South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Situated in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is a further education establishment. It is a coeducational college that educated students over the age of 16. It is non-denominational.

Principal

Kevin Hamblin

Values and Vision

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s motto is: ‘to be outstanding by standing out’. The aim is to have an impact on all aspects of the lives of the pupils. Teaching is top-quality and students are encouraged to be respectful of others. The college values students who are honest and take responsibility for their actions. Teachers care and support the pupils throughout their time at the college. The classrooms and facilities are outstanding. The aim is for students to develop the necessary skills to reach their dream job. They are pushed to have personal development, as well as academic success.

Ofsted report

“A consistently high proportion of learners successfully complete their courses. Learners’ standards of work and their development of vocational and employment skills are often good. Teaching and learning are predominantly good, with an increasingly significant proportion that is outstanding. Learners benefit from the college’s culture of high expectations and receive outstanding support in their studies. Resources and accommodation for learners are excellent, with outstanding facilities for sport. Governors and managers lead a relentless and successful drive for quality improvement, fully supported by college staff. The college’s highly effective strategic vision and direction place it at the heart of its local communities, to serve the best interests of learners.”

View South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s latest Ofsted report

Our campuses are based in state-of-the-art buildings in great locations. Filton and WISE are within easy reach of the centre of Bristol, while our Stroud Campus is based in the beautiful Five Valleys in the county of Gloucestershire and Berkeley at the innovative Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We’re proud of SGS and we're committed to making the new college the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status in our next Ofsted inspection.