NCG
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 14-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rye Hill Campus Scotswood Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE4 7SA |
| Reference Number | 130552 |
NCG is performing well across all inspected areas, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school demonstrates strong engagement from learners and apprentices who are motivated and take pride in their studies. They benefit from good teaching and a supportive environment, which fosters independence and responsibility in their learning. While the college has successfully improved attendance and progression rates, there are identified areas for improvement, particularly in course completion rates at certain campuses. The institution consists of multiple colleges and has effectively tailored its curriculum to meet the needs of local employers and the community. However, challenges remain in ensuring that all learners receive the high-quality work experience necessary for their vocational courses. Leaders are proactive in addressing these issues, showing promising trends in apprenticeship achievements and learner outcomes since the previous 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 | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
| 24 Jun 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Learners are motivated and engage enthusiastically in their learning.
- High levels of mutual respect and support among staff and learners.
- Strong progression rates for most learners into further study or employment.
- Good teaching strategies that break down complex topics effectively.
- Broad and well-planned curriculum that meets local and regional skills needs.
- Effective tracking of learner progress and outcomes by leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Course completion rates are too low at West Lancashire College and on A-level courses at Newcastle Sixth Form College.
- Limited employer involvement in some curriculum areas.
- Inconsistent support for learners with high needs on vocational courses.
- Lack of effective support for developing English and mathematical skills in certain apprentice programmes.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.54 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.9% |
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