Ofsted
report
Hartpury College was graded as ‘outstanding’ across all five cross-college areas by the Ofsted Inspectors:
- Overall Effectiveness of Provision - Outstanding Grade 1
- Capacity to Improve - Outstanding Grade 1
- Outcomes for Learners - Outstanding Grade 1
- Quality of Provision - Outstanding Grade 1
- Leadership and Management - Outstanding Grade 1
Hartpury College is delighted with the outcome of its recent Ofsted inspection which graded the college 'Outstanding'. The glowing report for the Gloucestershire institution gave grade 1, the highest possible, for all cross college aspects of its work. Hartpury is one of only three land-based colleges in the UK to be graded as Outstanding.
During November 2009 the College was inspected by HMI Gloria Dolan and her team of Ofsted inspectors.
The Inspection Report looked into key areas of college life which included the overall effectiveness of provision, capacity to improve, outcomes for learners, quality of provision, leadership and management, safeguarding, and equality and diversity. It looked at the specific subject areas of animal care, veterinary nursing and sport, leisure and recreation and outdoor adventure.
Hartpury was graded as ‘outstanding’ in all 5 cross-college areas, overall effectiveness of provision, capacity to improve, outcomes for learners, quality of provision and leadership and management.
Ofsted concluded, “Hartpury College is an outstanding college. Students enjoy their time at college and achieve well. Outcomes for students are outstanding, including their preparation for economic well-being. Students make very good progress. Success rates and attendance rates are high.”
“The range of courses and enrichment activities is outstanding and meets the needs and interests of students very effectively. Progression routes are clear and a high proportion of students progress to higher-level learning at college. Partnership work is outstanding. The college engages with employers, schools, the community and other partners very effectively to widen participation and enhance provision. Care, guidance and support for students are outstanding. Students feel safe and recognise the importance of taking responsibility for their own safety and that of others. Academic and pastoral support are of high quality and readily available for students. Students receive excellent advice and guidance on their next steps in education, training and employment.
“Leadership and management are outstanding. The college has a strong record of bringing about improvements. Self-assessment is robust. The £41 million investment over the last 15 years has ensured that most facilities for learning are outstanding or good, with a very small proportion that are satisfactory. Staff and students have a strong awareness of safety, and accommodation for 16 to 18-year-olds is secure. The college promotes equality and diversity effectively and has successfully closed the achievement gap between students of different ethnic heritage.”
Speaking on the published report, College Principal Malcolm Wharton, commented: “I am absolutely delighted with the findings of the Ofsted inspection report. The inspection report represents a clear endorsement of the College’s ability to offer the very best learning experience and is a very fitting testament to the hard work put in by both staff and students alike on a daily basis.”
He added: “We are all very proud to receive the designation of ‘outstanding college’ and I say this on behalf of everyone here at the College – the staff, the Governors and especially the students. I hope the outcome of this report will inspire our future students to go on to achieve even more success.”
Download the full Ofsted report
Read our press releases about the Ofsted Outstanding award:
Outstanding agricultural education at Hartpury College
Outstanding College is a key Gloucestershire resource
Investment pays dividends in spades for land based college
Read the press coverage:
Farmers Weekly online
This Is Gloucestershire
Horse and Hound
Farming UK
Horse Magazine