Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College, Guisborough
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Guisborough, part of Atomix Educational Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College in detail
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College in its own words
In its own words: "The facilities at Prior Pursglove College are some of the best in the area and it’s our friendly, welcoming and relaxed campus that helps students love their time here. There’s plenty of social space to meet up with friends and we’re just a two minute walk away from the local amenities of Guisborough town centre."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 12 December 2026, an open evening on Saturday 12 December 2026, an open day on Tuesday 23 March 2027 and an open evening on Tuesday 23 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Redcar and Cleveland
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is one of 3 schools run by Atomix Educational Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 857 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 46% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 19% into work. 14% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prior Pursglove College (inside), 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The college excels at preparing students for their future careers through excellent teaching, strong exam results, and comprehensive support. Students develop valuable skills for modern life through relevant tutorial topics like staying safe online and healthy relationships. The college offers outstanding careers guidance with real-world experience and trips to universities, helping most students progress to university or apprenticeships.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned curricula that help students develop and consolidate knowledge over time, with effective teaching strategies including independent learning and self-marking
- Strong exam preparation with frequent practice questions and group analysis of answers
- Excellent support for students with high needs using education, health and care plan targets to plan learning
- High student retention rates and improving achievement in A* to B grades across subjects
- Comprehensive careers guidance including employer fairs, university visits, and guest speakers, resulting in high progression to positive destinations
Areas for Improvement
- English and mathematics functional skills teaching not planned precisely enough using students' initial assessment results and prior attainment, with some higher-ability students completing tasks that are too easy
- Teaching and development training not yet consistently applied across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with students feeling safe on college sites and knowing how to report concerns, which staff handle promptly.
Extracurricular Activities
Career and employer fairs, armed forces visits, apprenticeship events, university trips, work experience, Christmas market activities for students with high needs
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is a good provider serving 16 to 19-year-olds across two sites, offering a wide range of A-level and vocational courses with strong progression to higher education and apprenticeships.
About
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is a sixth form college with sites in Guisborough and Stockton-on-Tees. The college is a result of a merger between Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College in May 2016.
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At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
30.8
Points per entry
C+
Best 3 A-Levels
12%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
697
A-Level students
88%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 13 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 857 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
14%
Top-third university
61%
Degree course
67%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 777 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
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11 Sep 2026
Open event bookings are now open
8 Sep 2026
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13 Aug 2026
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10 Aug 2026
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17 Jul 2026
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Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redcar and Cleveland is 8 (the median across 66 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Guisborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Guisborough
Across Redcar and Cleveland council
Places available
1,672
Applications
1,452
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Redcar and Cleveland council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Questions parents ask about Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
What is Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Redcar and Cleveland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College?
Apply through Redcar and Cleveland's coordinated admissions process, naming Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redcar and Cleveland is 8 (the median across 66 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College?
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is at Church Walk, Guisborough, TS14 6BU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)