Newcastle and Stafford Colleges rated "Outstanding" by regulator
The group has retained its top ranking after a recent inspection by Ofsted
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges is celebrating after being rated "Outstanding", once again, by the regulator.
The group has retained the top ranking after being inspected by Ofsted in 2024.
It was handed the prestigious title after receiving top marks in eight practice areas, including quality of education, personal development, and its work with apprenticeships.
Craig Hodgson, Principal and Chief Executive of NSCG, said: “I am so pleased that Ofsted Inspectors experienced first-hand what I see from our students, apprentices and staff every single day – a warm and welcoming environment where learners are motivated and enthusiastic and staff demonstrate creativity, energy and passion in all that they do."
“The inspection period was an intense week for everyone involved and we wouldn’t have been able to achieve what we did without our students, apprentices, governors, employers and wider civic partners, who gave us their full support throughout, each playing an important part in the final outcome.
Commenting on the result, Adam Jogee MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme and Leigh Ingham MP for Stafford released a joint statement: “We are delighted to learn that Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group has once again been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
"This fabulous outcome is a reflection of the college’s unwavering focus on student success and its ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the local economy."