USP College
USP College is a further education school in Benfleet for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for USP College is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Runnymede Chase Benfleet Essex SS7 1TW |
| Reference Number | 130681 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
USP College is performing well overall, with a rating of 'Good' across various domains including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, and leadership and management. A notable strength of the college is its Outstanding personal development provision, where students exhibit positivity and maturity. Courses are well-tailored to meet local skills needs, with strong employer engagement that enhances student learning. Students report feeling safe and supported, contributing to a positive college culture. However, the college has identified areas for improvement, particularly concerning the monitoring of personal development targets for students with high needs on non-accredited courses and efforts to ensure consistently high attendance. The college continues to work on enhancing stakeholder engagement in a few specific curriculum areas, aiming to solidify its strengths and address these concerns in future planning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Students exhibit enthusiasm and a strong commitment to learning.
- The personal development programme is highly effective and Outstanding.
- There is a positive and professional culture at the college.
- Most students meet or exceed the required standards in their work.
- Strong partnerships with employers enhance course relevance.
- Effective support is provided for students with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Monitoring of personal development targets for students with high needs on non-accredited courses needs improvement.
- Attendance, while satisfactory, requires ongoing enhancement.
- Engagement with stakeholders is underdeveloped in a small number of curriculum areas.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.97 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.47 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 2.4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is USP College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for USP College is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was USP College last inspected by Ofsted?
USP College was last inspected in June 2024.
What age range does USP College cover?
USP College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is USP College?
USP College is at Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW.