Oldham Sixth Form College

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

Oldham, OL81XU Ofsted: Good Age 16-19 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
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
17 October 2022
Quality of education
Good
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
Union Street West
Oldham, OL81XU
Phone
1612878000
Website
osfc.ac.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145002
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU
Website
www.osfc.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PINNACLE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
2300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
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
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
1133 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(15 students)
Italian (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(14 students)
History (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Transforming the lives of young people through academic excellence and outstanding support"

Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Principal Suzannah Reeves. OSFC is a high achieving, inclusive and exceptional college, dedicated to helping students succeed and progress to top universities, apprenticeships and careers.

Facilities

University-style campus with a broad range of open and flexible study spaces Chromebooks provided to students Independent study areas Careers department/advisors

Curriculum Highlights

Over 60 A Levels, vocational diplomas and the brand-new T Level qualifications Xtras Programme offering a huge range of activities University-style independent study areas and a very experienced careers department

Admissions Criteria

Entry requirements vary by pathway. A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications). For A Level and T Level: minimum 5 GCSE passes with English and Maths. For Blended: minimum 5 GCSE passes with at least a 4 in English or Maths. For Vocational (Extended Diploma): minimum 5 GCSE passes with at least a 4 in English or Maths. Subject-specific requirements apply (e.g., Maths requires Grade 6; Further Maths requires Grade 7; French/Spanish require Grade 6; Biology/Physics require 6 in related science subjects). If you do not meet Level 3 entry requirements, there is a small selection of Level 2 courses available.