Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gliddon Road Barons Court London W14 9BL |
| Reference Number | 130408 |
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College has shown improvement since its previous inspection, now receiving a good overall effectiveness rating. The college provides a satisfactory quality of education with strong provisions for adult learning and programs for learners with high needs. Apprentices are well-prepared for their careers, and the college effectively meets local skills needs through aligned curricula and partnerships with employers. However, the college faces challenges, particularly with the behaviour of a minority of young learners and persistently low attendance rates in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 May 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Reinspection |
| 28 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong quality of education and support from tutors.
- Effective adaptation of curriculum to meet individual learner needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good progression opportunities for learners and apprentices into employment or further education.
- Strong partnerships with local industries to inform curriculum development.
- Valuable careers guidance for learners, including university application support.
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour and conduct of a minority of young learners fall below college expectations.
- Persistently low attendance and punctuality in several subjects.
- Insufficient adaptation in ESOL courses for learners with lower English language skills.
- Lack of meaningful targets and monitoring for some learners with high needs.
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