Telford College

What Telford College does

Telford College is a publicly funded further and higher education institution based in Wellington, Telford (Shropshire, England), delivering vocational training, A-Levels, T-Levels, apprenticeships, adult learning programmes, and university-level qualifications (HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees, and full degrees via a partnership with Keele University). Its primary learner segments are 16-18 school leavers (the largest cohort), adult upskillers, higher education students, and employer-sponsored apprentices; employer engagement includes work-based delivery, T-Level industry placements, and a dedicated Apprenticeship Plus scheme that allows employers to customise apprenticeship modules (e.g., AI, retrofit, leadership). Geographically the institution is single-region (Telford and the wider West Midlands), with delivery split between on-campus, online/distance learning, and employer-premises apprenticeship models.

The college's core delivery infrastructure centres on purpose-built, industry-mirroring facilities: a £3.5 million Automotive Centre (electric and hybrid vehicle workshops), a £3 million Discovery Centre (CAD suites, welding bays, robotics, CNC machines), a dedicated Logistics Hub, commercial training venues (The Orange Tree restaurant, The Retreat hair and beauty salon) that operate as public-facing businesses, and a planned Telford 6th sixth-form campus in the Station Quarter regeneration zone (launching September 2026). Standard further-education technology underpins delivery (virtual reality suites, Apple Mac suites, digital learning platforms); no proprietary technology platforms, research output, or technology IP were disclosed. Revenue is principally derived from publicly funded streams via the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Department for Education (DfE) for 16-18 provision and eligible adult learners, supplemented by apprenticeship levy receipts from employers, fee-paying adult short courses, and modest commercial income from on-site public-facing venues. Go-to-market is multi-channel: direct website enrolment, school liaison programmes targeting secondary-school leavers, an employer portal plus Apprenticeship Plus, open events and campus tours, and partnership channels (Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation, Local Skills Improvement Plan, Chamber of Commerce).

Name

Telford College

Legal name

Telford College

Website

https://telfordcollege.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Telford College is a publicly funded further education college in Wellington, Telford (UK), delivering vocational training, A-Levels, T-Levels, apprenticeships, adult learning, and higher education qualifications to school leavers, adult learners, employers, and university-level students across the West Midlands.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Further and Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Further education college
• Vocational training programs
• Apprenticeship training
• Adult education courses
• Higher education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: Publicly funded further education for 16-18 students and eligible adult learners through ESFA and DfE funding mechanisms.
2. Fee-paying adult courses: Adult learners may pay fees for certain courses, with financial support available for eligible individuals.
3. Apprenticeship training: Apprenticeship programs funded through apprenticeship levy contributions from employers.
4. Commercial services: Revenue from on-site commercial facilities including The Retreat hair and beauty salon and The Orange Tree restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Telford College delivers further and higher education services across multiple learner segments, including T-Levels, A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, adult learning, and university-level qualifications (HNC/HND and foundation degrees). Core delivery occurs on campus at Wellington (main), with a new Telford 6th campus launching September 2026 at Station Quarter and a partnership site at Keele University. The college also runs employer-facing services such as Apprenticeship Plus, HSC Training Academy, Employability Hubs, Logistics Hub, and a Youth Employment Hub, alongside commercial training venues open to the public (The Orange Tree restaurant and The Retreat hair and beauty salon).

Product overview

Telford College is a further and higher education college in Shropshire, UK offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational services across multiple delivery channels. The institution operates as a unified college with specialized sub-brands and facilities including Telford 6th (sixth-form A Level provision launching September 2026), diverse vocational programmes for 16+ learners, apprenticeships, adult education, and higher education courses. The college maintains training facilities including The Orange Tree restaurant, The Retreat hair and beauty salon, an Automotive Centre (£3.5m investment), a Discovery Centre for engineering (£3m), and a Library spanning 700 sqm. It also delivers employer-focused services through Apprenticeship Plus, Employability Hubs, Logistics Hub, HSC Training Academy, and a Youth Employment Hub targeting 300 young people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Telford 6th: A new sixth form campus launching 1st September 2026 in Station Quarter, offering 28 A Level courses.
• The Orange Tree
• The Retreat
• HSC Training Academy

Products and services

• College 16+ Vocational Courses Vocational education programmes for school leavers aged 16-18, including T-Levels, apprenticeships, and career-focused courses across diverse subject areas (construction, automotive, engineering, digital, health and social care, catering, hair and beauty). Targeted at students seeking industry-relevant skills and progression to university or employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased enrolments across management, health and social care, cyber security, programming, and digital operations modules through LSIP-aligned redesign

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Wolves FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2025Partnership with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation to deliver BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Football & Education programme). Students gain qualification plus enrichment opportunities including fixtures against other professional club community organisations, stadium visits, and coaching from UEFA-licensed coaches.
• Local Skills Improvement Partnership (LSIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LSIP and local employers to redesign modular higher technical qualifications (HTQ) provision. Engaged with Chamber of Commerce and individual employers to identify local skills gaps and shape module offerings.
• Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to identify local skills gaps and connect employers with college's educational offerings. Part of LSIP-driven initiative to align training with employer needs.
• Logistics Industry LeaderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew logistics hub at Wellington campus bringing together industry leaders, curriculum specialists, and employers to shape logistics training. Addresses industry challenges including driver shortages and workforce ageing.
• IconsysmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelford-based automated technology company using apprenticeship programmes through Telford College. Embeds apprentices at all organisational levels through the partnership, with director marking 40 years since his own apprenticeship.
• Various Local EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of employers providing apprenticeship opportunities, industry placements for T-Levels, and work experience. Engaged through 'Apprenticeship Plus' scheme allowing customizable training modules.
• Keele UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership offering university-level courses at Keele University Campus location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JTL Training: Specialist apprenticeship training provider focused on building services engineering. Relevant peer for the apprenticeship delivery model and employer-funded revenue streams.
• BPP University: For-profit higher education and professional training provider. Comparable in delivering vocational higher education and professional qualifications, including apprenticeship pathways.
• Activate Learning: Multi-college FE group delivering vocational, technical and apprenticeship programmes across southern England and the Midlands. Comparable further education model with broader geographic footprint.
• NCG (Netherlands College Group): Major UK further education and training group operating multiple colleges across England. Comparable FE operating model at greater scale with shared apprenticeship and employer engagement infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Shropshire-based FE college group offering A-Levels, vocational programmes and apprenticeships. Competes directly for Shropshire/Telford students and apprenticeship employer contracts.
• New College Telford: Further education college operating in the Telford area offering vocational, A-Level and apprenticeship provision. Most direct geographic competitor with overlapping 16-18 and adult learner segments.
• Walsall College: West Midlands FE college offering technical/vocational qualifications and apprenticeship programmes across engineering, construction and digital. Comparable scale and learner segments.
• Sandwell College: Larger West Midlands FE college with broad vocational and apprenticeship offering. Comparable further education model targeting 16-18 school leavers and adult learners in the same regional employer market.
• City of Wolverhampton College: West Midlands FE college with similar vocational, T-Level and apprenticeship portfolio including construction, automotive and engineering. Direct competitor for West Midlands learners and levy-paying employers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/telfordcollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/TelfordCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/telfordcollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/telfordcollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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