Salford City College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Salford City College
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Salford City College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Salford M6 7FR
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Education programmes for young people | Requires Improvement |
| 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: Well-planned careers education, industry-specific fairs, and action plans tailored to subjects.
Policies and Procedures: Arrangements for safeguarding are effective; students feel safe across sites.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff deal with incidents or concerns swiftly.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Range includes skills competitions, visits to museums/theatres, sports activities.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: ESOL students volunteer locally; carpentry students work with a charity.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most students attend regularly and feel part of the college community.
Academic Performance: Students achieve positive destinations despite some leaving early or failing.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Insufficient use of starting point information affects progress.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Effective use of mnemonics and model answers, although assessments can fall short.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most teachers provide developmental feedback but some do not know how to improve further.
School Culture and Ethos: Inclusive and respectful environment; emphasis on kind, respectful, ambitious values.
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About Us
Salford City College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater Manchester, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
79.40% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Each institution takes pride in providing the best teaching and learning experiences imaginable. They all share the same core beliefs to provide all students with fantastic possibilities, and you can be sure that you'll get an excellent education when you study with us.
Each of our institutions aspires to the same high ideals and standards of excellence, but they all provide specialised programmes backed by the best resources available in their respective fields.
Pendleton Sixth Form College's 97% A-Level pass rate, with 66% receiving good grades, is evidence of our quality.
With a comprehensive choice of professional and Higher Education credentials available at our University Center at Salford City College, students also have the chance to advance internally.
We also assist students by providing transportation on our college bus service, which has been in operation for many years and provides students around Greater Manchester with a prompt, secure, and dependable service.
At an open event, we hope that potential students will stop by and meet our staff and current students.
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Each of our institutions aspires to the same high ideals and standards of excellence, but they all provide specialised programmes backed by the best resources available in their respective fields.
Pendleton Sixth Form College's 97% A-Level pass rate, with 66% receiving good grades, is evidence of our quality.
With a comprehensive choice of professional and Higher Education credentials available at our University Center at Salford City College, students also have the chance to advance internally.
We also assist students by providing transportation on our college bus service, which has been in operation for many years and provides students around Greater Manchester with a prompt, secure, and dependable service.
At an open event, we hope that potential students will stop by and meet our staff and current students.
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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 | 29.44 | 33.97 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.9 | 24.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.90% | 1.63% | 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 | 1691 | 885 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 49% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 16% | 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 | 35.96 | 36.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.04 | 28.92 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.2% | 5.4% | 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 | 2196 | 1129 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 49.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 16.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 19.5% | 10.69% |
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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 | 30.24 5 | 21.42 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.60 1 | 14.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.4% | 3.38% | 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 | 2265 | 1143 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 40.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 31% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 10.5% | 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 | 25.03 1 | 25.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.15 5 | 23.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 5.53% | 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 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 429 | 214.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 13.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.5% | 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 | 26.27 | 11.7 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.01 | 13.02 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.5% | 3.76% | 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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 493 | 164.33% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 2.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 9.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 |