Wilberforce College

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

Kingston-Upon-Hull, HU89HD Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.0%
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
23 April 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Saltshouse Road
Kingston-Upon-Hull, HU89HD
Phone
1482711688
Website
wilberforce.ac.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130580
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Saltshouse Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU8 9HD
Website
www.wilberforce.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
33.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
21.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
27%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
581 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

Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(28 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

A Levels BTECs City & Guilds courses

Head Teacher's Message

Colin Peaks, Principal, Wilberforce Sixth Form College describes the college as a prominent Hull institution since 1988, serving around 1,350 students from East Hull, West Hull and the East Riding villages. The college offers a broad curriculum including A Level, T Level, BTEC, UAL and City & Guilds qualifications, and notes strong progression to universities and careers.

Facilities

Award-winning teaching blocks Large multi-use Atrium space Outdoor games area Fitness suite Science labs (university-standard) Engineering workshops (industry-standard) Hair & Beauty salons Immersive space (state-of-the-art) Esports Gaming Suite

Curriculum Highlights

A Levels BTECs City & Guilds courses

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