City College Peterborough

What City College Peterborough does

City College Peterborough is a UK further education college operating two campuses — Brook Street and John Mansfield — in Peterborough, delivering more than 135 courses to four distinct learner groups: adults aged 19 and over, young people aged 16–19 (including those with special educational needs up to age 24), employers seeking workforce training, and leisure learners. Its curriculum spans vocational, professional, and leisure pathways, with the portfolio anchored by adult-skills provision (93% success rate reported) and supported by a 98% learner satisfaction score.

The college's operating model is built on a hybrid delivery infrastructure: in-person teaching across its two campuses, online delivery enabled through Microsoft Teams, and learner administration handled via Tribal's EBS Ontrack management information system. Commercial training facilities include Cosmetic Cove, a beauty training salon launched in 2025 that doubles as a live teaching environment and a paid service to the public. A partnership with Millfield Autos (announced January 2026) extends the Motor Vehicle Department's vocational delivery through industry collaboration.

Revenue mechanics consist of course fees — some free to learners based on UK eligibility criteria — supplemented by income from employer-sponsored training and the Cosmetic Cove beauty services. The college is not a venture-backed entity: it is a not-for-profit further education institution with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or external investors. Leadership rests with Principal Tasha Dalton, and the college has been shortlisted five times for the Times Further Education Awards, indicating sustained recognition within its sector.

Name

City College Peterborough

Legal name

City College Peterborough

Website

https://citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

City College Peterborough is a UK further-education college operating two campuses that delivers 135+ vocational, professional, and leisure courses to adult learners, 16–19 students (including SEN up to 24), employers, and the wider community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult and Further Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Adult education
• Vocational training
• Further education
• Workplace training
• Leisure courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Adult education college generating revenue through course fees. Some courses offer the opportunity to spread costs, and some courses may be free depending on eligibility criteria
2. Training Salon Services: Revenue from affordable beauty treatments delivered by Level 1 learners at Cosmetic Cove training salon

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

City College Peterborough is a further education college providing vocational qualifications, workplace training, essential skills (English, Maths, ESOL), leisure courses, and tailored learning programs to adult learners aged 19+, students aged 16-19 (including SEN up to 24), and local employers across two Peterborough campuses. Course delivery occurs on-campus, online via Microsoft Teams, and through practical training facilities including the Cosmetic Cove beauty salon and motor vehicle workshops.

Product overview

City College Peterborough is an adult and further education institution offering a diverse portfolio of vocational qualifications, leisure courses, and tailored learning programs. The college operates across multiple campuses (Brook Street and John Mansfield Centre) providing face-to-face and online learning for adults aged 19+, young people aged 16-19 (including SEN), and employers. The core offering includes vocational qualifications, essential skills (English, Maths, ESOL), workplace training, supported adult learning, and leisure courses. Key delivery modes include on-campus training, Microsoft Teams-based online sessions, and practical training facilities such as the Cosmetic Cove beauty salon and Motor Vehicle workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosmetic Cove: Beauty training salon at John Mansfield Campus offering professional treatments delivered by Level 1 learners

Products and services

• Adult Education (19+) Vocational learning qualifications, mandatory workplace training, essential skills for life and work, and supported adult learning for adults aged 19 and over.
• Post-16 Vocational Learning Practical work-related and life skills programs for students aged 16-19, including curriculum, SEN support, careers guidance, and work experience opportunities.
• Leisure Courses Over 100 part-time leisure courses including arts, crafts, astronomy, baking, languages, pottery, and more, designed for personal enrichment and social learning.
• Tailored Learning Customized learning programs including tailored learning partnerships for individuals with specific needs, and community-based learning for families.
• Employer Workplace Training Workplace training programs, supported internships, English, Maths and ESOL courses, and team building and wellbeing services for businesses.
• Cosmetic Cove Beauty Training Salon Beauty training salon at John Mansfield Campus offering professional treatments (manicures, facials, make-up) delivered by Level 1 beauty learners under expert supervision, providing real-world salon experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% learner satisfaction rate
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Millfield AutosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Industry partnership supporting the Motor Vehicle Department at City College Peterborough. This partnership provides practical industry experience and connections for motor vehicle students.
• John Mansfield CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe John Mansfield Campus houses the Cosmetic Cove beauty training salon, providing real-world salon experience for Level 1 beauty learners under expert supervision. The campus also serves as the main location for Post-16 and SEN students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Activate Learning: Multi-college FE group operating several further education colleges across southern England; broader portfolio and geographic reach make it a scaled incumbent in the same space.
• BPP University: Larger professional and vocational education provider offering workplace training, professional development, and qualifications — overlap with City College's employer training and professional courses.
• The Open University: Major UK adult-distance-learning institution competing for the same adult learner segment seeking flexible, accredited qualifications; broader scale but adjacent proposition.

Direct peers

• Peterborough Regional College: Direct local competitor offering further and higher education courses in the same Peterborough catchment; same product category, similar target adult and 16-19 learner segments.
• Milton Keynes College: Multi-campus FE college of similar size delivering vocational, apprenticeship, and adult skills programmes; comparable business model and learner demographics.
• West Suffolk College: Regional FE college providing vocational, technical, and adult learning courses with similar community-facing operating model in the East of England region.
• City of Westminster College: Urban FE college offering vocational, adult education, and ESOL programmes; comparable mix of vocational and community-facing provision.
• New College Stamford: Nearby regional FE college serving Stamford, Bourne, and Peterborough-adjacent markets with similar vocational and adult education offerings.
• Cambridge Regional College: Regional FE college in the East of England offering vocational, apprenticeship, and adult learning programmes comparable to City College Peterborough's portfolio.
• Northampton College: Mid-size FE college offering vocational qualifications, adult skills, and employer training; comparable in scale and product breadth to City College Peterborough.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-college-peterborough

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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