Kirklees College
Kirklees College is a further education school in Huddersfield for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Kirklees College is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection: April 2023.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manchester Road Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3LD |
| Reference Number | 130537 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Kirklees College is performing well, demonstrating a good overall effectiveness across various areas including the quality of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The college offers a broad vocational curriculum, effectively responding to local skill needs and fostering positive relationships between students and staff. Many students show determination and confidence in their courses, benefitting from supportive learning environments and high-quality teaching. While leadership is proactive in addressing areas for improvement, attendance, punctuality, and the consistency of feedback remain ongoing challenges that the college is working to overcome.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Short inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Reinspection |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Students and apprentices enjoy their courses and show determination to succeed.
- High-quality teaching supports student progress and achievement.
- Strong relationships with external agencies enhance student support.
- Governance is effective with well-skilled and experienced governors.
- Vocational curriculum is designed to meet local, regional, and national skills needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum are not consistently of high quality.
- Quality of feedback is not consistently high, impacting student understanding.
- Attendance and punctuality require improvement.
- Participation in enrichment and wider curriculum opportunities is too low.
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What is Kirklees College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Kirklees College is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
When was Kirklees College last inspected by Ofsted?
Kirklees College was last inspected in April 2023.
What age range does Kirklees College cover?
Kirklees College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is Kirklees College?
Kirklees College is at Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD.