STUDENTS and staff at Wiltshire College have reason to celebrate after earning a Good Ofsted report.

Following the inspection of the college’s campuses in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Lackham and Salisbury back in May, Ofsted inspectors found that the college has high expectations of students who benefit from effective teaching and support and who have sustained good personal and academic outcomes over time.

The report stated: “Students across all the campuses work together respectfully, are polite and behave courteously. You and your staff have created a welcoming family atmosphere.

“Pass rates of students taking English and mathematics GCSE and functional skills qualifications have increased and are above national achievement rates. The achievement of adult students and apprentices has remained high.”

Amanda Burnside, Wiltshire College’s Principal, was delighted with the feedback.

“The highly positive inspection outcomes confirm the great progress we continue to make on our journey to becoming outstanding and are exactly in line with our five year strategy,” she said.

“I’m very proud of what staff have achieved in the last three years with a relentless focus on the student experience.”

The report also praised teachers for carefully monitoring the students’ progress, for the way it goes about its safeguarding procedures and for keeping them safe too.

“Students receive highly appropriate and helpful advice and guidance before they start their courses and during their courses. Teachers, staff and students carefully adhere to health and safety rules,” inspectors said.