Leading London’s Green Skills Future: Capel Manor College Recognised as Strong Green Skills Education Provider by Ofsted
Capel Manor College is proud to announce the outcomes of its latest Ofsted inspection under its new, stricter framework. Ofsted’s report highlights the College’s leading role in delivering green skills education across London and the surrounding region.
The report recognises Capel Manor College as a key institution for land-based and green skills education, noting its strong partnerships with employers, sector bodies and regional stakeholders. Leaders were commended for aligning the curriculum closely with London’s green skills priorities, ensuring students develop the technical expertise and professional behaviours needed in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Inspectors confirmed that safeguarding arrangements at the College are fully effective, with leaders and governors creating an open and positive culture where safeguarding is embedded across all areas of the organisation. As a result, students and apprentices report feeling safe, supported and confident in raising concerns.
Positive outcomes for students and apprentices
Adult learning programmes were rated at a Strong standard, with inspectors highlighting high achievement rates and the College’s success in supporting students to retrain, upskill and progress into employment or further study.
Across the College, all students and apprentices benefit from industry-standard facilities and resources, meaningful work placements and an inclusive learning environment.
Areas for further development
The inspection also identified some areas for improvement, including strengthening GCSE Maths results for young learners and supporting some apprentices that were affected by previous disruption to their studies. Leaders are prioritising actions to address these areas.
Peter Brammall, Principal at Capel Manor College said:
“This report is testament to the skill, hard work and dedication of the fantastic group of staff, volunteers and Governors who make Capel Manor College the unique learning environment that it is, enhancing the life chances and green skills prospects of thousands of students across London each year. Ofsted summed it up when they said, ‘learners and apprentices are incredibly proud to be part of the College community – they choose the College because of its strong reputation in the land-based and green skills sectors’.”
A unique learning experience
Inspectors highlighted the distinctive learning environment at Capel Manor College, where students learn across green spaces, working farms, a zoo and gardens, gaining hands-on experience that mirrors real industry settings. Students expressed pride in being part of the College and value the opportunity to develop practical skills in inspiring surroundings.
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