OFSTED Inspection

The college is registered as an independent school with the Department for Education and Skills and is subject to regular inspection by OFSTED. An OFSTED inspection took place in June 2006.

Summary of main findings

This is a successful college. It meets its aims of providing a supportive learning environment where students, including CSA students, some of whom have previously experienced difficulty with learning, make good academic progress. Its curriculum succeeds in providing a wide range of courses and the quality of teaching is good. Students feel valued and this makes an important contribution to their academic and personal development. The college’s high expectations and its emphasis on the positive, encourage students of all ages and abilities to gain confidence and to develop mature attitudes to learning. Students’ progress is supported by the hard work and commitment of staff and the insightful leadership provided by the college management. Plans for development are well founded on clearly identified priorities.

Download the full report here or from the OFSTED website.