City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

Name

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

Legal name

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

Website

https://stokesfc.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL), Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH), Advanced Project-Based Learning & Portfolio Mentoring (STEM/arts portfolios, maker projects) (EDANAKAI)

Keywords

• Further education
• Sixth form college
• A-level courses
• Vocational training
• Post-16 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoke-on-Trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Education: The college is a government-funded further education institution providing free education to students aged 16-19. Funding comes from the Department for Education and is allocated based on student enrollment numbers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College provides post-16 further education to students aged 16-19, delivering over 60 academic and vocational courses including A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, GCSEs, and Level 3 Foundation programmes. These are organised into five Progression Pathways: Business, Finance & Law; Creative & Performing Arts; Education, Society, Sport & Health; Humanities, Languages & Literature; and STEM. The college augments classroom learning with enrichment programmes such as the High Achievers Programme (Oxbridge and medicine progression), Elite Scholarship Programme, Sports Academy, Performing Arts Academy, and the Futures Programme for careers guidance.

Product overview

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is an educational institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic and vocational courses. The college provides over 60 courses across multiple delivery formats including A Levels, BTECs, T Levels, GCSEs, and Level 3 Foundation programmes. These are organized into five Progression Pathways: Business, Finance & Law; Creative & Performing Arts; Education, Society, Sport & Health; Humanities, Languages & Literature; and Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. The college also offers enrichment programmes including a Sports Academy, Elite Scholarship Programme, and High Achievers Programme. As an educational services provider rather than a technology product company, the institution does not offer software products or modules in the traditional sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A Level Courses Advanced Level qualifications delivered across a broad range of subject combinations for students aged 16-19 preparing for university progression.
• BTEC Courses Vocational BTEC qualifications offered alongside or in place of A Levels, providing applied learning pathways for students aged 16-19.
• T Level Courses Two-year technical qualifications combining classroom learning with industry placements, equivalent to three A Levels, designed for students progressing to skilled employment or further study.
• GCSE Courses GCSE-level courses offered to students as part of their programme of study alongside other qualifications.
• High Achievers Programme A specialist programme providing mentoring, guidance and admissions test preparation for high-attaining students aiming at Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary programmes.
• Elite Scholarship Programme Scholarship programme developed in partnership with the University of Staffordshire for talented athletes combining elite sporting development with academic study.
• Sports Academy Competitive sports academy offering professional coaching and development opportunities across multiple sports for college students.
• Performing Arts Academy Performing arts pathway including BTEC Theatre and Musical Theatre supporting progression to drama schools and organisations such as the National Youth Theatre.
• Futures Programme Careers guidance and employability programme offering work experience, employer engagement, and progression support for students preparing for university or employment.
• ASPIRE Curriculum (Personal Progress & Development) Enrichment curriculum underpinning personal development, citizenship, health and wellbeing across all programmes of study.

Quantifiable outcome

• All-time high for Oxbridge offers at the Sixth Form College
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stoke City Community TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2023Collaboration to provide competitive female football opportunities for aspiring women aged 16-19. The partnership offers professional coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and regular training sessions to female students regardless of their chosen field of study.
• Potteries Educational Trust (PET)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017The college is the founding member of the Potteries Educational Trust, a Multi Academy Trust providing holistic education from ages 4 to 18. The trust includes Biddulph High School (full member since 2019), Moorside High School, and Werrington Primary School as associate members. The trust focuses on shared teaching practices, resources, and collaborative curriculum projects.
• University of StaffordshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic university partnership including collaboration on Elite Scholarship Programme for talented athletes, campus proximity and shared facilities. The university also delivers workshops and taster sessions for college students.
• General Electric PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Young Engineers Programme where students worked with GE Power engineers to solve real-world engineering problems including measuring hidden distances within transformers.
• Network RailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Young Engineers Programme where students developed solutions for measuring railway bridge stability without closing railway lines.
• Bentley MotorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing work placements for students in the Mathematical Science, Engineering & Computing (MEC) Programme.
• Carse & Waterman ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoke-based 2D/3D media and animation studio that provides client briefs for Digital Games Design & Development students and collaborated on VFX Day 2018.
• Mitten Clarke LTDminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning accountants (ICAEW West Midlands Chartered Accountant of the Year 2015) who provided work experience placement for a business student.
• White Water WritersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that partners with the college to enable students to collaboratively write and publish novels in a single week, developing essential skills in writing, teamwork, and time management.
• Cambridge UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge University has launched a new hub at the college, providing additional support and opportunities for students aspiring to attend Oxbridge and top universities.
• Access VFXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess VFX collaborated with the college to organize VFX Day 2018, bringing together leading visual effects studios to inspire young filmmakers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reaseheath College: Further education college in Cheshire offering A Levels, BTECs and T Levels alongside vocational specialisms. Comparable in regional positioning and in the breadth of academic-plus-vocational course combinations offered to 16–19 year olds.
• Cardinal Newman College: Catholic sixth form college in Preston offering A Levels and BTECs to 16–19 year olds. Similar institution type, cohort size and progression focus, competing in the North West for academically minded students.
• Peter Symonds College: Large sixth form college in Winchester, widely regarded as one of the UK's highest-performing sixth forms. Comparable in mission (post-18 university preparation), breadth of A Level/BTEC offer, and emphasis on Oxbridge/competitive university progression.
• Long Road Sixth Form College: Cambridge-based sixth form college with a broad A Level/BTEC curriculum and strong progression to selective universities. Comparable in size, course breadth and progression outcomes for 16–19 year olds.
• Hereford Sixth Form College: Regional sixth form college offering A Levels, BTECs and GCSEs to 16–19 year olds. Directly comparable in mission, course mix and emphasis on university progression in a non-metropolitan catchment.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: Cambridge-based sixth form college with a strong STEM and Oxbridge progression track record. Directly comparable in offering a broad A Level/BTEC curriculum to high-attaining 16–19 year olds, and an aspirational benchmark for elite university outcomes.
• Sir John Deane's College: Sixth form college in Northwich, Cheshire, of similar size and serving a comparable North West/Midlands feeder market. Offers a comparable A Level/BTEC mix with strong university progression outcomes, making it a direct competitor for high-attaining 16–18 applicants in the region.

Broad incumbents

• Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG): Large further education college group with a campus in Stafford, near Stoke-on-Trent. Offers A Levels, vocational and higher education provision, representing a broader-scale incumbent that competes for the same 16–19 cohort with a wider portfolio.
• Stoke-on-Trent College: Main further education college operating in Stoke-on-Trent itself, providing A Levels, vocational training and apprenticeships. Competes for the same local 16–19 demographic with a broader portfolio and a more vocational orientation.

Regional players

• Shrewsbury Colleges Group: Group combining sixth form and further education provision in Shropshire, west of Stoke-on-Trent. Comparable in serving a non-metropolitan 16–19 cohort with a mix of A Levels and vocational pathways, though primarily operating in a different county.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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