Bilborough College

Bilborough College is performing well as a sixth-form institution, achieving a 'Good’ rating in overall effectiveness, quality of education, personal development, and leadership. The college fosters a nurturing and aspirational culture, encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to flourish. With a strong focus on academics, a significant number of students progress to prestigious universities, and the college ensures that the curriculum is aligned with students' interests and future goals, including vocational options and new subjects like Esports. Strengths include outstanding behavior and attitudes of students who engage enthusiastically in their learning, a well-structured curriculum that integrates critical theories and practical skills, and effective collaboration with industry partners. While the inspection highlights notable achievements, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring that all teachers challenge students appropriately and provide clear guidance for those seeking employment after graduation. Overall, the college benefits from strong leadership and a commitment to student success.

Strengths

• Nurturing and aspirational culture for students
• Outstanding behavior and attitudes of students
• High expectations and strong student-teacher relationships
• Good variety of academic and vocational courses
• Successful progression of students to higher education
• Effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
• Strong extra-curricular activities and community engagement

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent challenge provided by some teachers
• Superficial feedback in certain subjects leading to slower progress
• Lack of clarity in guidance for students aspiring to employment

In 2024–25 Bilborough College received £5,197 and spent £5,629 for each of its 2,186 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £2,380,000 (£1,089 per pupil).

Across all 3 schools of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust, income was £6,392 and spending £5,979 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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Bilborough College is part of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:

• Gateway Sixth Form College Leicester
• King Edward VI College Nuneaton

What is Bilborough College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Bilborough College is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Bilborough College last inspected by Ofsted?

Bilborough College was last inspected in January 2024.

What age range does Bilborough College cover?

Bilborough College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Bilborough College?

Bilborough College is at Bilborough Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4DQ.