What our priorities are and how we are doing

The Manchester College has continued to increase the overall achievement rate across all learners with an average success rate of 88.8% in the most recent annual report.

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To get a copy of the latest Self-assessment report for The Manchester College, please submit a written request so we can understand the nature and purpose of your enquiry. Alternatively, please feel free to view one of our public reports as the information you require may be available in those.

The Manchester College aims to improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. The strategy for the organisation centres around continuously growing and improving upon our previous performances.

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The Teaching and Learning Strategy at The Manchester College is constantly evolving with the needs and demands of the students. For more information about our strategy, please submit a written request so we can provide you with the most up to date details.

Ofsted Inspection Report

The Manchester College received a “Good” Ofsted rating (March 2019), across all provision types and aspects including effectiveness of leadership, quality of teaching, personal development, and outcomes for learners. The report states “Leaders have an ambitious strategy for the college that they align carefully to the needs of the Manchester city region. They plan a highly effective curriculum offer” and “Almost all students, including a high proportion of those who have high needs, benefit from effective work-related learning and high-quality work experience activities”. In December 2020, an ungraded interim visit was carried out owing to the suspension of inspections due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The visit involved online discussions with leaders, managers, staff, and students and reported against specific themes around curriculum delivery, online safety and how the teaching of knowledge and skills were adapted during that time.

Ofsted website