West Nottinghamshire College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
West Nottinghamshire College
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West Nottinghamshire College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Mansfield NG18 5BH
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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 learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Managers work closely with local universities to ensure the course content enables learners to successfully progress to their chosen university course.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Young people are well prepared for the world of work through innovative, subject relevant 鈥榣earning companies.鈥�
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Employers attend college careers events such as careers evenings.
Career Advice and Guidance: Learners benefit from a digital 鈥榗areers toolkit鈥� that provides them with comprehensive resources like career quizzes and labour market information.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders ensure comprehensive arrangements are in place. Policies are appropriate and safer recruitment is thorough.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Safeguarding leads are very experienced. They ensure appropriate and useful training for all staff and learners including on topical issues.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Clear policies on safeguarding and effective training ensure handling of disciplinary issues.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners benefit from a broad range of high-quality opportunities that help them make a positive contribution to the community.
Work Experience/Internships: Young people undertake relevant work experience that helps them to understand workplace culture and etiquette.
Support for Sports/Arts: Leaders invest significantly in off-site team building activities as part of targeted initiatives to build confidence and resilience.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Motor vehicle learners refurbish bikes and distribute them through community foodbanks.
Academic Performance: Most learners and apprentices develop the skills and knowledge they need for their next steps.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders, teachers, and staff use a wide range of effective initiatives and approaches to monitor and further improve levels of attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a clear and well understood expectation for good behaviour being the 'norm鈥� at WNC.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Young people study a range of full-time vocational courses or A levels.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff are friendly and approachable, and rightly value their expertise, support, and encouragement.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Most teachers use their subject expertise skilfully to develop learners鈥� understanding of key concepts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders undertake frequent checks on quality via deep dive activities that lead to comprehensive action plans.
Strengths/Challenges: Ongoing sector challenges of recruitment and retention of electrical teachers have caused disruption to learning.
STEM Facilities: Links with companies such as ABB robotics and HAAS automation inform the teaching of the engineering courses.
Study Areas/Libraries: Dedicated study areas and libraries for sixth form students are available.
Updating Resources: Effective oversight ensures sub-contracted provision with tailored CPD to subcontractors鈥� staff.
School Culture and Ethos: There is a caring, but ambitious culture at WNC where the vast majority of learners, including the most vulnerable, develop and flourish.
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West Nottinghamshire College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
from age 16-99 yr.
87.80% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A level exam result
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| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.5 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.35 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.00% | 10% | 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 | 1008 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 26% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 7.72% | 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 | 27.75 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.6 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 15.36% | 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 | 1441 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 34% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | 25.43 3 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.82 2 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.8% | 9.39% | 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 | 1311 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 31% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 8% | 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 | 28.29 3 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.37 3 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.8% | 10.47% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 151 | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.97% | 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 | 25.74 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.75 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 8.7% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 186 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |