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ΒγΑΔΦ±²₯ Doncaster rated β€˜Outstanding’

ΒγΑΔΦ±²₯ Doncaster has been rated β€œoutstanding” in all areas by Ofsted in the college’s first full inspection since opening in 2017.

In a glowing report following the inspection in December, Ofsted described the college as having β€œa culture of very high expectations, which supports [students] to maximise their potential and achieve their aspirations.”

Students, β€œbenefit from very high-quality teaching”, β€œmake rapid progress in developing the skills and knowledge”, and β€œbenefit from excellent pastoral and academic support”. β€œMost students progress to higher education, including prestigious universities. The number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who progress to higher education is particularly high.”

Teachers, meanwhile, β€œchallenge students to be the best that they can be”, β€œdemonstrate a very comprehensive knowledge of their subjects and communicate this well to students”, and β€œuse extensively the retrieval strategies … to support students to recall knowledge in the long term”.

β€œWe are delighted to have had such a positive report in our first visit from Ofsted,” said Brendon Fletcher, ΒγΑΔΦ±²₯ Doncaster’s Principal. β€œThis is not only an immense credit to our talented staff and hard-working students, it also reflects the consistent support we have received from parents and governors since we opened in September 2017. ΒγΑΔΦ±²₯ offers a first-rate experience to all our students. Our staff care passionately about securing positive outcomes for every individual, and to have this recognised by Ofsted is very rewarding.”

Overall EffectivenessOutstanding
The quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Education programmes for young peopleOutstanding
Provision for learners with high needsOutstanding

You can download the full report here or view the report below:

Applications for September 2022 are currently open and students can apply . The official application deadline is 1 March 2022. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as current application levels significantly exceed application levels over the last 5 years.

Principal, Brendon Fletcher, with students at ΒγΑΔΦ±²₯ Doncaster

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