| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College | |
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Leek Road , , ST4 2RU England | |
| Coordinates | 53°00′27″N 2°10′33″W / 53.0075°N 2.1758°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Further education college |
| Motto | High Quality Education in a Caring Environment[ citation needed] |
| Established | 1970 |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Department for Education URN | 130817 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of governors | Charles Freeman |
| Principal | Mr Mark Kent |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 16 to 19 |
| Enrolment | approx. 1800 |
| Colour(s) | Blue & White |
| Telephone Number | 01782 848736 |
| Fax Number | 01782 747456 |
| Website |
www |
The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is a mixed sixth form college on Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent. It opened its new building on Leek Road in September 2010 having previously been located on Victoria Road, Fenton. [1] The college is also known as Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, and - prior to its relocation - Fenton Sixth Form College.
Admissions
The college specialises in educating years 12 and 13, where students can gain AS, A2 and BTEC qualifications. More than 95% of students are aged between 16 and 19. [1] About 90% of students are of White British heritage, [2] with a large minority being British Pakistanis. About 70% of students come from the city, with the rest journeying in from North Staffordshire. [2]
The college requires a minimum of four GCSEs at A* to C grades, rather than the minimum five usually required. [3]
History
The college was established in 1970 on Victoria Road, Fenton; making it the first purpose-built sixth form college in the country. [2] Next to it was the Fenton Manor Sports Complex. Originally build with a capacity of 700 students, it eventually came to teach more than double that figure. [2]
The idea of a 'University Quarter' was first announced in 2004, [4] and was developed for the next few years. [5] A December 2004 report gave most teaching staff a grade of good or better. [2] In November 2006 an Ofsted report gave the college a 'satisfactory' grade, and gave a good or better teaching and learning in 72% of lessons. [3] In late 2008 planning permission was given for the college to build a new campus on Leek Road, [6] as part of a £1.5 billion regeneration project in North Staffordshire. [7] The project was suspended in January 2009, [8] and concerns were made if sufficient funds could be found. [9] The site was handed over to developers in March 2009, [10] just as an Ofsted report gave the college a 'satisfactory' grade. [1] In September 2010 the college officially moved to Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent.
The college was named in July 2019 as a computing hub for the National Centre for Computing Education.
Academic standards
The school competes with four other institutes in the city: St Joseph's College, St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Stoke-on-Trent College. Of these only Shelton based Stoke-on-Trent College is not attached to a school.
Performance table
| Year | Average A/AS-level points per student | City Ranking (of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 [11] | 63.9 | 4 |
| 2003 [12] | 245.6 | 4 |
| 2004 [13] | 240.8 | 2 |
| 2005 [14] | 241.6 | 2 |
| 2006 [15] | 706.5 | 2 |
| 2007 [16] | 661.2 | 3 |
| 2008 [17] | 658.1 | 3 |
| 2009 [18] | 628.9 | 4 |
| 2010 [19] | 622.6 | 4 |
| 2011 [20] | 629.7 | 4 |
| 2012 [21] | 637.7 | 4 |
| 2013 [22] | 643.4 | 3 |
| 2014 [23] | 654.4 | 3 |
- Note
The points system has changed over the years, leading to big jumps in some years.
Feeder Schools
The college has feeder schools throughout the city. [24]
Many of the students go on to local Universities Staffordshire and Keele. [24]
Notable staff and students
- Anthony Bale, medievalist
- Lee Chapman, student, footballer [24]
- Arthur Katalayi, student, Global Ambassador for Giving Back to Africa
- David Kidney, student, Labour MP
- Neil Morrissey, student, actor [24]
- Anna Richardson, student, TV Presenter [24]
- Jonathan Wilkes, student, entertainer and friend of Robbie Williams [25]
References
- ^ a b c "Ofsted Report of March 2009" (PDF). Ofsted. March 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Ofsted Report of December 2004" (PDF). December 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Ofsted Report of November 2006" (PDF). Ofsted. November 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Students to aid Stoke's rebirth". BBC News. 22 June 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Education hub plan in £4.3m boost". BBC News. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Campuses to undergo £107m revamp". BBC News. 5 September 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Plans for £1.5bn revamp unveiled". BBC News. 29 September 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "College plans decision put back". BBC News. 28 January 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "University quarter plan delayed". BBC News. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Thousands spent on temporary site". BBC News. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "A/AS-level performance in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Advanced performance in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 15 January 2004. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 19 October 2005. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Institutions in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 19 January 2006. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Institutions in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 11 January 2007. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent: A/AS-level score". BBC News. 10 January 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Department for Education: School and college performance tables". DoE. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Department for Education: School and college performance tables". DoE. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Gratton, Adam (1 January 2019). "Then & Now: Remembering Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, Fenton". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Jonny Wilkes: I can't help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate". Staff Life. 20 December 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
External links
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Address | |
|
| |
Leek Road , , ST4 2RU England | |
| Coordinates | 53°00′27″N 2°10′33″W / 53.0075°N 2.1758°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Further education college |
| Motto | High Quality Education in a Caring Environment[ citation needed] |
| Established | 1970 |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Department for Education URN | 130817 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of governors | Charles Freeman |
| Principal | Mr Mark Kent |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 16 to 19 |
| Enrolment | approx. 1800 |
| Colour(s) | Blue & White |
| Telephone Number | 01782 848736 |
| Fax Number | 01782 747456 |
| Website |
www |
The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is a mixed sixth form college on Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent. It opened its new building on Leek Road in September 2010 having previously been located on Victoria Road, Fenton. [1] The college is also known as Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, and - prior to its relocation - Fenton Sixth Form College.
