Writtle College Limited

A good further education school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Writtle College Limited.

Chelmsford, CM13RR Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

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Continue in education or training
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Sustained employment
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
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Raw: Good

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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
06 May 2025
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
Lordship Road
Writtle
Chelmsford, CM13RR
Phone
1245424200
Website
aru.ac.uk/writtle-college

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150975
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR
Website
https://www.aru.ac.uk/writtle-college
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Opened
01-03-2024
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Facilities

Specialist facilities (e.g., sports halls, stable yards) Campus facilities funded by £42m investment 2018-22 to support teaching and learning

Curriculum Highlights

Ruskin Modules – bring students from different courses together to explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals Live briefs – students work alongside industry professionals on real business challenges Engagement with regional employers to design and continually refresh courses Education Matters forum – initiatives that support student engagement and improvement School of Medicine in Chelmsford – helping address the shortage of doctors £42m investment in learning resources (2018-22) to directly support teaching and learning

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for college courses at Writtle College follow ARU’s college course admissions process. Applicants should apply online. The Admissions Team reviews applications and will make contact with additional information. For apprenticeships, if you have an employer, you can follow the steps above. An important part of the process is providing a reference via the Reference Request Form; current students should have their school/college complete this form with predicted grades to enable full assessment. If you’re not a current student, provide a reference from your current or most recent work experience employer, volunteering supervisor or trainer. References from family members or friends are not accepted. Depending on the course, an interview may be offered or requested after you apply.

Financial Information

Funding is available for most college courses, and covers the cost of tuition fees.

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