Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

A outstanding academy 16-19 converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College.

Northwich, CW98AF 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
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
Monarch Drive
Northwich, CW98AF
Phone
1606810020
Website
sjd.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145748
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Monarch Drive, Northwich, CW9 8AF
Website
www.sjd.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
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
72.0%
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
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
831 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(34 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(235 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(119 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(91 students)
Electronics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(38 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curious Caring Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal states that the college has an outstanding, transformational impact on students’ lives, opening horizons and helping them find their place in the world, guided by a culture of curiosity, care and responsibility.

Facilities

Albright Library fully equipped IT drop-in centre silent study areas study areas scientific laboratories rehearsal studios professional theatre dance studios recording studios outdoor art studio large courtyard two Starbucks Cafes Costa Coffee Riverside Boat House all-weather pitch a purpose-built sports hall large playing fields historic Brunner Hall new £2 million learning facility (2024)

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist A Level provision in 29 subjects Higher Education support Early Applicants’ Programme Apprenticeship Programme Enrichment

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available