Woodhouse College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2022

Students flourish in the welcoming and exceptionally inclusive community. Students celebrate diversity through the numerous events and societies, such as the recent cultural dress fashion show organised by the African-Caribbean Society with the student council. Consequently, students embrace the freedom they have to express themselves in a diverse community. Students become more independent in their studies because staff have exceedingly high expectations of them. As a result, students have outstanding levels of motivation and are very ambitious to succeed. Students are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps after college and many attend specialist academy programmes in areas such as medicine and Oxbridge preparation. The vast majority of students go on to university, and many obtain places at universities with very demanding entry criteria. Students' attendance at college is consistently excellent because they feel privileged to attend high-quality sessions led by teachers who are passionate about their subjects. Teachers are experts in their field and craft lessons to challenge students to think beyond what is expected at A level. Students receive highly effective support for their mental health. This includes a popular well-being dog who is used to help students to stay calm. There are also workshops to help students manage exam stress. Students are able to book appointments with counsellors if they need more specialist support. Consequently, this support helps to improve students' well-being and helps them to manage stressful situations, such as examinations.

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