Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
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Details
Type
Academy Converter
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Academy Trust
THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Atherton
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
April 2018
Website
www.sjd.ac.uk
Reference Number
145748
Additional Provisions
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Class Sizes
Total Pupils
Cohort Sizes
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Pupil Ethnicities
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About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2021/22, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
1 inspection on record
- 2022Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Students with SEND benefit from effective support.
- Transitional arrangements are highly effective.
Curriculum2- The curriculum is well planned and sequenced.
- Curriculum becomes progressively more difficult.
Leadership2- Leaders are extremely ambitious and committed.
- A culture of self-improvement permeates the college.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding is effective and well organised.
- A culture of protection and zero tolerance of bullying exists.
Pupil Progress2- Students make exceptional progress in their studies.
- Learning is linked to practical examples.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers are well qualified and passionate about their subjects.
- Teachers use a wide range of teaching strategies.
Personal Development2- Students are taught that harassment is unacceptable.
- Students understand the importance of consent.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Bullying and harassment are not tolerated.
- A positive and respectful culture is promoted.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Destinations
Where students go after finishing their studies
Destination data is not available for this school
Finances
2024/25
Income per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £0 or £0 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.
Expenditure per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £649,000 or £343 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.
About This Data
- •Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
- •Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
- •In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.