Oaklands College

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

St Albans, AL40JA Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

32

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
17.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.0%
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
19 September 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
Oaklands Campus
Hatfield Road
St Albans, AL40JA
Phone
1727737000
Website
oaklands.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130723
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JA
Website
http://www.oaklands.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
25.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
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
15%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1418 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(39 students)
Small Business Management (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(22 students)
Health Studies (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)
Sports / Movement Science (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★ ★★★★
(50 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Sports

Basketball Cheerleading Cycling Equestrian Vaulting Hockey Karate Men's and Women's Football Men's Rugby Multi-Sports Academy Netball Women's Rugby Youth

Facilities

Evolution Centre Discovery Centre Construction Centre High Performance Centre

Curriculum Highlights

A Levels T Levels Apprenticeships Higher Skills / University Level LIFE (SEND Provision) University of Hertfordshire Degrees

SEND Provision

Learning for Independence and Future Employment (LIFE) provision with three learning areas: Springfield (specialist provision for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, working at pre-Entry level or below), Supportive Learning (for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties, working from Entry Level 1 to GCSE in Maths and English), and Foundation into Vocational Studies (supporting learners with disabilities, SEMH needs, and transitions to vocational FE or employment).

Admissions Criteria

Standard entry requirements vary by course. Entry Level: No formal qualifications needed. Level 1: At least 3 GCSEs at grades 3-1, with one of English or maths, or completion of an entry level programme. Level 2: At least 4 GCSEs at grades 3 or above, one of English or maths at grade 4 or above, or completion of Level 1. Level 3: At least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or a full Level 2 qualification with grades 4 or above in English and maths. T Levels: At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. A Levels: At least 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths, plus a grade 6 in subjects studied at A Level.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

Fees: 16-18 and EU residents for the last three years are exempt from tuition fees. Some materials may incur charges.

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