Weymouth College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Weymouth College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Dorset DT4 7LQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Good |
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University Application Support: College careers advisers provide high-quality individual advice and guidance supported by universities.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Managers arrange careers fairs, coordinated with local employers, ensuring learners are informed about jobs and training.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Careers and higher education fairs, supported by universities and local employers, are well attended by learners.
Career Advice and Guidance: Advice from college staff, local employers, and regional universities is well-coordinated.
Policies and Procedures: The safeguarding team is well-qualified and works effectively with managers and staff.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Safeguarding team identifies vulnerable learners swiftly and provides effective support utilizing partnerships.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: A small number of students lack enough knowledge on extremism or radicalisation for personal safety.
Work Experience/Internships: Learners who undertake work experience value how it enriches and deepens their learning.
Academic Performance: Most learners feel their courses prepare them well for their planned next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: They value the individual guidance they receive from staff and appreciate the relaxed, friendly, and caring culture.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff do not prepare foundation learning course learners well enough for life after college.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use learners’ prior knowledge and personal experiences well to help them acquire new knowledge and skills.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers develop learners' confidence before exploring challenging case studies, leading to deep understanding of safeguarding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspectors collected a wide range of evidence to inform judgements including observing learning sessions and scrutinising learners’ work.
Strengths/Challenges: Managers are not yet sharing very best teaching practice between curriculum areas effectively.
STEM Facilities: Leaders have invested in resources to teach learners how to service hybrid cars and bought new engineering equipment.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners appreciate the relaxed, friendly, and caring culture created by staff.
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Weymouth College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Dorset County, South West.
from age 16-99 yr.
92.30% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Weymouth College, which has more than 3,000 students from all over Dorset, the South West of England, the rest of the UK, as well as abroad, offers a wide variety of courses, excellent facilities, and a staff of highly committed and experienced personnel who offer guidance and support in addition to high-quality teaching.
In November 2015, Ofsted conducted an inspection at Weymouth College.
By ensuring that learning is accessible and of the greatest calibre, we hope to significantly improve the quality of life and economic success of the local population.
For the sake of our students and the community, we will work with our partners to build on the legacy of hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Weymouth College is a thriving, contemporary institution that keeps enhancing its campus to give students access to the best resources.
Both the Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts in Poundbury, Dorchester, and the Cranford Avenue campus of the College are furnished with cutting-edge educational and support tools.
Weymouth College takes pride in the help it offers its students, and it has a dedicated Learning Support and Guidance Team that can offer guidance on career options, travel, special learning requirements, and other matters.
The very high teaching standards, as well as the vast array of courses that are designed to prepare students for a variety of vocational jobs and admittance into higher education, will be to their advantage.
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In November 2015, Ofsted conducted an inspection at Weymouth College.
By ensuring that learning is accessible and of the greatest calibre, we hope to significantly improve the quality of life and economic success of the local population.
For the sake of our students and the community, we will work with our partners to build on the legacy of hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Weymouth College is a thriving, contemporary institution that keeps enhancing its campus to give students access to the best resources.
Both the Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts in Poundbury, Dorchester, and the Cranford Avenue campus of the College are furnished with cutting-edge educational and support tools.
Weymouth College takes pride in the help it offers its students, and it has a dedicated Learning Support and Guidance Team that can offer guidance on career options, travel, special learning requirements, and other matters.
The very high teaching standards, as well as the vast array of courses that are designed to prepare students for a variety of vocational jobs and admittance into higher education, will be to their advantage.
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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 | 26.46 | 31.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.81 | 30.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.05% | 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 | 397 | 148 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 45.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 9.43% | 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 | 33.94 | 37.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.2 | 37.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 18.72% | 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 | 612 | 176 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 48.69% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 29.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 11.85% | 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 | 23.21 | 28.56 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.81 4 | 28.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.79% | 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 | 573 | 187 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 23% | 45.92% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 44% | 32.42% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 10.17% | 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 | 23.00 1 | 27.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.58 8 | 27.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.45% | 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 | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 101 | 41.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 24.92% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 5.08% | 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 | 22.59 | 27.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.49 | 28.75 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.01% | 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 | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 104 | 44.33% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 28.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 5.33% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