Admissions
The college specialises in educating years 12 and 13, where students can gain AS, A2 and BTEC qualifications. More than 95% of students are aged between 16 and 19. [1] About 90% of students are of White British heritage, [2] with a large minority being British Pakistanis. About 70% of students come from the city, with the rest journeying in from North Staffordshire. [2]
The college requires a minimum of four GCSEs at A* to C grades, rather than the minimum five usually required. [3]
History
The college was established in 1970 on Victoria Road, Fenton; making it the first purpose-built sixth form college in the country. [2] Next to it was the Fenton Manor Sports Complex. Originally build with a capacity of 700 students, it eventually came to teach more than double that figure. [2]
The idea of a 'University Quarter' was first announced in 2004, [4] and was developed for the next few years. [5] A December 2004 report gave most teaching staff a grade of good or better. [2] In November 2006 an Ofsted report gave the college a 'satisfactory' grade, and gave a good or better teaching and learning in 72% of lessons. [3] In late 2008 planning permission was given for the college to build a new campus on Leek Road, [6] as part of a £1.5 billion regeneration project in North Staffordshire. [7] The project was suspended in January 2009, [8] and concerns were made if sufficient funds could be found. [9] The site was handed over to developers in March 2009, [10] just as an Ofsted report gave the college a 'satisfactory' grade. [1] In September 2010 the college officially moved to Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent.
The college was named in July 2019 as a computing hub for the National Centre for Computing Education.
Academic standards
The school competes with four other institutes in the city: St Joseph's College, St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Stoke-on-Trent College. Of these only Shelton based Stoke-on-Trent College is not attached to a school.
Performance table
| Year | Average A/AS-level points per student | City Ranking (of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 [11] | 63.9 | 4 |
| 2003 [12] | 245.6 | 4 |
| 2004 [13] | 240.8 | 2 |
| 2005 [14] | 241.6 | 2 |
| 2006 [15] | 706.5 | 2 |
| 2007 [16] | 661.2 | 3 |
| 2008 [17] | 658.1 | 3 |
| 2009 [18] | 628.9 | 4 |
| 2010 [19] | 622.6 | 4 |
| 2011 [20] | 629.7 | 4 |
| 2012 [21] | 637.7 | 4 |
| 2013 [22] | 643.4 | 3 |
| 2014 [23] | 654.4 | 3 |
- Note
The points system has changed over the years, leading to big jumps in some years.
Feeder Schools
The college has feeder schools throughout the city. [24]
Many of the students go on to local Universities Staffordshire and Keele. [24]
Notable staff and students
- Anthony Bale, medievalist
- Lee Chapman, student, footballer [24]
- Arthur Katalayi, student, Global Ambassador for Giving Back to Africa
- David Kidney, student, Labour MP
- Neil Morrissey, student, actor [24]
- Anna Richardson, student, TV Presenter [24]
- Jonathan Wilkes, student, entertainer and friend of Robbie Williams [25]
References
- ^ a b c "Ofsted Report of March 2009" (PDF). Ofsted. March 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Ofsted Report of December 2004" (PDF). December 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Ofsted Report of November 2006" (PDF). Ofsted. November 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Students to aid Stoke's rebirth". BBC News. 22 June 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Education hub plan in £4.3m boost". BBC News. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Campuses to undergo £107m revamp". BBC News. 5 September 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Plans for £1.5bn revamp unveiled". BBC News. 29 September 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "College plans decision put back". BBC News. 28 January 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "University quarter plan delayed". BBC News. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Thousands spent on temporary site". BBC News. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "A/AS-level performance in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Advanced performance in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 15 January 2004. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 19 October 2005. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Institutions in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 19 January 2006. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Institutions in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 11 January 2007. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent: A/AS-level score". BBC News. 10 January 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent". BBC News. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Department for Education: School and college performance tables". DoE. 17 March 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Department for Education: School and college performance tables". DoE. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Gratton, Adam (1 January 2019). "Then & Now: Remembering Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, Fenton". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ "Jonny Wilkes: I can't help it if Robbie Williams is my best mate". Staff Life. 20 December 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2016.