Ada National College for Digital Skills - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Ada National College for Digital Skills
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Ada National College for Digital Skills
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Westminster SW1V 4LD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Students receive guidance about applications to higher education, degree apprenticeships, and interview practice from employers.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Students benefit from receiving one-to-one coaching from industry professionals to gain insights into the world of work.
Career Advice and Guidance: High-quality and impartial careers advice and guidance is provided, enabling students to make informed choices about their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: The college has effective links with the local council, and there is a clear referral process for students who need support.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Designated safeguarding leads and deputies are suitably qualified and experienced.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Staff provide students with information about staying safe and how to protect themselves from potential risks.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including chess, disk jockey skills, art, climbing, and teaching computing to children from a local primary school.
Work Experience/Internships: Students work on industry projects such as data analysis for financial projects and sustainability and e-waste projects.
Support for Sports/Arts: Enrichment programme includes options in arts such as disk jockey skills.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Teaching computing to children from a local primary school is part of the enrichment program.
Academic Performance: Students develop skills highly valued by employers and benefit from a curriculum designed to meet their needs.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff use information from assessments well to adapt curriculum approaches and address any identified gaps in learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students study in calm and orderly learning environments, developing professional behaviours needed for work.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: All students take a BTEC National Diploma in computer science.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers set high expectations for students regarding homework and assignment submissions.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Staff organise and sequence the curriculum thoughtfully to enable students to build and apply their knowledge.
Strengths/Challenges: Some teachers do not effectively challenge students or provide inspiring lessons consistently.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Feedback to students and apprentices varies in quality, with some receiving less helpful or late feedback.
School Culture and Ethos: Students and apprentices learn in a positive and supportive environment that respects individual differences.
Class Size: Classes are structured to meet the needs of students, particularly in computing.
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Ada National College for Digital Skills is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater London, London.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.7 | 31.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.71 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.12% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 51 | 196 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 72.07% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 27% | 3.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 10.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.86% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.48 | 34.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.23 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 22.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 259 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 72.92% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 2.85% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 5.54% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.15 4 | 31.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.92% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 205 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 73.18% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.64% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.41 | 31.07 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.08 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.11% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 10.45% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 3.36% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.36% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
