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We're Ofsted
Outstanding...
again!

We are delighted to announce we have retained our 'Outstanding' grade.

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Record breaking
results once again!

NSCG once again out performs national averages to position itself as the No.1 College in Staffordshire.

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We're Top of the Class! Latest DfE data makes NSCG No.1 FE college in Staffordshire and amongst the best nationally.

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OFSTED OUTSTANDING BANNER242

We're Ofsted
Outstanding...
again!

We are delighted to announce we have retained our 'Outstanding' grade.

Read the full report

RESULTS MOBILEBANNER

Record breaking
results once again!

NSCG once again out performs national averages to position itself as the No.1 College in Staffordshire.

Discover more.

From the moment you get here, it feels like you’re getting somewhere.

So, why NSCG? And why now?

What is it about our high achieving colleges, that makes things start to happen for thousands of students every year?

You might not know it yet. But you will. Because greatness has to start somewhere. And that somewhere is NSCG. We’ll pave the way for success, awaken your ambition and inspire the extraordinary within you.

Your progress, your results, your journey – it all begins at NSCG.

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59.8%

A Level pass rate

1,169 completed a BTEC Extended Diploma with a

60.8%

pass rate

58%

T Level pass rate

RUBY SMITH

The staff at NSCG have been incredibly supportive across all my projects and there have been so many opportunities available to me.

Ruby Smith

Course(s)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Film, TV and Creative Media Production (D*D*D*)

School

Blessed William Howard High School

Destination

The University of Salford to study TV & Radio

IMOGEN SPEAKMAN

I chose to study at NSCG because of their positive reputation. I'm so glad I did and my favourite memory is having the opportunity to travel to Iceland as part of my A Level Geography studies.

Imogen Speakman

Course(s)

A Levels in Business (A*), Geography (A*), Maths (A*) and EPQ (A*)

School

Madeley School

Destination

The University of Manchester to study Business Accounting

SHARON OWUSU

My favourite memory is being part of the Students' Union as President and being able to support students that needed it.

Sharon Owusu

Course(s)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (D*DD)

School

Overseas student from Italy

Destination

Keele University to study Biomedical Science

NIAMH GALLAGER

I've loved how inclusive the college is! There is a great social aspect, with events where the whole college would get involved. The lecturers always put in so much effort - nothing is too much trouble.

Niamh Gallagher

Course(s)

A Levels in Biology (A), Environmental Science (A), Maths (B) and EPQ (A)

School

Endon High School

Destination

University of Liverpool to study Mechanical Engineering

FRAN DUDEK

I chose to study at at NSCG as it was best equipped to teach Engineering. The college staff have opened so many doors to apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

Fran Dudek

Course(s)

T Level in Engineering (Merit)

School

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Destination

Staffordshire University Degree Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering with LEONI Wiring Systems

LUKE BREEZE

I chose to join NSCG as it an Ofsted Outstanding college and it did the course I knew I wanted to do. I've had such a brilliant experience.

Luke Breeze

Course(s)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (D*D*D*)

School

The Discovery Academy

Destination

Nottingham Trent University to study Professional Policing

GEORGIA HORTON

My favourite memories have been the performances and having the opportunities to be in productions like the Christmas Panto and Grease The Musical. The staff have been so supportive, always reminding me I could do it, even when I thought I couldn’t.

Georgia Horton

Course(s)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Acting (D*DD)

School

St John Fisher Catholic College

Destination

Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts to study Musical Theatre

BEN HARRISON

My lecturers have been very supportive. The college experience has really built my confidence and expanded my friendship group, allowing me to make lifelong friends.

Ben Harrison

Course(s)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering (D*D*D*) and EPQ (A)

School

Clayton Hall Academy

Destination

Aerospace Engineering Apprenticeship with Airbus

EMILY RIZK

I've loved studying subjects I care about and having more independence, but college staff were always there to reassure me in my abilities.

Emily Rizk

Course(s)

A Levels in English Literature (A*), Environmental Science (A*), Biology (A*) and EPQ (A*)

School

Endon High School

Destination

The University of Edinburgh to study Ecological and Environmental Sciences

SAM PYE

I chose NSCG as I knew the teaching was amazing. The College has provided me with so many opportunities, but favourite memory has got to be the first trip to the Oxbridge universities.

Sam Pye

Course(s)

A Levels in Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), Maths (A*), Further Maths (A*) and EPQ (A*)

School

Chesterton Community Sports College

Destination

University of Cambridge to study Natural Sciences

MARY ROBERTS

I chose NSCG because I'd heard great things about the sports course and there was a Netball team. My favourite memory was when we won the league!

Mary Roberts

Course(s)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (D*D*D*)

School

Biddulph High School

Destination

Staffordshire Police, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

HECTOR JEALOUSE

I've really enjoyed the freedom of college life, but also having the support of the Honours Programme. The staff have really gone above and beyond to support me over the past two years.

Hector Jealouse

Course(s)

A Levels in Economics (A*), Maths (A*), Further Maths (A*), Physics (A*) and EPQ (A)

School

Clayton Hall Academy

Destination

Clare College, University of Cambridge to study Economics.

JAMES MCLELLAND

I chose to study at NSCG after attending an Open Event, which demonstrated the genuine care and interest among the staff for their students to succeed.

Jake McLelland

Course(s)

A Levels in Religious Studies (A*), History (A), English Literature (B) and EPQ (A)

School

Endon High School

Destination

University of Cambridge to study Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

DEMI TURNER

My favourite memory has been the trips I've been on with my friends. College staff have supported with the transition to university and have been able to guide me to a decision that is best for me.

Demi Turner

Course(s)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography & Digital Media (D*D*D*)

School

Birches Head Academy

Destination

University of Staffordshire to study Photography

KATHERINE LEE

The support has been second to none here, we have had extra revision sessions to consolidate knowledge and lots of resources for your independent study.

Katherine Lee

Course(s)

A Levels in Chemistry (A*), Maths (A*) and Physics (A*)

School

Walton High School

Destination

University of Oxford to study Materials Science

RUBY SMITH

The staff at NSCG have been incredibly supportive across all my projects and there have been so many opportunities available to me.

Ruby Smith

Course(s)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Film, TV and Creative Media Production (D*D*D*)

School

Blessed William Howard High School

Destination

The University of Salford to study TV & Radio

IMOGEN SPEAKMAN

I chose to study at NSCG because of their positive reputation. I'm so glad I did and my favourite memory is having the opportunity to travel to Iceland as part of my A Level Geography studies.

Imogen Speakman

Course(s)

A Levels in Business (A*), Geography (A*), Maths (A*) and EPQ (A*)

School

Madeley School

Destination

The University of Manchester to study Business Accounting