- An Ofsted Grade 1 Outstanding college
- The highest possible gold rating in the government's new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
- Commendations from The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
- Degrees awarded by Lancaster University – ranked in the UK’s top ten institutions¹
- Best large college in England for student success, 3 years running2
- One of just six general further education colleges to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers
- The third largest college provider of higher education
- The prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize Award for Higher and Further Education Excellence regarding our partnership work with employers
- A founding member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education (CIFE)
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Assured Status in recognition of our industry-led skills training
- Platinum Status awarded by the RAF for engagement and recruitment
- Driving up education standards through membership of the 157 Group
- Four main campuses, all with cutting edge teaching and learning resources
- A wealth of cultural, sporting and recreational facilities
- A richly diverse student body
- Highly qualified tutors with lots of industry experience
- Lots of individual support and personal development opportunities
- Making better use of our resources through the 'Green Colleges Declaration'
¹Source: The Complete University Guide League Tables 2018
2Source: Education and Skills Funding Agency National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) of general further education colleges published April 2015, May 2016 and June 2017
