top of page

Leicester College Retains ‘Good’ Ofsted Status


Leicester College has again been rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects by Ofsted after an inspection in October 2023. The College’s last Ofsted inspection in 2017 also rated it as ‘Good’.


The College achieved ‘Good’ ratings for all aspects of its provision: for quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; leadership and management; education programmes for young people; adult learning programmes; apprenticeships; and provision for learners with high needs.


The new report from Ofsted highlights that:

  • ‘Students, adults, apprentices and learners with high needs gain confidence in themselves and what they can achieve. They are well prepared to take their next steps in education, employment or living more independently.’

  • ‘Students and apprentices demonstrate high standards of behaviours at all sites.’

  • ‘Teachers have considerable knowledge of their subjects and use this well to teach the curriculum.’

  • ‘Almost all younger students participate in useful work experience that supports them to develop their personal skills and vocational expertise. Many progress to employment or further study at college or university.’

  • ‘Learners with high needs benefit from suitably planned courses that meet their individual needs.’

  • ‘Students and apprentices have access to a wide range of support and activities to help them with their mental and physical well-being.’

  • ‘Leaders establish productive links with a wide range of stakeholders and employers.’

  • ‘Leaders and managers prioritise developing the skills of teachers and staff. It has a positive impact on the quality of the teaching, learning and assessment that students and apprentices receive.’

  • ‘Leaders and managers focus closely on decreasing social disadvantage in the city and region.’

The full report can be viewed here.


Verity Hancock, Principal and CEO of Leicester College said: “We are delighted with this excellent report which reflects the high standards of teaching, learning, support and facilities available to all of our students and apprentices."


"This grading is testament to the hard work and expertise of all our staff in helping to ensure a great experience and successful outcomes for our students and apprentices.”



Most Read

One Million Tins Of Baked Beans Delivered To Felix To Help Tackle UK Hunger

One Million Tins Of Baked Beans Delivered To Felix To Help Tackle UK Hunger

One million tins of baked beans will be produced for people facing food insecurity this summer through an innovative partnership between Princes, Waitrose, Alliance Food Sourcing (AFS), and Felix (formerly The Felix Project and FareShare).

Black Talent Awards Unveils 2026 Finalists

Black Talent Awards Unveils 2026 Finalists

The Black Talent Awards (BTA) has unveiled its 2026 finalists as the national platform prepares to mark its fifth anniversary, celebrating five years of recognising Black professional achievement, leadership, entrepreneurship and impact across the UK.

Radfield Home Care Shortlisted For Two British Franchise Awards

Radfield Home Care Shortlisted For Two British Franchise Awards

Radfield Home Care has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.

Categories

  • Dec 5, 2023
  • 2 min read

Leicester College has again been rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects by Ofsted after an inspection in October 2023. The College’s last Ofsted inspection in 2017 also rated it as ‘Good’.


The College achieved ‘Good’ ratings for all aspects of its provision: for quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; leadership and management; education programmes for young people; adult learning programmes; apprenticeships; and provision for learners with high needs.


The new report from Ofsted highlights that:

  • ‘Students, adults, apprentices and learners with high needs gain confidence in themselves and what they can achieve. They are well prepared to take their next steps in education, employment or living more independently.’

  • ‘Students and apprentices demonstrate high standards of behaviours at all sites.’

  • ‘Teachers have considerable knowledge of their subjects and use this well to teach the curriculum.’

  • ‘Almost all younger students participate in useful work experience that supports them to develop their personal skills and vocational expertise. Many progress to employment or further study at college or university.’

  • ‘Learners with high needs benefit from suitably planned courses that meet their individual needs.’

  • ‘Students and apprentices have access to a wide range of support and activities to help them with their mental and physical well-being.’

  • ‘Leaders establish productive links with a wide range of stakeholders and employers.’

  • ‘Leaders and managers prioritise developing the skills of teachers and staff. It has a positive impact on the quality of the teaching, learning and assessment that students and apprentices receive.’

  • ‘Leaders and managers focus closely on decreasing social disadvantage in the city and region.’

The full report can be viewed here.


Verity Hancock, Principal and CEO of Leicester College said: “We are delighted with this excellent report which reflects the high standards of teaching, learning, support and facilities available to all of our students and apprentices."


"This grading is testament to the hard work and expertise of all our staff in helping to ensure a great experience and successful outcomes for our students and apprentices.”



Most Read

One Million Tins Of Baked Beans Delivered To Felix To Help Tackle UK Hunger

One Million Tins Of Baked Beans Delivered To Felix To Help Tackle UK Hunger

One million tins of baked beans will be produced for people facing food insecurity this summer through an innovative partnership between Princes, Waitrose, Alliance Food Sourcing (AFS), and Felix (formerly The Felix Project and FareShare).

Black Talent Awards Unveils 2026 Finalists

Black Talent Awards Unveils 2026 Finalists

The Black Talent Awards (BTA) has unveiled its 2026 finalists as the national platform prepares to mark its fifth anniversary, celebrating five years of recognising Black professional achievement, leadership, entrepreneurship and impact across the UK.

Radfield Home Care Shortlisted For Two British Franchise Awards

Radfield Home Care Shortlisted For Two British Franchise Awards

Radfield Home Care has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.

Categories

Rising Costs And Work-Life Balance Are Driving Britain’s Home Business Boom

Rising Costs And Work-Life Balance Are Driving Britain’s Home Business Boom

New research from garden building specialists Dunster House explored the booming backyard business economy, with surveying exclusively people who operate from their garden or home.

Zenith Coins Strike Gold With Global Growth

Zenith Coins Strike Gold With Global Growth

A Prestwick business supplying commemorative coins to some of the world's biggest sporting organisations is continuing to expand after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Perthshire Social Enterprise Aims To Feed 100,000 People This Year

Perthshire Social Enterprise Aims To Feed 100,000 People This Year

A Perthshire farmer feeding families in need with surplus deer is aiming to reach 100,000 people this year, after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Recent Posts

bottom of page