Ofsted 'Good' rating at Stoke College
There's cause for celebration after a recent inspection
The report describes the College as "a place where learners are highly motivated and well supported and where teachers and coaches have expert knowledge.
"Working well with employers in the community and a wide range of stakeholders, they ensure the best possible experience and progression for their learners, and identify skills that learners need to work in their chosen sectors."
Until now, the College had been given a rating of Requires Improvement in its last 3 inspections, most recently back in 2019.
This latest Ofsted report says:
"Since the previous inspection, there have been significant changes to the leadership team at Stoke on Trent College. Leaders and the governing body have achieved significant improvements to the quality of education and the experience that most learners receive."
Stoke on Trent College is one of first set of colleges being inspected under the new ‘enhanced framework’ including a new sub-judgement on how well the college meet the skills needs of the area and employers.
It recently won a further £13m for more capital developments at its Shelton and Burslem bases and will be offering the new T Levels this September.
Principal and CEO Lisa Capper MBE said, “We are delighted with the outcome of the inspection. Thanks to our staff, governors and students there has been a tremendous collective effort across the College to get to this point and there is more to come. There are great opportunities ahead with our skills-based and technical curriculum and for the success of all of our students whatever age or stage they are at. Our ultimate ambition is to ensure all our students have a great experience and gain the skills needed to positively progress during their time with us.”