Ofsted inspected the College from 30 January to 1 February 2024, awarding us with a grade of ‘Outstanding’ in all areas:

Overall Effectiveness
Quality of Education
Behaviour and Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership and Management
Education Programmes for Young People
Adult Learning Programmes
Overall Effectiveness at Previous Inspection

Included in the key findings were:

• Students are encouraged by teachers to become the best, most authentic version of themselves as performers.

• Students from all backgrounds feel very welcome at the college. Leaders and staff make excellent use of feedback from students through a range of forums.

• They have designed a curriculum that is focused extremely well on the evolving needs of the performing arts industry. They seek continuous feedback from industry professionals to guide them on curriculum development so that it is up to date and relevant.

• Through their third-year performances they are thoroughly prepared to go into work and know the high standards of performance that they need to achieve. Students have good-quality audition calls and recalls, and a high proportion obtain desirable stage, film, and commercial contracts.

• Leaders and staff have an exceptional approach to equality and inclusion.

 

You can view the full report here: Ofsted Report 2024