Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

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About Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College


Name Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
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Mr Laurence Job
Address Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU
Phone Number 01325461315
Phase Academy
Type Academy 16-19 converter
Age Range 16-99
Religious Character None
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils Unknown
Local Authority Darlington
Highlights from Latest Inspection
This inspection rating relates to a predecessor school. When a school converts to an academy, is taken over or closes and reopens as a new school a formal link is created between the new school and the old school, by the Department for Education. Where the new school has not yet been inspected, we show the inspection history of the predecessor school, as we believe it still has significance.

Short inspection of Queen Elizabeth

Sixth Form College Inspection dates: 4–5 March 2020 Outcome Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College continues to be a good provider. Information about this provider Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College provides study programmes to just over 2,000 young people from Darlington and the surrounding area. It was judged to be a good provider at the last short inspection in March 2016.

The college offers a wide range of subjectsAt the time of the inspection, there were 1,777 learners studying 33 different A-level courses. Of these, 745 were also studying vocational courses at level 3. A further 173 learners were on wholly vocational study programmes at level 3.

There were 33 learners ...on study programmes at level 2. Additionally, 19 learners were on an art and design foundation programme. What is it like to be a learner with this provider? Learners benefit from meaningful activities which help them build their confidence and communication skills.

They speak comfortably in public, respond well to questions and react positively to constructive criticism. Learners are enthusiastic about the subjects that they study. They demonstrate high levels of motivation and are keen to share their enthusiasm.

For example, learners in A-level politics eagerly debate topics linked to governments around the world. Learners enjoy a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment in which they learn and interact with each other very wellThey willingly cooperate to achieve shared objectives and often critically review each other's work. Learners know how to keep themselves safe and use safe working practicesLearners who intend to progress to university receive good information, advice and guidanceThey benefit from various guest speakers and visits to different universities.

However, the small minority of learners who hope to progress to apprenticeships or employment are less clear about their next steps


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