OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

New College Doncaster underwent a full Ofsted inspection in December 2021. We are extremely proud of the feedback and grades that the college received:

• Overall Effectiveness – Outstanding • The quality of education – Outstanding • Behaviour and attitudes – Outstanding • Personal development – Outstanding • Leadership and management – Outstanding • Education programmes for young people – Outstanding • Provision for learners with high needs – Outstanding

“Students benefit from very high-quality teaching. Teachers demonstrate a very comprehensive knowledge of their subjects and communicate this well to students. They successfully develop students’ understanding of the technical terminology used in their subject areas. As a result, students quickly develop the new knowledge that they need when they leave college.”

“The learning environment at the college is highly conducive to successful working, quiet when necessary for research and thinking time, but also open and welcoming to allow students to feel confident enough to ask and answer questions. Students value this environment and participate actively in their lessons. They concentrate well, work hard and demonstrate a disciplined approach when working independently.”

“Leaders and staff successfully support students to become highly respectful and active citizens. Students have an excellent understanding of British values such as mutual respect and tolerance, and endeavour to emulate these values. They are very respectful and courteous to each other, to staff and to visitors to the college. They feel safe at college and are confident that, if they have any concerns, these will be addressed quickly.”

“Teachers plan and deliver the curriculum in a logical order to build on students’ prior learning and to develop their knowledge and skills quickly. Students rapidly apply what they know and move on to more difficult concepts.”

“Support for students with high needs is very strong. This support enables students with high needs to settle into college life, contribute to lessons well, and make significant progress in achieving their planned outcomes.”

“Students benefit from excellent pastoral and academic support. This includes targeted interventions to ensure that any students who are behind target very quickly catch up.”

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme provides young people in the local community the chance to develop their sporting ability and shine on the highest possible stage all whilst gaining an outstanding education and creating a TASS Dual Career. At New College you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of level three courses including both A Level and Applied General alongside your chosen sport. Find out more at one of our open events.

The senior leadership team at New College Doncaster won a National Teaching Award for their success in leading the college through its first five years, culminating in their ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report. The Bronze Award for FE Team of the Year means they were recognised as one of the six best FE teams across the country this year.