City of Wolverhampton College

A good further education school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for City of Wolverhampton College.

Wolverhampton, WV60DU Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

35

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
20.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Paget Road
Wolverhampton, WV60DU
Phone
1902836000
Website
wolvcoll.ac.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130484
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Paget Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DU
Website
http://www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
28.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
27.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
13%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
973 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Facilities

Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at Wellington Road campus (£8.1 million) for automotive and engineering studies Industry-standard engineering workshops with robots, 3D printers, laser cutters, lathes and millers, plus a CAD room with AutoCAD and SolidWorks On-site industry-standard art and design workshops at City Learning Quarter campus Industry-standard studios for music recording, photography, print, fashion, graphics, 3D games design and fine art; TV studio and editing suites; radio broadcasting suite; dedicated performance space TV studio and editing suites, radio broadcasting suite, digital recording studios, Mac suite for music composition and sequencing, print and fashion room, 3D games design studio with VR headsets, fine arts and graphics studio, photographic studio, dance and performing arts studio, stage Wellington Road campus professional kitchens for Bakery & Hospitality; City Learning Quarter campus kitchens for Bakery & Catering On-site early years rooms equipped with a range of educational and play equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Study at the new Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus Industry-recognised City & Guilds qualifications and a new T Level in Engineering On-site art and design studios, including UAL-accredited courses and a range of creative facilities On-site early years rooms and CACHE qualifications in Childcare Professional working kitchens for Bakery & Hospitality on Wellington Road and City Learning Quarter campuses Enrichment through work experience abroad opportunities

SEND Provision

The Futures Programme is aimed at young people with inclusion needs and/or an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Courses are tailored to each young person’s individual requirements and aims to enhance their life skills and develop their abilities to help them move towards living as independently as possible.

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