Woodhouse College
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| Principal: | Ann Robinson |
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| Student Population: | 926 (2003) |
| Location: | Woodhouse Road, Finchley, London N12 9EY |
Woodhouse College is a single site sixth form college situated between North Finchley and Friern Barnet on the eastern side of the London Borough of Barnet. The college caters mainly for full-time students aged 16 to 18 whose primary aim is to progress to higher education (HE). The learners it recruits have truly outstanding levels of attainment and high aspirations. A significant proportion of students travel from outside the borough of Barnet, from as far as Haringey, Enfield and Harrow to attend the college.
Barnet, with high employment rates, has accounted for over 70% of net employment growth within North London over the period 1993 to 1998. The borough has well above average educational attainment levels compared with the rest of London. Barnet contains the largest Jewish community in London and a significant Indian community, about 9% of the population in the borough.
In January 2003, there were 926 students on roll. The sixth form curriculum reflects the strong demand for General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary (GCE AS) and GCE Advanced-level (GCE A-level) courses. There are two vocational GCE A-level courses, Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) (double award) in business and in ICT and one General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ) intermediate business course. Some 97% of the work of the college is provided for learners at level 3 with around 3% at level 2 and none at level 1. In the 2002/03, 88% of the students are taking GCE AS/A-level courses, 10% AVCEs and 2% intermediate GNVQ.
The college mission aims to `provide a high quality full-time education for students who seek a structured and supportive environment' and to enable students to progress to HE, further education (FE), or to employment. The college puts emphasis on `the value added achievement of its students across their range of abilities and aspirations, celebrating the success of every individual.'
Links
Woodhouse College Official Website [1]
BBC News Education League Tables [2]