Tameside College

About Tameside College

Tameside College’s headline sixth-form metrics sit notably below the Tameside local authority average for secondary schools. The college’s Progress 8-style measure for A-levels, its value-added score, stands at -0.13, which is actually slightly above the LA average of -0.19 for all secondary schools. However, the Department for Education bands this progress as ‘Below average’, meaning students here typically achieve slightly lower A-level grades than their prior attainment would predict. The average points per entry is 28.71, equating to a grade of C, and the best three A-levels average out at a C- grade. With only 2.3% of entries achieving AAB or higher, the college is not a strong performer for high-grade outcomes. For parents considering post-16 options, this data suggests Tameside College serves a broad intake but does not push the most able students towards the top grades that selective or higher-performing local schools like Laurus Ryecroft or Fairfield High School for Girls achieve.

The college’s A-level results are based on 177 students in the 2023/24 academic year, and the overall picture is one of modest academic outcomes. The value-added confidence interval ranges from -0.24 to -0.03, meaning there is a statistical chance that the true progress figure could be slightly less negative, but the banding remains firmly below average. There is no KS2 or GCSE data to compare, as this is a 16-99 institution, so parents cannot benchmark earlier attainment. Compared to the LA average Progress 8 of -0.19, the college’s -0.13 is marginally better, but the ‘Below average’ banding is a clear signal. The points per entry grade of C is in line with many non-selective sixth forms nationally, but the lack of high-grade outcomes (just 2.3% AAB) will concern families aiming for Russell Group universities. The college does not report maths or English progress separately, so it is unclear how core subjects perform.

Tameside College offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, music rooms, astro turf, tennis courts, and a chapel, alongside standard provisions like science labs, a library, and a sports hall. Sports on offer include badminton, netball, hockey, athletics, cross country, rounders, and tennis, while extracurricular clubs cover science, eco, art, coding, debate, Model UN, orchestra, choir, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The college is non-denominational and co-educational, with a headteacher, Jackie Moores, leading the institution. As a 16-99 institution, it caters to adult learners as well as school-leavers, which may appeal to families seeking a more mature, mixed-age environment. The college is not oversubscribed based on available data, and there are no SEND provisions listed. This school will suit students who want a broad range of facilities and clubs without the pressure of a high-achieving sixth form, but families prioritising strong A-level outcomes or university progression should look at higher-performing local options.

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