DN Colleges Group
DN Colleges Group is a further education school in Doncaster for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for DN Colleges Group is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chappell Drive Doncaster DN1 2RF |
| Reference Number | 130587 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
DN Colleges Group is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across several important domains including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, and leadership. The college has a large enrollment of 4,505 learners aged 16 to 18 on various vocational courses, with a strong focus on meeting regional skills needs through partnerships and relevant programs. However, there is a concern regarding the provision for learners with high needs, which requires improvement, as their educational experience is not consistently high-quality, affecting their progress.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Learners grow in confidence and resilience due to robust support and pastoral services.
- The personal development program is highly effective and widely supported by learners.
- Leaders engage with stakeholders to respond to regional skills needs effectively.
- High-quality teaching is provided, particularly in vocational areas, leading to steady progress.
- Apprenticeships have been improved, with high completion rates and increasing merit achievements.
Areas for Improvement
- Provision for learners with high needs requires improvement.
- Learners with high needs do not consistently understand or achieve the targets outlined in their EHC plans.
- Attendance in some subjects, including English and mathematics, is too low.
- Feedback provided in certain courses is not timely or clear enough to aid learner progress.
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What is DN Colleges Group's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for DN Colleges Group is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was DN Colleges Group last inspected by Ofsted?
DN Colleges Group was last inspected in March 2025.
What age range does DN Colleges Group cover?
DN Colleges Group for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is DN Colleges Group?
DN Colleges Group is at Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF.