Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College continues to demonstrate a good level of performance, providing students with diverse opportunities that support their progression into careers and higher education. The college offers a mixture of A-level and vocational subjects across two campuses, catering to a wide range of student needs, including those with high needs who partake in practical activities that foster independence and skill development. The college has seen improvements in student retention and achievement rates, particularly in A-level subjects, indicating effective leadership and teaching practices. While most of the students achieve well and feel safe, there are areas for further enhancement, particularly in the use of initial assessments to tailor functional skills teaching to students’ individual needs. Leadership is committed to ongoing development and has already implemented effective strategies for improvement, yet ongoing staff training is an area that needs more consistency across subjects. Overall, the college is well-positioned to continue its positive trajectory with the right focus on addressing these areas for growth.

Strengths

• Wide range of A-level and vocational subjects offered.
• Effective planning allows students to develop and consolidate knowledge.
• Comprehensive tutorial programs educate students on essential life skills.
• High levels of student satisfaction regarding staff support.
• Improvements in student retention and high achievement rates.
• Strong focus on preparing students for higher education and careers.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent application of teaching training across subjects.
• Initial assessments are not used precisely for planning functional skills.

In 2024–25 Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College received £7,150 and spent £7,466 for each of its 1,911 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,649,000 (£863 per pupil).

Across all 2 schools of Atomix Educational Trust, income was £7,109 and spending £7,531 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Guisborough · Redcar and Cleveland local authority: places and applications

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is part of Atomix Educational Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

• Errington Primary School Redcar

What is Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College was last inspected in January 2025.

What age range does Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College cover?

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College?

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is at Church Walk, Guisborough, TS14 6BU.