West Herts College
West Herts College is a further education school in Watford for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for West Herts 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 | Watford Campus Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3EZ |
| Reference Number | 130720 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
West Herts College is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating with notable strengths in personal development, leadership, and management. The college provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners feel valued and are encouraged to develop important skills for their future careers. A significant highlight is the exceptional progress made by learners with high needs, who receive tailored support and achieve high standards in their work. The college has implemented effective measures to improve attendance and engagement among its younger learners, although there are still areas to address, particularly in attendance rates in specific programs and achievement in mathematics.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 11 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional support and progress for learners with high needs.
- Outstanding personal development programs promoting inclusivity and equality.
- High levels of learner motivation and engagement in adult learning courses.
- Effective partnerships with local employers to meet community skills needs.
- Strong leadership and management fostering a culture of teamwork.
Areas for Improvement
- Low attendance rates among younger learners in specific subject areas.
- Too few installation and maintenance electrician apprentices complete their programs.
- A small number of younger learners are not achieving grade 4 or higher in GCSE mathematics examinations.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 16.11 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 11.43 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | E | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is West Herts College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for West Herts College is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was West Herts College last inspected by Ofsted?
West Herts College was last inspected in June 2024.
What age range does West Herts College cover?
West Herts College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is West Herts College?
West Herts College is at Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ.
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