Woking College

A outstanding academy 16-19 converter school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woking College.

Woking, GU229DL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 35.0%
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
04 October 2022
Quality of education
Outstanding
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
Rydens Way
Woking, GU229DL
Phone
1483761036
Website
woking.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145007
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Rydens Way, Woking, GU22 9DL
Website
www.woking.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOKING COLLEGE
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
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
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
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
682 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Engineering Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★★
(13 students)
Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(78 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

Woking College is one of the top-performing Sixth Form Colleges in the country providing high-quality education for over 1,800 16-19-year-old students. In November 2022 the College was awarded an Ofsted Outstanding in every category. With a 99% pass rate at A level and BTEC the College provides an outstanding learning environment in which every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Academy Ceramics Club

Sports

Basketball Rugby

Curriculum Highlights

A Level: Psychology A Level: Sociology A Level: Business Studies A Level: Economics A Level: French A Level: German A Level: History A Level: Politics A Level: Spanish A Level: Classical Civilisation A Level: English Language A Level: English Language & Literature A Level: English Literature A Level: Geography A Level: Law A Level: Philosophy A Level: Religious Studies A Level: Computer Science A Level: Core Mathematics A Level: Further Mathematics A Level: Mathematics A Level: Statistics A Level: Film Studies A Level: Media Studies A Level: Dance A Level: Drama and Theatre Studies A Level: Music A Level: Music Technology A Level: Biology A Level: Chemistry A Level: Physics A Level: Physical Education A Level: 3D Design A Level: Fine Art A Level: Graphic Design A Level: Photography A Level: Textile Design Vocational: Art & Design Vocational: Business Vocational: Digital Media - BTEC Level 2 Cert (1 GCSE) Vocational: Digital Media - BTEC Level 2 Diploma (2 GCSE's) Vocational: Health & Social Care Vocational: Information Technology Vocational: Performing Arts Vocational: Sport Vocational: Applied Law Vocational: Applied Science Vocational: Criminology Vocational: CTEC Digital Media—Extended Certificate Vocational: Digital Games Production Vocational: Digital Music Production Vocational: Early Childhood Development Vocational: Engineering Vocational: Travel & Tourism Vocational: Uniformed Services

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