Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

A good further education school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

Wakefield, WF12DH Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

30

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
16.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Sustained employment
68.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 34.0%
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
03 October 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
Margaret Street
Wakefield, WF12DH
Phone
1924789789
Website
heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130549
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH
Website
www.heartofyorkshire.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
24.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
34.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
25.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
16%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1563 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(25 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Facilities

State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities On-site Starbucks Study Areas Enrichment Activities Support Services Harrison Building Beaumont Building Radcliffe Building Gissing Building Seacole Building Lightwaves gym Waterton Building Mechanics’ Theatre Reading Room Gaskell’s Restaurant

Curriculum Highlights

A range of higher education courses validated by Leeds Beckett University, the University of Hull, the University of Huddersfield and Pearson. Qualifications include Foundation Degrees, Full Honours Degrees, Higher National Certificates/Diplomas, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), Top Up Degrees and Teacher Training. Smaller groups and strong lecturer expertise/support as part of the University Centre experience.

Admissions Criteria

These courses are available to adults (19 and over) who are unemployed, earn below the National Living Wage annually (£25,750), or do not already have a Level 3 qualification.

Financial Information

Free Courses for Jobs: courses are free of charge and fully funded for eligible learners; Advanced Learner Loans are available for 19+ year olds; Money Matters provides information about financial support.

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