Gloucestershire College

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

Gloucester, GL25JQ Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

23

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
11.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Sustained employment
83.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 43.0%
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
08 November 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Llanthony Road
Gloucester, GL25JQ
Phone
3451552020
Website
gloscol.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130683
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Llanthony Road, Gloucester, GL2 5JQ
Website
www.gloscol.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
19.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
43.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
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
10%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1305 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

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

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ambitious Be Collaborative

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Warhammer Film Club Sports Book Club LGBTQ+ groups

Facilities

ADA: Advanced Digital Academy Graduations Hair and Beauty salons Number One Restaurant The View Restaurant Harbour House Hospital Ward Cabin Crew Flight Room Motor Vehicle Workshops Construction Facilities Construction Facilities and Workshops Engineering Facilities Creative Studios Libraries Hub8 Gloucestershire College Steam Mills Place Quayside Centre

Curriculum Highlights

T Levels Apprenticeships University-level courses Online courses for adults Short and part-time courses JobSmart programmes for pre-employment

Wraparound Care

Harbour House and Steam Mills Place provide SEND provisions for learners with severe learning difficulties and complex care needs; Quayside Centre supports up to 25 young people with complex SEND, mental health challenges, and educational disruptions; Cross-College SEND provision covers in-class support, mentoring, assistive technology, exam access arrangements, mental health counselling, and additional tuition.

SEND Provision

We are fully committed to providing inclusive education, enriched experiences, and personalised learning for learners with SEND that prioritises developing independence and work readiness. The College offers a broad vocational curriculum covering a wide range of sectors, as well as apprenticeships, higher education courses and discrete high needs provision.

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