Latest Ofsted report for Bradford College published

Ofsted carried out an inspection of the college on Great Horton Road between October 1 and 4, and the education watchdog has now published its report.

The college was judged to be 'outstanding' in the area of behaviour and attitudes, while it was rated as 'good' in the areas of quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, education programmes for young people, adult learning programmes, apprenticeships, and provision for learners with high needs.

Ofsted graded Bradford College as 'good' overall.

Bradford College (Image: Newsquest/Mike Simmonds) Sarah Applewhite, vice principal for quality, teaching and learning at Bradford College, said: "We're delighted that Bradford College has been recognised as a truly inclusive organisation with outstanding student behaviour and attitudes. 

"I'm extremely proud of our staff's dedication to providing a safe, welcoming and highly effective learning environment. 

"Bradford College is going from strength to strength - and this latest report supports our vision of creating a better future for all through education and training, and our mission of working together to transform lives. 

"With external endorsements such as this, we are confident of our ambition to be a truly outstanding college." 

The report said: "Leaders have created a truly inclusive culture at the college. 

"They are ambitious for learners and apprentices from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at the college. 

"Leaders have a good understanding of learners' and apprentices' diverse needs and take effective steps to reduce barriers to learning."

According to the report, leaders have "developed a broad curriculum".

"It (the college) provides many courses to address specific skills shortages in the Bradford district, such as providing training in the local community to build the literacy, numeracy and digital skills that adults need to gain and sustain employment," the report added.

"Leaders and managers have planned an effective curriculum to address local and regional skills deficits. 

"For example, leaders work with the local hospital so they can fully understand the NHS workforce plan, which outlines the need for nurses, radiographers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

"Teachers plan useful and interesting activities to develop learners' and apprentices' confidence in trying new things and interacting with people they do not know."

The report also said learners and apprentices "demonstrate highly positive attitudes to their studies". 

"They conduct themselves professionally and are proud of where they study," it added.