Farnborough College of Technology

Overview

Farnborough College of Technology is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, adult learning, apprenticeships, and provision for learners with high needs. The report highlights a ‘welcoming and respectful culture’ where learners are ‘highly motivated’ and achieve well, though inconsistencies remain in education programmes for young people.

Strengths

• Learners demonstrate ‘excellent’ professional behaviours, attending well and working hard in a supportive environment.
• Adult learners, apprentices, and those with high needs receive ‘highly effective’ teaching and tailored support, leading to strong achievement and progression.
• Leaders maintain strong employer partnerships, ensuring curricula meet regional skills needs and provide industry-standard training.
• The college managed significant logistical challenges caused by RAAC closures effectively, maintaining continuity for learners.
• A ‘rich and well-considered personal development programme’ equips learners with knowledge about health, relationships, and British values.

Areas to improve

• Improve teaching and assessment in AS- and A-level courses so learners acquire necessary knowledge and understand how to achieve their grades.
• Improve the quality of education for young people to ensure they receive consistently high-quality teaching across all programmes.

Safeguarding

The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.