Thomas Rotherham College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Thomas Rotherham College
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Thomas Rotherham College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Rotherham S60 2BE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: A high proportion of students progress to higher education, including those with low prior attainment.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Students who do not choose university receive good support, with many moving on to apprenticeships or employment.
Career Advice and Guidance: Students receive effective careers advice aligned with their aspirations, including pathways like degrees and apprenticeships.
Policies and Procedures: Students feel safe due to high staff visibility and safety measures.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Activities include societies such as feminist society and 'pride' group, clubs for debating, self-defense, and e-sports.
Work Experience/Internships: Most students benefit from work-related learning and talks from professionals in various fields.
Academic Performance: Almost all students successfully complete their courses and achieve their qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and respect for staff and peers are demonstrated everywhere.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: 497 students are following a mixed A-level and vocational program.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: High-quality teaching enables swift and secure progress in learning.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers are highly skilled, use effective strategies, and provide frequent assessments and helpful feedback.
Updating Resources: Financial prudence enables investment in improving teaching and learning resources.
School Culture and Ethos: Students appreciate the mature, adult-like college environment, and uphold high expectations and respect.
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Thomas Rotherham College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
from age 16-19 yr.
85.60% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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a cutting-edge sixth form college with a strong focus on academic performance, fascinating study abroad opportunities, top-notch facilities, and a genuine desire to support you in discovering and realising your goals.
Young people from Rotherham and the surrounding area have an exciting post-16 option with Thomas Rotherham College.
As a distinctive sixth form college, we focus on Level 3 courses for 16 to 18-year-olds who primarily follow the traditional A Level curriculum. However, we also offer a rapidly expanding number of vocational pathways in fields like business, childcare, health and social care, media, science, sport, and performing arts.
Simply put, we offer the most level 3 courses and are the area's premier sixth form institution.
The Thomas Rotherham College is a unique location.
We have a lengthy and honourable past.
We are a very successful college that serves the educational needs of the students in this area in a welcoming, compassionate, diligent, and demanding learning environment.
We are commended both locally and nationally for our creativity, empathy, and commitment to excellence.
We have a deep commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
Students are encouraged to excel in all facets of learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
We have a lot going on, and Thomas Rotherham College is still a fascinating, cutting-edge, and active institution.
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Young people from Rotherham and the surrounding area have an exciting post-16 option with Thomas Rotherham College.
As a distinctive sixth form college, we focus on Level 3 courses for 16 to 18-year-olds who primarily follow the traditional A Level curriculum. However, we also offer a rapidly expanding number of vocational pathways in fields like business, childcare, health and social care, media, science, sport, and performing arts.
Simply put, we offer the most level 3 courses and are the area's premier sixth form institution.
The Thomas Rotherham College is a unique location.
We have a lengthy and honourable past.
We are a very successful college that serves the educational needs of the students in this area in a welcoming, compassionate, diligent, and demanding learning environment.
We are commended both locally and nationally for our creativity, empathy, and commitment to excellence.
We have a deep commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
Students are encouraged to excel in all facets of learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
We have a lot going on, and Thomas Rotherham College is still a fascinating, cutting-edge, and active institution.
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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 | 30.48 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.83 | 25.5 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 9.72% | 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 | 630 | 247 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 48.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.11% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.11% | 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 | 33.87 | 28.84 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.04 | 29.24 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.2% | 14.71% | 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 | 701 | 346 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 60.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.67% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 9.78% | 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 | 29.91 | 26.55 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.21 | 27.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 6.93% | 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 | 694 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 55% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 12.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.71% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9% | 8.8% |
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.
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th 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 - 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
