London South East Colleges
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 14-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rookery Lane Bromley Kent BR2 8HE |
| Reference Number | 130430 |
London South East Colleges is a large general further education college recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The college demonstrates strengths in areas such as student satisfaction, engagement, and the quality of vocational education, particularly in T-level courses. However, it faces challenges with attendance rates in certain subjects and low completion rates among apprentices, which are areas that need attention from leaders to improve outcomes for all learners. Overall, the college maintains a good standard of education and prepares learners well for their future careers while addressing specific concerns noted during the inspection.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2006 | Reinspection |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Learners and apprentices learn in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- High qualification achievement rates among adult learners.
- Teachers provide effective support and proactively address learner needs.
- Strong emphasis on employability skills and work placements.
- Curricula are developed in collaboration with local employers to meet skills needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates in certain subjects are too low.
- Too many apprentices do not complete their training.
- Inconsistent reinforcement of important topics across some subjects.
- Some young learners miss key teaching components.
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| Name | Distance |
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Bishop Justus CofE School
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Hayes School
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1.11 miles |
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Bromley High School GDST
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Baston House School
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1.14 miles |
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Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP |
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Bullers Wood School
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The Tutorial Foundation
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1.69 miles |
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Glebe School
Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9AE |
1.89 miles |
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Darrick Wood School
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1.95 miles |
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Marjorie McClure School
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2.16 miles |
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Newstead Wood School
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2.16 miles |
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Orion Coopers
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2.22 miles |
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Langley Park School for Girls
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2.27 miles |
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Babington House School
Grange Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5ES |
2.28 miles |
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Langley Park School for Boys
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2.41 miles |
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Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
2.58 miles |
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Beckmead Park Academy
Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BZ |
2.73 miles |