Tameside College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Tameside College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Tameside OL6 6NX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for students with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students benefit from unbiased, well-planned careers education, information, advice, and guidance.
Policies and Procedures: Students and apprentices feel safe across all the college sites, knowing who to report concerns to.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students participate in skills competitions, sports clubs, language clubs, museum visits, and community projects.
Work Experience/Internships: Students with high needs enjoy greater responsibility and independence through work placements.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Level 3 fashion students support the local community by making 'Angel Gowns' for deceased infants.
Academic Performance: Students and apprentices develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed by employers.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders put in place strategies to support attendance, especially for students on GCSE mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are motivated, display positive attitudes, and professional behaviours.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use a range of activities to check that students understand topics before moving on.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Most teachers provide useful feedback that helps students improve their knowledge and skills.
Strengths/Challenges: Students with high needs do not always receive sufficient resources to develop their independence.
STEM Facilities: Curriculums include using new technology such as augmented reality and spraying technology in painting and decorating.
School Culture and Ethos: Students benefit from studying in a calm and respectful environment where teachers have high expectations.
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Tameside College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater Manchester, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
75.50% 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 | 28.38 | 20.22 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.4 | 20.56 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.60% | 5.53% | 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 | 704 | 896 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 29% | 44% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 10% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 27% | 18% | 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 | 34.44 | 36.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.64 | 37.37 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 12.6% | 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 | 1497 | 1254 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 49.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 21.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 25% | 19% | 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 | 24.22 | 25.99 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.95 2 | 26.39 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.4% | 1.9% | 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 | 1068 | 554 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 28% | 39% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 14% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 23% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 18% | 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 | 24.49 1 | 24.17 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.01 5 | 17.96 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 3.47% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 95 | 38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 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 | 23.52 | 24.87 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.04 | 30.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.1% | 10.1% | 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 | 121 | 46.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 3.67% | 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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
