South Thames Colleges Group - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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South Thames Colleges Group
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Kingston upon Thames KT1 2AQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Requires Improvement |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Staff provide exceptional support for UCAS applications and university interviews.
Career Advice and Guidance: High-quality careers information, advice, and guidance throughout the college.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Staff provide detailed career information and job fairs, but apprenticeship programs need improvement.
Policies and Procedures: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Learners and apprentices feel safe and know who to turn to if they have concerns.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range of enrichment activities including various sports and healthy lifestyle topics.
Work Experience/Internships: Meaningful work placements available in various fields including IT and beauty courses.
Support for Sports/Arts: Young learners take part in different sports and gain new skills through creative arts training.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Learners engage in community services like working with police, hospital patients, and care home residents.
Academic Performance: Most learners stay on their courses and achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptional behaviour demonstrated by learners and apprentices.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Timely support is provided to those struggling, but some areas need improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use effective teaching strategies and are highly qualified.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Thorough quality checks are in place.
Strengths/Challenges: Strong vocational skills training, but issues with timely feedback and some areas like engineering need improvements.
STEM Facilities: Wide-ranging training activities including use of AI and latest technologies.
School Culture and Ethos: Inclusive, caring, and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity.
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South Thames Colleges Group is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater London, London.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.56 | 33.71 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.89 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.3% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1517 | 237 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 62.73% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 2.82% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 14.36% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 6.55% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.75 | 36.51 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.8 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 29.25% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 2421 | 352 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 70.3% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.1% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 12.4% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 8.9% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.85 4 | 32.75 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.85 5 | 31.56 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.0% | 22.83% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1286 | 228 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 65.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 16.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.23 1 | 31.01 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.62 2 | 31.58 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.2% | 22.78% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 141 | 22.6% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.9% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 9.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.53 | 30.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.13 | 31.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 22.63% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 189 | 32.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.7% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 16.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
