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Abbeygate Sixth form College

Since opening in September 2019, Abbeygate Sixth Form College has not yet had a full Ofsted inspection.

For details of the Ofsted monitoring report from January 2022

One Sixth Form College

At its most recent inspection, One Sixth Form College in Ipswich was judged as ‘Outstanding’.

The Sixth Form is now amongst the first educational institutions in the East of England to get the highest possible grade under the new and more challenging Ofsted Framework.

View ReportThis is the first inspection of the Sixth Form since joining with Suffolk Academies Trust and the Eastern Colleges Group in 2015 – with Ofsted heaping praise on its ‘inclusive’ approach and ‘high quality and bespoke learning programmes’.

Students reported that they felt valued and respected in a calm, professional yet friendly environment at the College, with excellent learning facilities and teaching.

Key highlights from the report:
  • Students identify One Sixth Form College as a very welcoming and friendly place to learn, where they grow in confidence and improve their self-esteem.
  • Students, including those with high needs, make excellent progress. Teachers support students diligently to improve their work and to overcome barriers to their learning.
  • Leaders monitor the quality of teaching effectively across the college. As a result, the quality of teaching is very high, and students enjoy their learning.
  • Students are prepared exceptionally well for employment. Managers and teachers work closely with employers so that students develop the relevant skills for future employment.
  • Students work well towards their qualifications and progress to chosen destinations.
  • Many students are achieving high grades and moving to prestigious institutions
  • Students with high needs achieve exceptionally well and gain relevant qualifications so that they can progress on to further study, internships or apprenticeships.
  • Teaching staff, including those working with students with high needs, are highly qualified and experienced in their subject specialisms. They use their knowledge and skills adeptly to explain topics to students and to inspire and motivate them.
  • Students’ behaviour is exceptionally good around the college, in classrooms and workshops.