Havering College of Higher & Further Education

What Havering College of Higher & Further Education does

New City College (NCC) is a UK Further Education Corporation and Exempt Charity formed through successive mergers beginning in 2016, with Havering College of Higher & Further Education joining the group in 2019/2020 as one of several constituent colleges. The group operates ten campuses across East London and South Essex — Tower Hamlets, Arbour Square, Hackney, Hackney Sixth Form, Redbridge, Ilford, Havering Sixth Form, Ardleigh Green, Rainham Construction and Engineering, and Epping Forest — supplemented by three acquired specialist English language schools (Westbourne Academy in Bournemouth, Oxford School of English, and Concorde International in Canterbury, acquired in 2025). NCC delivers a comprehensive curriculum spanning A Levels, BTEC/Vocational qualifications, T Levels, Apprenticeships (Levels 2–7), GCSE resits, Foundation Learning for SEND students, adult courses including Access to HE and Free Level 3 Qualifications, Higher Education programmes, and Skills Bootcamps, serving over 20,000 learners aged 14 through adult, including international cohorts. The core technology estate comprises a MyNCC parent/student mobile app, a ProPortal student information system, and a WisePay cashless payment platform — standard sector tooling rather than proprietary IP.\n\nNCC's revenue model rests primarily on government funding channelled through the Education and Skills Funding Agency for 16–18 provision, adult skills, and apprenticeships, supplemented by Advanced Learner Loans, Higher Education funding, fee-paying international student tuition across the language schools, and employer co-funded apprenticeship delivery. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via campus enrolment, a 24/7 website application portal, open events, school partnerships for 14–16 transition, and a multi-channel social presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn). Employer partners including KPMG, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Trusts, and Tottenham Hotspur function primarily as apprenticeship hosts and work-placement providers rather than direct fee-paying customers. The institution is governed by a Corporation Board under the Charities Act 2011 with the Secretary of State for Education as Principal Regulator; Group Principal & CEO Gerry McDonald CBE leads the organisation following its merger-led expansion. In March 2025 NCC achieved Ofsted Outstanding — the largest UK college to hold this status — and also holds TEF Silver, Matrix accreditation, Cyber Essentials, and QAA membership.

Name

Havering College of Higher & Further Education

Legal name

New City College Corporation

Website

https://ncclondon.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

New City College is a Further Education Corporation operating ten campuses across East London and South Essex plus three acquired English language schools, delivering A Levels, vocational, T Levels, apprenticeships, and degree pathways to over 20,000 learners aged 14 through adult.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (61), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Further education
• A level programmes
• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Further Education: Primary revenue from government funding for further education courses, apprenticeships, and adult learning programs. Funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
2. International Student Tuition: Fee-paying international students studying at NCC's English language schools and further education programs.
3. Advanced Learner Loans: Adult students taking out government-backed advanced learner loans for Level 3 and above qualifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

New City College is a further and higher education provider delivering academic, vocational, technical, and apprenticeship programmes across 10 campuses in East London and Essex. It offers A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, Apprenticeships, GCSEs, SEND Foundation Learning, Adult Courses, and Higher Education to school leavers (16-18), adults, SEND students, and international students, with progression routes to university, apprenticeships, or employment.

Product overview

New City College (incorporating Havering College of Higher & Further Education following the 2020 merger) is a further and higher education provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes across multiple campuses in East London and Essex. The core product portfolio consists of A Levels, BTEC/Vocational Courses, T Levels, Apprenticeships, GCSE Study Programmes, SEND Foundation Learning, Adult Courses, and Higher Education programmes. These are delivered through dedicated campuses including Havering Sixth Form Campus, Ardleigh Green Campus, and Rainham Construction and Engineering Campus. The college also operates three specialist English Language schools (Westbourne Academy, Oxford School of English, and Concorde International) as acquired sub-brands. Programmes span ages 14-16, 16-18, adult learners, and international students, with clear progression pathways to university, apprenticeships, or employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Attlee A Level Academy: A Level campus located at Arbour Square, London
• Westbourne Academy
• Oxford School of English
• Concorde International

Products and services

• A Levels

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% pass rate in A Levels (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeoliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste and recycling partnership to improve waste management across campuses. Partnership supports diverting waste from landfill, reducing contamination in recycling, and making recycling easier through colour-coded bins.
• Morgan StanleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership providing students with access to networks, internships, and work placements to boost experience and employability.
• Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership providing career opportunities and employer connections for students.
• Birkett's Law FirmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal sector partnership providing work experience and career pathways for law students.
• KPMGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional services firm offering apprenticeship opportunities to NCC students.
• Thomson ReuterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial data and media company providing apprenticeship opportunities.
• AccenturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal consulting firm providing apprenticeship and work experience opportunities.
• Lyle and ScottminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFashion brand providing apprenticeship opportunities.
• NHS TrustscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare sector providing apprenticeship opportunities in various NHS trusts including King's, Epsom, and LG NHS.
• Tottenham HotspurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier league football club partnership providing career and education opportunities.
• EAUCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education. NCC is a member supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Bridge PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills partnership providing training and employment pathways for local communities.
• Shoreditch Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness school initiative within NCC providing business education and employer connections.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• West London College: West London FE college delivering vocational courses, apprenticeships, A Levels, and higher education programmes. Comparable as a London multi-campus FE provider serving similar student demographics.
• Activate Learning: Multi-campus FE and HE college group operating across the South of England, offering vocational, A Level, apprenticeship, and higher education programmes. Comparable group structure and employer-aligned curriculum model, though geographically focused on Oxford/Milton Keynes rather than London.
• Morley College London: London further education college offering A Levels, vocational, adult learning, and ESOL programmes. Comparable product mix and London adult-learner focus, though at smaller scale than NCC.
• South Thames Colleges Group: South London-based FE college group formed through mergers of colleges including South Thames College. Comparable in operating model, merger history, and further/higher education product portfolio to NCC.
• Capital City College Group: London-based further education college group formed through multiple mergers, delivering vocational, A Level, and apprenticeship programmes across multiple campuses. Directly comparable as a large, multi-campus London FE group with similar merger-driven growth model.
• London South East Colleges: Multi-campus FE college group serving South East London and Bromley with A Levels, vocational courses, T Levels, apprenticeships and higher education. Closely comparable in scale, product mix, and London-geographic focus.
• HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College): West London further education college group offering A Levels, vocational, T Levels, apprenticeships and higher education. Comparable London-based FE provider with similar product mix and employer engagement focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan UK: International education and training provider operating across the UK in higher education, professional training, and apprenticeships. Comparable in higher education and apprenticeship offerings, though broader and more commercially oriented than NCC.
• BPP: Larger private UK education provider focused on professional, legal, and financial training with apprenticeship and higher education programmes. Comparable in apprenticeship delivery and professional employer partnerships but operates as a national commercial provider rather than a public FE corporation.

Regional players

• TEC Partnership (formerly East Riding College): Regional FE college group in Yorkshire/Humber offering A Levels, vocational, T Level, apprenticeship, and higher education programmes. Comparable in product mix and merger-led group structure, but primarily serves a different UK geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyqSaN2i9OiEk2md1mVRgYw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewCityCollegeGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-city-college-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/newcitycollegegroup
• TikToktiktok.com/@newcitycollegegroup
• Xx.com/newcitycol

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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