Wirral Metropolitan College

A requires improvement further education school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wirral Metropolitan College.

Birkenhead, CH414NT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

24

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
13.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
03 October 2023
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Conway Park Campus
Conway Park
Birkenhead, CH414NT
Phone
1515517777
Website
wmc.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130493
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Conway Park Campus, Conway Park, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT
Website
www.wmc.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
21.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
32.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
5%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1006 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating Futures Since 1855"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Boxing Gaming Cinema Dungeons & Dragons LGBTQ+ Society

Sports

Sports & Fitness

Facilities

Animal Management Facilities Reptiles Room Mammal Room Early Years Learning Hub Health Care Training Hub Computing App Development Suites IT Networking Facilities Automotive Garage and Workshops Engineering Workshops (Mechatronics Lab, CAD Training Suite) Media Suite Music Recording Studio Green Screen Studio Art, Digital and Animation Studios Photography Studios with Darkroom Facilities Library Café Study Zone Starbucks On-site Electrical Installation Workshop Carpentry and Joinery Workshops Plumbing and Gas Installation Facility Plastering Workshop Brickwork Area Premier Inn Training Facility Independent Living Suite Oasis Garden Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Studios Hairdressing & Beauty Salons Fitness Suite Outdoor Exercise Facilities Oval Leisure Centre Facilities (athletics track, swimming pool, football pitches, tennis courts) Study and Social Spaces (Conway Park) Beerrooms?

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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