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Riverside College Halton
Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QQ, Halton
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With nearly half of students progressing to university, this college offers solid pathways for further education, though only a small percentage gain admission to top-third universities. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall performance comprehensively, but the focus on higher education suggests a commitment to academic achievement.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 1161 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.36396, -2.73474 · WA8 7QQ
School details
Local authorityHalton
RegionNorth West
URN130622
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.riversidecollege.ac.uk
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What is Riverside College Halton rated by Ofsted?
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Is Riverside College Halton a good school?
Riverside College Halton scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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