WQE and Regent College Group

A good further education school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for WQE and Regent College Group.

Leicester, LE17RJ Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
University Road
Leicester, LE17RJ
Phone
1162471147
Website
wqe.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130756
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RJ
Website
www.wqe.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
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
1494 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Sociology (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(30 students)
Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Considerate community Curiosity Love of learning Ambition Commitment

Head Teacher's Message

WQE is a welcoming, open-minded College dedicated to maximising students’ academic achievements and preparing them for a successful future as young professionals.

Facilities

library spaces extensive IT study centres multiple supervised study rooms fitness suites creative spaces social and dining facilities

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