Education
The college runs a range of courses, from basic English and Maths to foundation degree courses. The college has the largest number of higher education students of any college in North Staffordshire.
The college does not offer a-levels which are instead the responsibility of City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.
The College has some of the highest success rates in Staffordshire. It holds Centre of Vocational Excellence status from the Learning and Skills Council in three critical areas: Care, Construction and Business & Professional Services. and is a member of the 157 Group of high performing schools.
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