WESTON COLLEGE IS THE BEST IN THE WEST ACCORDING TO NEW GOVERNMENT-BACKED SURVEY

By YouPR | Monday, February 20, 2012, 15:21

Dr Paul Phillips,OBE, Principal of Weston College, deemed Best in the West

Weston College is the best in the West, according to the results of a new poll funded by the Skills Funding Agency.

The Framework for Excellence survey saw 'learner satisfaction' at Weston College ahead of students in Bath, Bristol, Strode, Bridgwater, Wiltshire and Exeter colleges.

Strategic Support Manager Claire Bushell, said: "This is a fantastic achievement for Weston College because nearly 3,000 students took part.

"Our overall score for learner satisfaction at Weston was 84 per cent and our highest accolade was 89 per cent for the respect students received from staff.

"This is an excellent result and shows just how highly students think of their College."

Principal Dr Paul Phillips, OBE, added: "I am very proud of our team at Weston College and the fact that their tremendous hard work has been appreciated by so many learners and now recognised by the Government."

The Skills Funding Agency is a partner organisation of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, which invests £4 billion annually in colleges and training organisations, to fund training for adults in England.

Framework for Excellence survey results:

Institution

Learner Satisfaction (out of 10)

Weston College

8.4

City of Bath College

8.2

City of Bristol College

8.0

Strode College

8.0

Bridgwater College