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West Thames College
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West Thames College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Hounslow TW7 4HS
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Education programmes for young people | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Outstanding |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Includes highly effective careers advice and guidance with industry visits offering information about opportunities.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Strong employer partnerships enable relevant skills acquisition and work placements in logistics and aviation.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Employers frequently visit to discuss industry opportunities, enhancing career guidance.
Career Advice and Guidance: Well-planned tutorial programme offers valuable career guidance and personal development topics.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: No bullying or harassment reported; respect and tolerance are emphasized.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Extensive activities including sports, clubs, and social events enhance learning.
Work Experience/Internships: Digital T-level courses include relevant work placements.
Support for Sports/Arts: Courses designed with input from local football coaches, focusing on modern sport themes.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Learners run a second-hand shop and manage reception areas, fostering life skills.
Academic Performance: High expectations lead to substantial progress and high achievement rates.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers use rigorous assessment to identify gaps and challenge learners.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners are disciplined, motivated, and ambitious to succeed.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Courses are challenging with extra content and vocational focus.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff align with leaders' high expectations and quality standards.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Expert teachers use effective techniques, leading to excellent learner outcomes.
Strengths/Challenges: Teacher triangle initiative encourages best practice sharing among staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Consistent approach to high-quality teaching and assessment is evident.
Updating Resources: Investment in high-quality resources supports curriculum alignment with skills needs.
School Culture and Ethos: Highly inclusive, calm, and welcoming environment where learners feel proud and supported.
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About Us
West Thames College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater London, London.
from age 14-99 yr.
At this school, 3% of students achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 46.36% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 61.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 42.89% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 28.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 3.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 59% | 93.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 59% | 91.62% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 25.48% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 55.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 46.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 58.79% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 40.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 21.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 3.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 78% | 90.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 89.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 27.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 53.19% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 0.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% 2 | 52.61% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 39.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 3.35 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 77% | 85.48% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 82.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 25.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 49.05% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 1% | 52.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 39.61% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.14% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.16 | 3.31 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 71% | 87.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 74.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 27.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.59% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.76% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.77% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 54.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 43.42% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 22.54% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25.15% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.31% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 51.44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.44% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.45% |
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 | - | 32.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.93% | 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 | 473 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 68.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 11.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 27% | 7.12% | 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 | - | 35.14 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 35.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.62% | 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 | 813 | 146 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 71.12% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 9.18% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 23% | 12.47% | 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 | - | 30.29 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.78 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.63% | 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 | 871 | 143 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 60.56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 15.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 8.88% | 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 | 22.86 | 28.04 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.83 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.75% | 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 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 71 | 12.73% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 8.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 2.8% | 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 | - | 23.01 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.13 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.1% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 15.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.33% | 4.23% |
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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 |