Barking & Dagenham College

Name

Barking & Dagenham College

Legal name

Barking & Dagenham College Corporation

Website

https://barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further and Vocational Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic English & College Readiness for Adults (EDAAACAF)

Keywords

• Further education courses
• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Higher education qualifications
• Employer training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Romford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education (16-18): Courses for students aged 16-18 are funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency. No course fees apply to this segment.
2. Adult Education Fees: Fees for Adult 19+ and Higher Education courses are shown on course-specific pages. Many adult courses are free. Installment payment options available for tuition fees over £299.
3. Apprenticeship Training: Apprenticeship programs funded through a combination of employer contributions (including levy) and government funding. Available to businesses from micro to large multinational companies.
4. Professional Development & Bespoke Training: Bespoke training and professional education courses for businesses, including short courses, delivered for immediate workplace impact. Provided to groups, on company premises, or at the college.
5. Commercial Facilities: Revenue-generating facilities open to the public including hair and beauty salons, fitness centre, coffee shop, refectory, and The Chef's Hat restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Barking & Dagenham College delivers further, higher and vocational education across three campuses in East London. It offers 149 courses spanning 16-18 study programmes, adult (19+) learning, higher education, apprenticeships, foundation learning (ESOL/SEND), plus employer-facing workforce development and bespoke training. Standalone specialist facilities include the Idris Elba Studio for film/TV production and the Green Skills Hub for low-carbon and electric/hybrid vehicle training.

Product overview

Barking & Dagenham College is a Further Education corporation providing technical and professional education across three campuses in East London. The institution offers a unified educational portfolio structured around four core learner pathways: 16-18 Further Education courses (vocational qualifications including BTECs and T Levels), Adult Education (19+ including free courses and professional qualifications), Higher Education (CertHE, HNC, Honours degrees), and Apprenticeships. Supporting services include Foundation Learning (ESOL, SEND, supported internships), the Green Skills Hub (specialising in electric/hybrid vehicle and low carbon retrofit training), the Idris Elba Studio (professional film/TV production facility), and employer-facing workforce development services. The college operates three physical campuses: Rush Green Campus (main campus with iCreate Centre), Technical Skills Academy (Barking), and Barking Learning Centre, serving approximately 149 course offerings across STEM, creative, construction, business, care, and service industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Skills Hub: A hub designed to give London's workforce the skills needed to thrive in the low-carbon economy, from electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance to energy-efficient retrofit and renewable technologies.
• Idris Elba Studio

Products and services

• Further Education Courses (Ages 16-18) Full-time vocational and technical study programmes for school leavers aged 16-18 across STEM, Creative & Digital, Construction, Business & Finance, Care Sector, Service Industries, and Protective Services & Sport disciplines. Free of course fees.
• Adult Education Courses (19+) Full-time, part-time, day and evening courses for adults aged 19+, including free courses, professional qualifications, and Access to Higher Education pathways. Many courses free for eligible adults; fees where applicable are set per course.
• Higher Education CertHE, HNC, Honours degree and professional qualification courses delivered in partnership with awarding bodies and university partners. Includes Advanced Apprenticeships at Levels 4 & 5.
• Apprenticeships Work-based training programmes for individuals aged 16+ combining paid employment with college study. Available across business, digital, health, construction and other industries. Funded via employer contributions and government funding.
• Foundation Learning Specialist courses including ESOL for non-English speakers, SEND programmes (Horizons), and REACH supported internships for 16-24 year olds with EHC plans, designed to build independence and prepare for further education or employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 years of educational service to the community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quantum GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Green Skills Hub working alongside the college to deliver training in green technologies and sustainable practices for London's workforce.
• R1 ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner in the Green Skills Hub supporting low-carbon and retrofit training programmes.
• Academy Estate ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Green Skills Hub providing industry insights for sustainable construction and energy-efficiency training.
• OCN LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partner delivering recognised qualifications in green skills through the Green Skills Hub.
• NIC UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Green Skills Hub supporting national industry competency standards for green technologies.
• Didactic Services LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining services partner contributing to green skills delivery and curriculum development.
• MS-RT LeasingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting automotive training programmes including electric and hybrid vehicle workshop.
• Sytner GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive dealership group providing industry partnership for automotive technician training.
• Stansted RacewayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport partner providing real-world automotive training opportunities.
• Mayoral Skills Academy for Local LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of colleges working together to promote green skills opportunities across the London region, supporting London's journey towards Net Zero.
• VolkerFitzpatrickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company offering apprenticeship opportunities for BDC students in construction trades.
• VincicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational construction and concessions company providing apprenticeship and training partnerships.
• Morgan SindallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and regeneration group partnering for workforce development and apprenticeships.
• BouyguescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational construction company offering apprenticeship placements and industry partnerships.
• Transport for LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment transport authority providing apprenticeship and training opportunities for London workforce development.
• Siemens PLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company providing student placement opportunities for BDC learners.
• Eastway Care LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer providing placement and training opportunities for health and social care students.
• Sir Idris ElbacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni and distinguished alumnus whose studio (Idris Elba Studio) was opened in 2021, providing professional-standard TV and film production facilities for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newham College of Further Education: East London general Further Education college offering 16-18, adult, apprenticeship and HE provision across a similar catchment. Direct comparability across mission, learner cohorts, funding mix, and employer-led apprenticeship delivery model.
• Capital City College Group: Multi-campus London FE college group (formerly including Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Redbridge colleges) delivering vocational, apprenticeship and HE programmes at similar scale and funding mechanics to BDC. Closest comparability on portfolio breadth, ESFA funding reliance, and apprenticeship employer engagement in Greater London.
• Activate Learning: Multi-site further education group operating FE colleges plus apprenticeship and employer training arms. Comparable on the FE-corporation structure, vocational/apprenticeship revenue mix, and employer-partnered delivery model, though operating more across the South-East rather than just London.
• London South East Colleges: London-area further education college group (Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich) offering similar 16-18, adult, apprenticeship, and HE courses. Highly comparable on regional FE scale, ESFA funding model, and employer-led apprenticeship delivery in Greater London.
• Westminster Adult Education Service: London-based adult education provider with strong ESOL, adult skills, and employer training focus. Comparable overlap on the adult (19+) learner segment, ESOL delivery, and community-facing campus model in a London borough.
• Croydon College: South London general FE college delivering 16-18, adult, apprenticeship and vocational HE programmes. Direct comparable on portfolio breadth, Ofsted-rated FE delivery, apprenticeship funding, and London-centric employer partnerships.
• Lewisham College: South-East London FE college providing vocational, apprenticeship, and adult training with similar funding mix and learner cohorts. Comparable on borough-level FE delivery, apprenticeship levy dependence, and construction/digital employer partnerships.
• Hugh Baird College: Merseyside-based further education college with a strong apprenticeship and employer-training arm and a 16-18 vocational portfolio. Comparable on FE Corporation governance, apprenticeship employer engagement model, and vocational specialisms (construction, digital, health).
• City of Westminster College: Central London general FE college offering 16-18, adult, apprenticeship and HE provision. Comparable on London FE operating context, ESFA funding, multi-campus footprint, and apprenticeship employer partnerships in construction and service industries.

Emerging players

• QA Apprenticeships (QA Ltd): Large private training provider focused on digital, tech, and business apprenticeships funded through the apprenticeship levy. Comparable on apprenticeship revenue stream, employer partnerships (levy-paying corporates), and digital skills curriculum — though private provider rather than FE corporation, giving it more commercial flexibility but less of BDC's breadth across vocational specialisms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barkingcollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX4xQBt1Q5LfKLwNhFcdQ9g
• Facebookfacebook.com/barkingdagenhamcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/barking-dagenham-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/barkingdagenhamcollege

Compliance10 records

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Profiles3 records

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