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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 40% of students progressing to university, this institution offers a solid pathway for those seeking higher education, although only 3% advance to top-third universities. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall academic performance and student satisfaction. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options for their child’s further education.
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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%. | 40% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 1602 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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51.66058, -0.40738 · WD17 3EZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN130720
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.westherts.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Herts College rated by Ofsted?
West Herts College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is West Herts College a good school?
West Herts College 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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