About us

Our mission is creating successful futures.

From our two sites, we work with many diverse partners,

including: schools, universities, trade unions,

businesses and a range of public sector organisations.

In April 2006, the College received an overall grade of 'Outstanding' from Ofsted.

This was the highest rating for any London college and puts us second in the entire country.

Our reputation for innovation and excellence was formally recognised when we were first awarded Beacon

Status in 1999. We now have four Beacon awards.

We're recognised as one of the most employer-responsive colleges in the country.
In December 2007,

South Thames College was one of only three London colleges to be awarded The Training Quality

Standard, recently introduced

by the Learning and Skills Council. Recognised for our highly effective employer responsiveness,

the College has also received additional accreditation for vocational excellence

in Information and Communication Technologies. We have also been credited by the Learning and Skills

Council London East as the most successful Employer Training College in their area.

• South Thames College's annual budget of around £38m funds provision for 13,600 students.

• The average age of our students is 29.

• There are 2,600 students aged 16-19, and around 700 14-16 year old schoolchildren who attend the College for work-related learning.

• 43% of our students live in South Thames itself and most of the others come from adjoining boroughs.