowledge and professional experience, engaging learners effectively to develop industry-relevant skills.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Improved teaching has led to better learner and apprentice experiences, ensuring significant progress for most students.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders frequently monitor the quality of teaching through observations and learning walks; weak practices are addressed promptly.
Strengths/Challenges: A minority of the most able learners are insufficiently challenged, particularly in ESOL and functional skills English and mathematics classes.
STEM Facilities: Learners benefit from industry-standard resources and workshops, especially in vocational areas such as motor vehicle maintenance, plumbing, and electrical installations.
School Culture and Ethos: The culture of inclusion is well-maintained, promoting equality and celebrating diversity, resulting in a positive and respectful college environment.
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The Oldham College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater Manchester, North West.
from age 14-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |