Aylesbury College

What Aylesbury College does

Buckinghamshire College Group is a UK Further Education college formed through the merger of Aylesbury College and Amersham & Wycombe College, operating three campuses in Aylesbury, Wycombe (Flackwell Heath), and Amersham and supporting over 5,000 learners annually. Its core offer spans Full-Time Study Programmes (Levels 1-3), T Levels (Media Production, Civil Engineering, Education & Childcare, Business/Marketing), Apprenticeships across construction trades, childcare, and business administration, and Adult Courses including ESOL, health, and CIPD-accredited business programmes.

The technology layer is built on the Microsoft 365 ecosystem: a SharePoint-based Student Space portal centralises access to Microsoft Teams, Outlook Email, and Office apps, secured with Microsoft Authenticator MFA, while the ProPortal-powered Progress Portal gives parents and carers visibility into attendance, timetables, and work placement logs. Specialist facilities include a professional TV studio with Tricaster and motion capture, a health simulation centre, and industry-standard construction workshops.

The revenue model is dominated by government funding via the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for 16-18 and adult education, supplemented by apprenticeship income, modest course contribution fees (e.g., £50 for Level 2 Plumbing, £130 for Level 2 Electrical Installations), and commercial facility hire including film/TV location services used by Warner Bros, Paramount, and Universal and 3G pitch rental. Distribution is regional (South East England), with direct on-campus enrolment, school partnership referrals, and employer-sponsored apprenticeships. Capital investment is materially elevated through the Department for Education's FE Capital Transformation Fund, which is financing a new High Wycombe Campus (groundbreaking May 2026, opening 2028) with 1,300+ student capacity that will consolidate the existing Amersham and Wycombe sites.

Name

Aylesbury College

Legal name

Buckinghamshire College Group

Website

https://buckscollegegroup.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Buckinghamshire College Group is a UK Further Education college with three campuses (Aylesbury, Wycombe, Amersham) serving 5,000+ learners annually through vocational study programmes, T Levels, apprenticeships, and adult courses, with a new High Wycombe campus under construction for 2028.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (6112), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Further education college
• T Level programmes
• Apprenticeship training
• Adult learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Aylesbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: The college receives government funding for 16-18 year old students and adult education programmes. This is the primary revenue stream for delivering vocational, technical and professional education.
2. Course Fees: Students pay course contribution fees for certain programmes. Additional costs for materials, books and exams may apply (e.g., ESOL courses: Books £20, Exam £20 per exam).
3. Facility Hire: Commercial room hire (Tuesday-Thursday after 5pm during term time), film/TV location hire (Aylesbury campus car park with 330 spaces), and 3G football pitch rental generate commercial revenue outside teaching hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aylesbury College (now part of Buckinghamshire College Group) is a Further Education college delivering vocational, technical, and professional education. It offers Full-Time Study Programmes (Levels 1-3), T Levels combining classroom learning with industry placements, Apprenticeships across construction trades, childcare, and business administration, and Adult Courses (19+) including ESOL, CIPD qualifications, Media Production with professional TV studio facilities, and Construction Services with industry-standard workshops.

Product overview

Buckinghamshire College Group operates as a Further Education college with a multi-campus presence in Aylesbury, Amersham, and Wycombe, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes and student services. The product portfolio centres on vocational and technical education delivered through Full-Time Study Programmes (Levels 1-3), T Levels (including Media Production, Civil Engineering, Education & Childcare, and Business/Marketing), and Apprenticeships across construction trades, childcare, and business. Supporting offerings include Adult Courses (19+) encompassing ESOL, Business programmes with CIPD qualifications, Media Production with professional TV studio and SFX facilities, and Construction Services with industry-standard workshops. The digital service layer consists of the Student Space Portal (Microsoft SharePoint-based hub for Teams, Email, and Office apps) and the Progress Portal for Parents and Carers. Physical facilities span three operational campuses plus the New High Wycombe Campus under development, along with hireable assets including a 3G Football Pitch and Film/TV production locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Study Programmes Full-time vocational and academic programmes for school leavers aged 16-18, covering Levels 1-3 across subjects including Business, Media, Construction, Childcare, and more.
• T Levels Technical qualifications combining classroom learning with substantial industry placement. Offerings include T Levels in Media Production, Civil Engineering, Education & Childcare, and Business (Team Leadership & Management and Marketing).
• Apprenticeships Work-based learning programmes spanning construction (Electrical Installations, Plumbing & Domestic Heating, Gas Engineering, Low Carbon Heating), childcare (Early Years Practitioner, Teaching Assistant), and business administration at Levels 2-3.
• Adult Courses (19+) Further education programmes for adult learners, including ESOL courses, vocational qualifications, and part-time options in subjects such as Health, Construction, Business, and Digital Skills.
• Media Production and Special Effects Film, TV, broadcasting, and SFX courses covering production, cinematography, screenwriting, and special effects makeup. Includes professional TV studio with Tricaster, green screen, motion capture suites, and editing rooms with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere.
• Construction Services Trade-focused programmes in Plumbing, Electrical Installations, and Civil Engineering, offered as full-time study programmes, evening courses, and apprenticeships. Includes industry-standard workshops and equipment.
• Childcare and Education Courses Programmes from Level 1 Caring for Children through to T Level Education & Childcare, plus apprenticeships in Early Years and Teaching Assistance.
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) English language courses including ESOL Community Pathway, Cross College Pathway, and ESOL for Employment, designed to support non-native speakers with reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Business and Management Courses Business programmes from Level 1 through T Levels in Team Leadership & Management and Marketing, including CIPD professional qualifications in People Practice and People Management.
• Student Space Portal Centralised Microsoft SharePoint-based digital hub providing students access to Teams, Email, and Microsoft Apps including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneDrive.
• Progress Portal for Parents and Carers Parent-facing portal powered by Advanced (ProPortal) enabling parents to view student attendance, punctuality, academic progress, timetables, and work placement updates.
• 3G Football Pitch Hire State-of-the-art 3G football pitch available to hire year-round, configurable for 11-a-side, 9-a-side, and 5-a-side formats. Suitable for rugby, American football, and ultimate frisbee with onsite parking, changing rooms, and shower facilities.
• Film and TV Location Hire Film and TV production location services at Aylesbury Campus, including a 330-space car park (130 during term time) and campus facilities. Has hosted major production companies including Warner Bros, Paramount, and Universal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ learners supported annually across campuses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Mandate PRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025Cornerstone Employer for Marketing T Level programme. Provides work experience placements, masterclasses, and guest lectures. Partnership ensures students gain skills needed in the fast-evolving world of communications. Also offering industry placements in Business.
• AtkinsRealiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer for Civil Engineering T Level. AtkinsRealis led interactive activities at Civil Engineering taster day and provides real-world engineering applications. Helps shape curriculum to ensure industry relevance and provides site visits and work experience opportunities for students.
• Balfour BeattycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer for Civil Engineering T Level. Balfour Beatty participates in interactive activities demonstrating real-world engineering applications. Supports curriculum development and provides work experience opportunities for students on the Civil Engineering programme.
• Buckinghamshire HighwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer for Civil Engineering T Level. Developed the course in collaboration with Buckinghamshire College Group to ensure students gain practical skills needed for careers in construction, surveying, and civil engineering.
• KiercoreOthersMain contractor for the new High Wycombe Campus construction project. Delivering the campus development in partnership with Buckinghamshire College Group.
• Peter Marsh ConsultingmajorOthersProject Manager and Employer's Agent for the new High Wycombe Campus development, overseeing the construction project.
• Warner BrosminorOthersFilm and TV production company that has used the college's Aylesbury campus facilities and car park as filming locations.
• ParamountminorOthersFilm and TV production company that has used the college's Aylesbury campus facilities and car park as filming locations.
• UniversalminorOthersFilm and TV production company that has used the college's Aylesbury campus facilities and car park as filming locations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Loughborough College: East Midlands-based general FE college offering vocational, technical and apprenticeship programmes with substantial industry partnerships. Comparable UK FE peer with similar curriculum and employer-led placement structure.
• Activate Learning: Multi-site UK FE group operating colleges in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, offering vocational and apprenticeship programmes. Comparable on multi-campus FE delivery model in the South East region.
• Capital City College Group: London-based FE college group formed through merger of multiple colleges, delivering full-time programmes, T Levels and apprenticeships across several campuses. Comparable as a multi-campus UK FE group formed by merger.
• City College Norwich: Norfolk-based general FE college offering vocational programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning across multiple sites. Directly comparable on FE college structure, T Level delivery and community college scale.
• BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College): Large UK FE college in the West Midlands with multiple campuses delivering vocational, technical and apprenticeship programmes. Comparable on portfolio breadth and student scale.
• Newham College of Further Education: London-based FE college delivering vocational study programmes, T Levels, apprenticeships and ESOL provision with multi-site delivery. Comparable UK FE college peer with similar curriculum breadth and employer engagement model.
• Chesterfield College: Mid-sized UK FE college delivering full-time programmes, apprenticeships and adult courses with strong employer engagement in construction and engineering. Comparable on technical vocational focus and regional employer integration.
• Weston College: Large UK general further education college in Somerset offering full-time study programmes, T Levels, apprenticeships and adult courses across multiple campuses. Closely comparable to Buckinghamshire College Group on portfolio, governance status and student mix.
• NCG (Newcastle College Group): Major UK FE college group operating multiple colleges across the North East and beyond. Comparable as a multi-campus FE group with T Levels, apprenticeships and significant capital programmes.

Others

• Kier Group: UK construction contractor delivering major education-sector capital programmes. Included as adjacent relationship peer — Kier is the contracted builder of the new High Wycombe Campus and provides industry context for the college's construction trade training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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