Shipley College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Exhibition Road Victoria Road Leeds West Yorkshire BD18 3JW |
| Reference Number | 130534 |
Shipley College is performing at an overall level that requires improvement, particularly in the quality of education and leadership management. While the college benefits from a good culture and respectful environment, it faces challenges with its curriculum's ambition for younger learners and the need for enhanced work experience opportunities. The college has notable strengths in adult learning and apprenticeship programs, where learners perform well and demonstrate competent skills.
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 | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2020 | Short inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Short inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive culture and respectful environment among learners
- Teachers create welcoming classrooms and community settings
- Most learners achieve their qualifications
- Curriculum for learners with high needs is ambitious and prepares them well
- Effective careers information provided for learners aiming for higher education
- Strong staff engagement with employers to enhance curriculum relevance
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of sufficient ambition in curriculum for young learners
- Too many young learners do not participate in relevant work experience
- Slow response to identified concerns in teaching quality
- Inconsistent feedback on written English skills for some learners
| Name | Distance |
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Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Saltaire Road, Shipley, BD18 3HZ |
0.1 miles |
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Saltaire Primary School
Albert Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4NR |
0.25 miles |
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Hirst Wood Nursery School
Clarence Road, Shipley, BD18 4NJ |
0.3 miles |
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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Victoria Park, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4RL |
0.36 miles |
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Baildon Glen Primary School
Thompson Lane, Baildon, Thompson Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7LY |
0.42 miles |
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Shipley CofE Primary School
Otley Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2PT |
0.67 miles |
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Sandal Primary School
West Lane, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5DH |
0.87 miles |
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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Crag Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2ES |
0.91 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Academy
Wrose Brow Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 2NT |
1.03 miles |
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Low Ash Primary School
Wrose Road, Wrose, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1AA |
1.26 miles |
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Frizinghall Primary School
Salisbury Road, Frizinghall, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4HP |
1.29 miles |
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Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Rossefield Road, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4DA |
1.35 miles |
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Hoyle Court Primary School
Fyfe Grove, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6DN |
1.46 miles |
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Cottingley Village Primary School
Cottingley Moor Road, Cottingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1SY |
1.48 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
High Busy Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1HD |
1.52 miles |
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Chellow Heights Special School
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Chellow Heights School Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6AL |
1.6 miles |
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Eldwick Primary School
Warren Lane, Gilstead, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 3LE |
1.65 miles |
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Beckfoot Heaton Primary
Haworth Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6LL |
1.66 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Crownest Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4HQ |
1.78 miles |
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Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Church Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2PP |
1.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Titus Salt School
Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD17 5RH |
0.42 miles |
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Dixons Cottingley Academy
Cottingley New Road, Bingley, BD16 1TZ |
1.28 miles |
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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Highgate, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4BQ |
1.51 miles |
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High Park School
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RY |
1.53 miles |
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Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6NA |
1.57 miles |
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Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6AL |
1.58 miles |
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Hazelbeck Special School
Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE |
1.63 miles |
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Bradford Christian School
Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods, Bradford, BD2 1BT |
1.64 miles |
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Beckfoot School
Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE |
1.69 miles |
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Bradford Grammar School
|
1.72 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lister Park
North Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7ND |
1.82 miles |
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Hanson Academy
Sutton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JP |
2.29 miles |
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Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Squire Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RB |
2.32 miles |
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Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
Clifton Street, Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DA |
2.4 miles |
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Valley Academy
Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DX |
2.48 miles |
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Immanuel College
Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 9AQ |
2.52 miles |
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Prism Independent School
Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9ES |
2.53 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Syedna Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9AR |
2.66 miles |
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Bingley Grammar School
Keighley Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2RS |
2.69 miles |
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Dixons Allerton Academy
Rhodesway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0DH |
2.72 miles |