Wiltshire College and University Centre

Type General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education
Age Range 16-99
Religion Unknown
Address Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3QD
Reference Number 132779

Wiltshire College and University Centre is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating from Ofsted. The college offers a diverse array of vocational education and training to approximately 3,000 learners aged 16-18, 4,000 adult learners, and 2,000 apprentices, making a strong contribution to meeting local skills needs. It benefits from committed leadership that effectively collaborates with local businesses and stakeholders to align training with community requirements. However, there are specific areas in need of improvement, notably in the curriculum for learners with high needs, where support and progression routes need enhancement.

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 Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
Last Report Date 22 Nov 2022
Date Report
22 Nov 2022 Full inspection:
03 Nov 2021 Monitoring visit
10 Jun 2021 Monitoring visit
23 May 2018 Short inspection:
08 Jun 2015 Full inspection:
03 Mar 2014 Full inspection:
16 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
06 Oct 2010 Curriculum and development visit
27 Feb 2009 Curriculum and development visit
09 Dec 2008 Monitoring visit
27 Nov 2007 Curriculum and development visit
08 Oct 2007 Full inspection:
06 Mar 2007 Curriculum and development visit
12 Feb 2007 Curriculum and development visit
16 Jan 2007 Monitoring visit
07 Mar 2005 Reinspection
03 Mar 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High expectations from staff result in motivated learners and apprentices.
  • A caring and nurturing environment enhances learner confidence.
  • Strong collaboration with local employers to meet skills needs.
  • Effective support for adult learners, including tailored resources for Ukrainian refugees.
  • Most learners demonstrate a positive attitude toward their training.

Areas for Improvement

  • Provision for learners with high needs requires improvement.
  • Attendance and punctuality in English and mathematics lessons are too low.
  • Not all learners receive high-quality careers guidance.

Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 15.56

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade D- C+ C+
Average Grade (best 3) NE B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
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Name Distance
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0.29 miles
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0.71 miles
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0.73 miles
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0.82 miles
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0.87 miles
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1.12 miles
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Derriads Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DG
1.2 miles
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Lord's Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0LL
1.29 miles
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Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT
1.42 miles
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
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1.95 miles
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2.79 miles
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2.98 miles
Lacock Church of England Primary School
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3.3 miles
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40 Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4RP
3.38 miles
Heywood Prep
The Priory, Corsham, SN13 0AP
3.7 miles
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School
The Street, Yatton Keynell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7BA
3.76 miles
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Lacock Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HS
3.76 miles
The Corsham Regis Primary Academy
Kings Avenue, Corsham Regis Primary Academy, Kings Avenue, Corsham, SN13 0EG
3.78 miles
Corsham Primary School
Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW
3.8 miles
Name Distance
The Young People's Support Centre
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0.33 miles
Sheldon School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ
1 miles
Hardenhuish School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ
1.03 miles
Abbeyfield School
Stanley Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB
1.1 miles
Notton House Academy
28 Notton, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NF
2.46 miles
The Corsham School
The Tynings, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DF
4.1 miles
The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS
4.48 miles
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
63 Curzon Street, Calne, SN11 0DF
4.71 miles
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