Ofsted & College Performance Tables

Ofsted report that Longley Park deliver an ambitious and challenging curriculum for all students and should continue to deliver a very high quality of education. 

Longley Park was inspected by Ofsted in October 2024 and validated that the academy is a Good provider and should continue to deliver a very high quality of education.  

We are so pleased that the inspectors were able to see the excellent work that our team here do every day to ensure that young people get the best out of their time with us and can succeed. Sixth form staff, students and trustees are highly praised in the report.  

The full report is available here but some highlights from the report are below:  

"[Longley Park] are aspirational for their students … to achieve well at the academy. Staff skilfully equip students with the academic and life skills needed to be successful. As a result, a high proportion of students progress to higher education." 

"Students make positive progress from their starting points and achieve very well. Teachers use effective teaching strategies. They provide a learning environment that is accessible and inclusive … Teachers use assessment effectively to ensure that students make good progress and gain the knowledge that they need to be successful."

"Leaders and managers have established a culture of continuous improvement throughout the academy."

"The only area for improvement the team were able to identify is for the academy continue the excellent work that we do every day so that students benefit from a consistently very high quality of education."

Jamie Davies (Executive Principal) reflecting on the report says:

“The whole team here at Longley Park are so proud of the report and the opportunities we provide for young people. We will continue to prioritise learning, promote resilience, and make sure that every day our students get excellent learning experiences that provide them with the skills, experiences and knowledge necessary to be successful.”  

Performance Tables

KS5 Data for Longley Park Sixth Form 

You can find out about our performance data by clicking on the links below.

Due to Covid-19, 2019/20, 2020/21 exam and assessment results have not yet been published. The above performance data is from 2019

Link to Performance Tables

Our Curriculum and 16-19 Requirements

All students follow a study programme which includes:

• Main qualification(s) which provide progression to the next level of study, training or employment
• Additional activities to develop personal skills, confidence and employability
• Academic Tutorial to provide individual career planning, skills development and access to additional opportunities
• Maths and English qualifications at the right level to support main programmes and progression
• Extra support (financial, wellbeing, study skills) to meet individual need

The curriculum at Longley Park Sixth Form has been specifically designed to ensure a motivating learning experience that meets the needs of all students. We offer programmes at Levels 1, 2 and 3 and support students with progression to University, further training and employment. The majority students are enrolled on a Level 3 main programme, with around 20% on a Level 2 or 1 programme. A high proportion of students study English and/or Maths at a lower level alongside their main programme.

A Levels and Applied General Qualifications

Longley Park offers a wide range of Post 16 A Level and Level 3 Applied General qualifications. Th breadth of our offer allows young people to blend A Level and Applied General programmes to create a desired course combination matched to their future aspirations.

A Levels

• Architecture, Interior and Product Design
• Art and Design - Fine Art
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Economics
• English Language
• English Literature
• Geography
• Government and Politics
• History
• Law
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics
• Media Studies
• Photography
• Physics
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology

Applied Generals (Level 3)

• Art and Design
• Applied Human Biology
• Applied Psychology
• Applied Science
• Business
• Childcare and Education
• Computing
• Core Maths
• Creative Media Production and Technology
• Criminology
• Early Years Educator
• Engineering
• Financial Studies
• Games Design
• Health and Social Care
• Information Technology
• Law
• Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness

Level 2 Diplomas and Certificates

Our range of Level 2 qualifications offer a solid foundation in key subject areas and are designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to Level 3 or to pursue further training or employment. Level 2 courses offer more subject choice and focus on more sector-specific skills and knowledge. Students improve their confidence in academic study as well as engaging in more demanding work-related learning, including work placements and practical assessments such as organising events and fundraising. Courses include units relating to employment as well as developing the study skills required for progression to Level 3.

• Applied Science
• Art and Design - Visual Arts and Media
• Business Studies
• Business Workskills
• Health and Social Care
• Information and Creative Technology
• Sport
• Working in Early Years and Primary School Setting

Level 1 Diplomas

Longley Park Sixth Form offers pathways at Level 1 for students who leave school with few or no qualifications, including a full time ESOL programme for students whose level of English means they would be unable to access other courses. At the end of the one year ESOL programme young people may progress to another Level 1 course or to a Level 2 programme while continuing to access part time ESOL support.

Level 1 courses have an emphasis on personal development, building confidence in team work and problem-solving and setting the foundations for further study. Students on Level 1 courses are also introduced to the skills and attributes needed for the workplace. All students on Level 1 programmes study English and Maths qualifications to support their main programme and progression.

Level 1 courses include common workskills units but allow for a degree of specialisation based on student interest and aspiration. Current pathways are:

• Health and Childcare
• Business and IT (vocational pathway)
• Sport and Personal Development
• Visual Arts and Creative Media (UAL)

GCSEs, ESOL and Functional Skills

Our aim is to support students to achieve the vital passport qualifications in English, Maths and Science which are so important to employers and universities. Some students may take a GCSE in one or two years or may choose work towards this by taking other qualifications along the way. The current offer includes Biology, English and Mathematics

For further information on our curriculum, please refer to our prospectus or contact enquiries@longleypark.ac.uk

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