Nottingham College

New College Nottingham is a mixed, selective, non-denominational general further education college situated in Nottingham. It is a 16 plus with five different sites in the centre of Nottingham. The latest Ofsted report identified 14,029 learners at the school, between the ages of 16-19, studying a range of academic and vocational courses.

The college was established in 1998 through a merger of smaller educational centres in the Nottingham area. Further merging has happened, most recently early in 2017, when the college merged together with Central College Nottingham.

Principal

Janet Smith

Values and Vision

New College Nottingham has a high success rate for getting its former students into a successful place in the job market or further education. It also provides an adult education service

The college specialises in music and performance as well as excelling in its media and creative courses. It hosts a wide range of facilities to help its learners’ experiences, from a hair and beauty salon and art gallery through to a music venue and theatre.

Ofsted

“Governors, leaders and managers place a strong focus on raising standards through well-managed quality improvement activities that have led to good and improving outcomes for learners across the college. Managers engage very well with partner organisations, aligning the college’s curriculum to meet their priorities, the needs of local and regional employers and the expectations of learners. Learners behave well, show respect for each other and their tutors, and demonstrate a positive attitude to their studies.”

View New College Nottingham’s latest Ofsted report