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Rochdale Sixth Form College
College Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6HY, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.3 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
1,480
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a strong university progression rate of 74%, this college demonstrates a commitment to helping students advance to higher education, including a notable 22% acceptance into top-third universities. However, it is worth noting that the LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 15% of schools, suggesting some challenges in the local context. Overall, parents should consider these factors when evaluating the college for their child's post-16 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 914 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.61708, -2.16452 · OL12 6HY
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN144463
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
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What is Rochdale Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Rochdale Sixth Form College a good school?
Rochdale Sixth Form College scores 15.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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