One Sixth Form College

A outstanding academy 16-19 converter school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for One Sixth Form College.

Ipswich, IP83SU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.0%
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
26 April 2022
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Scrivener Drive
Pinewood
Ipswich, IP83SU
Phone
1473556603
Website
suffolkone.ac.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142283
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, IP8 3SU
Website
http://www.suffolkone.ac.uk/
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Capacity
2,306 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,252
Special Educational Needs
6.2% (140 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
36%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
1028 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
282 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
563
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,252 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music performance: Group (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(44 students)
Biology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(30 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

Welcome from Head of Centre Jake Robson: He emphasizes that the staff are talented and that studying at One Sixth Form College is a strong decision, highlighting that superb teachers are a key reason why the college has been outstanding for many years.

Curriculum Highlights

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an optional one-year course, completed between September and Easter during Year 12, and is worth up to 28 UCAS points. The EPQ focuses on research, critical evaluation and project management skills and students evidence their work through either a dissertation or an artefact; previous examples include projects ranging from computer builds to creative and scientific topics.

Admissions Criteria

General entry requirements: For A Level and equivalent courses (e.g., Extended Diplomas): 6 GCSEs grade 9-4 including GCSE English; For Level 3 courses: 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including GCSE English; For Level 2 courses: 4 GCSEs grade 9-3 including GCSE English or Maths (3 in Maths or English for some courses). All post-16 students without a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and/or maths are required to continue studying these subjects. Course-specific criteria apply and will be discussed at enrolment/interview.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

Student places at One Sixth Form College are funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Overseas students (outside the EU/EEA) who are not funded may be required to pay £4,000 per academic year to cover the cost of education if they are not eligible for funding.

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