Our Achievements

Here at West Herts College student success is our greatest achievement and listening to our students keeps us moving forward and focused on what matters most. 

Our students tell us:

• 91% of students are happy with the LRC facilities and extra support available
• 95% of students understand the importance of developing their English and maths skills
• 95% of students are pleased with their understanding of the importance of work experience
• 92% students describe the College as excellent/good overall
• 98% of students feel their course matches their ambitions
• 94% of students believe they have had a positive start to their course

Our success rates:

• 9/10 of all full-time students taking long qualifications succeeded (national average 81%)
• 96% of all students on short qualifications succeeded (National average 88%)
• 93% of students taking degree studies achieved their qualification

Student destinations

We have high expectations for the next steps our students take after completing their qualifications and courses with us. The vast majority (97% in 2019*) go on to intended, positive destinations:

• Further education
• Higher education
• Apprenticeships
• Employment
• Volunteering or similar

One in four students goes straight into employment, with the vast majority taking up positions in sectors and roles directly relevant to the skills they developed with us. In 2019, 80% joined businesses and organisations based in Hertfordshire, contributing directly to growth and productivity in our home County.

*Latest figures available