Continuing to lead the way
City of Bristol College continues to lead the way as the top-performing Further Education college in the region, for the second consecutive year.
Following the release of the Government’s 2024–2025 National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs), the college has once again secured its position at the top in the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) region, while strengthening its standing nationally.
A Record of Continued Improvement
Our overall achievement rates have increased by 1.2 percentage points, placing us 3.2 percentage points above the national average.
This sustained improvement firmly positions the college within the top 25% of Further Education colleges nationally, a reflection of our commitment to delivering high-quality education and outstanding outcomes for all learners.
Leading the Region Across All Age Groups
16–18 provision has improved again this year, reinforcing our position as the best-performing college in the region for young people.
Adult provision remains a standout strength, performing 4.5 percentage points above the national average, placing us in the top 20% nationally.
Strong Results in Core Subjects
We continue to exceed national expectations in key subjects:
- GCSE English and Maths (grades 4–9) are 1.6 percentage points above the national average.
- Adult English provision is particularly strong at 12 percentage points above national benchmarks.
- GCSE Maths achievement rates are 2 percentage points above the national average.
- Youth Maths provision outperforms by 2.1 percentage points.
Outstanding Performance Across Subject Areas
Many of our curriculum areas are delivering exceptional results:
- Construction: now 6 percentage points above the national average, following another year of improvement
- Business and Administration: over 10 percentage points above national averages and the best in the region
- Health, Public Services and Care: more than 3 percentage points above national averages
- Education and Training: exceeding national benchmarks by over 5 percentage points
- Preparation for Life and Work: 4 percentage points above national benchmarks
- Retail and Commercial Enterprise: nearly 2 percentage points above the national average, and the best in the region
Delivering Excellence for Every Learner
These results reflect the dedication of our students and staff, and our ongoing commitment to inclusive, high-quality education.
We are proud to once again be recognised as the top-performing Further Education college in the region and among the strongest nationally; we remain focused on building on this success to create even more opportunities for our learners and community.
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