Riverside College Halton

A outstanding further education school in Halton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Riverside College Halton.

Widnes, WA87QQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
30.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
23 April 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Kingsway
Widnes, WA87QQ
Phone
1512572800
Website
riversidecollege.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130622
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QQ
Website
www.riversidecollege.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
37.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
18.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
31%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1754 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

Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(33 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(84 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(38 students)
Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(22 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Mary Murphy, College Principal, stated that the results reflect the dedication, resilience and ambition of students, carried by the support of staff, and expressed pride in the achievements and future prospects of the learners.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Table tennis Yoga Fitness classes

Facilities

Hydrogen Training Centre Vita Hair & Beauty Salons Scholars Restaurant Centre of Excellence in Hair, Beauty, Nails and Media Makeup Centre of Excellence in Catering & Hospitality Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Study Cubes Brand new state-of-the-art kitchens and restaurant Clinical Practice Ward Engineering & Construction Skills Centre Computing & IT Suites

Curriculum Highlights

Level 1 Diploma Level 2 Diploma Level 3 Diploma Level 3 Extended Diploma T Levels Apprenticeships

SEND Provision

There are bursaries and financial support schemes available, including help with travel, meals, books, equipment, uniforms and more. Free Warrington’s Own Buses bus passes are provided for eligible students living more than 1.5 miles away. Other supports include assistance with essential course costs, childcare and meals (FCM for eligible 16–18 students), and online bursary applications via the Student Intranet. Applications are means-tested and subject to yearly criteria and deadlines (current bursary information referenced as Learner Support Funds 25/26 and related schemes).

Admissions Criteria

You will receive a conditional offer based on your GCSE grades during the interview. You may need to attend additional meetings, auditions, or assessments if required.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

Level 2 courses are fully funded with no fee. Level 3 courses have separate eligibility criteria. Level 3 Understanding Mental Health is fully funded with no fee for Liverpool City Region residents. Higher Education loans are available for all HE courses.