Colleges, Long read, sixth forms

The story of PiXL: how the pursuit of excellence found new meaning

On a mission to help school and college leaders solve shared problems together, Pixl chief Rachel Johnson talks to...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges, sixth forms

Sixth form college delays closure after backlash from parents, union and MP

Plans to close this academic year have been pushed back to July 2024 after leaders admit they 'got it...

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges, sixth forms

College leaders to fight ‘destabilising’ free school bids

Five colleges unite to lobby west Yorkshire MPs over new proposed sixth forms and college applications

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted, sixth forms

Sussex sixth form college retains ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating 10 years after last visit

Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College gets top Ofsted rating in all areas

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
sixth forms, UTCs

Bids for at least 6 ‘elite’ sixth forms formally submitted

Latest applications also include bids for two UTCs with a third in the pipeline

FE Week Reporter
Jason Noble and Samantha Booth
Colleges, Ofsted, sixth forms

Sixth form and FE college quality hits new high

100 per cent of sixth form colleges have 'outstanding' or 'good' ratings

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Levelling Up, sixth forms

Step aside Eton: New trust joins ‘elite’ sixth form race

Bradford-based trust eyes STEM sixth form for girls

Jason Noble
Jason Noble