Warrington and Vale Royal College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Winwick Road Warrington Cheshire WA2 8QA |
| Reference Number | 130617 |
Warrington and Vale Royal College demonstrates a good level of overall effectiveness with notable strengths in student wellbeing and the quality of education. The college provides a diverse range of vocational and technical courses, along with apprenticeships, catering to a high number of students in priority skills areas. Students and apprentices report a positive learning environment, characterized by high levels of support, engagement, and exemplary behavior. However, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in how teachers utilize prior knowledge to inform lesson planning and in the consistency of feedback provided to students.
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 | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among students and apprentices.
- Strong support for learners with high needs.
- High-quality enrichment activities linked to the curriculum.
- Effective engagement with local stakeholders to meet skills needs.
- Skilled teachers who bring real-world experience into their teaching.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of prior knowledge to plan learning for adult students and those with high needs.
- Some teachers do not provide sufficient feedback for improvement.
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