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Bicton College celebrates historic Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

In a huge boost for learners, businesses and rural education in the South West, Bicton College is officially ‘Outstanding’. Following a week-long inspection by Ofsted, a glowing report praised the college on its commitment to “exceptional learning opportunities”, “highly effective partnerships to meet the local training needs” and learners who are “highly motivated to learn in aspi

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2 months

Spectacular wins and Royal recognition for Duchy and Bicton Colleges at Devon County Show 2025

Bicton College and Duchy College are celebrating an unforgettable Devon County Show 2025, after being crowned Gold winners for Most Attractive Educational Exhibit for the fourth consecutive year and welcoming a royal visit from HRH The Princess Royal to their arboriculture display. The two land-based colleges, part of Cornwall College Group, also took home Best Trade Stand trophy and a Silver Me

9 months

Students set to raise thousands for the Royal British Legion

The Military and Protective Services students at Duchy College Stoke Climsland are gearing up to raise funds for the Armed Forces and Veteran community in their annual Poppy Run. Every year, the students demonstrate their commitment to the Royal British Legion, raising both funds and awareness in honour of those who have served. This year’s challenge, taking place on Monday 11th

9 months

Global Spotlight on Duchy College during Prince William’s visit

Duchy College Stoke Climsland has captured global attention as His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cornwall, Prince William, made an official visit to the campus. Major newspapers and media outlets from around the world, including the BBC, ITV, HELLO! Magazine and Mail Online and more, showcased Prince William’s tour of our picturesque campus. The news was also shared on the official Royal Family we

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Blog: Top Tips for Results Week 2025

GCSE results day is just around the corner, and we know it can be a nerve-wracking time for both students and parents! But we’re here to help, so below we’ve gathered some top tips and advice to help you navigate the big day. Whether you’re anxiously waiting for your results or feeling confident about your performance, we hope our insights will be helpful in ensuring you have a successfu

8 months

College’s much-anticipated Apprenticeship Games are back for 2025

The Cornwall College Group is excited to announce the return of its renowned Apprenticeship Games in 2025, showcasing the talent and skills of apprentices from across the South West. This highly anticipated competition will take place on Wednesday 12th February, during National Apprenticeship Week, continuing a proud tradition of celebrating apprenticeships and their vital contribution to the regi

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Student Shine at Graduation in Truro Cathedral

More than 260 students from The Cornwall College Group celebrated their academic success in style at the stunning Truro Cathedral during this year’s graduation ceremonies. Graduates from Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project, Newquay University Centre Cornwall College, Duchy College, Bicton College, Falmouth Marine School, The Golf Education Partnership and Cornwall Coll

9 months

The Duke of Cornwall Visits Duchy College

Duchy College Stoke Climsland was honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall to the campus today, marking a significant moment for both the college and the local community. During the visit, Prince William engaged with students and explored the college’s innovative programmes, including a live CSI demonstration by the Military & Protective Services Academy. The Prince took t

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7 months

Bicton’s new high-tech lab revolutionises farming and sustainability

Bicton College has officially showcased its ground-breaking Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL), in collaboration with Satellite Applications Catapult, the lead of the ESLL project. This transformative facility poised to revolutionise the farming industry and propel sustainable practices to new heights through cutting-edge technologies. The ESLL is a pioneering facility, based at Bicton College�

10 months

Celebrating engineering on National Manufacturing Day

Local engineering students and apprentices have been celebrated to mark National Manufacturing Day, as Cornwall College and Plymouth Engineering Skills Centre (PESC) highlight emerging talent and the bright future of manufacturing. The Cornwall College Group is now in its third year of a highly successful academy programme with the Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG), which gives school-age student

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Bicton College Launches UK’s First Agritech Advanced Engineering Centre

New facility sets a national standard in agritech education, providing students with essential skills for the agricultural industry’s future. Bicton College has officially opened the UK’s first Agritech Advanced Engineering Centre, a state-of-the-art facility that will shape the future of agricultural education. The launch event, attended by industry leaders, students and stakeholders, marks a

11 months

Life After College: Where Will My Course Take Me?

Meet Bryony Burns, an alumna of Duchy College Rosewarne who has taken her love for animals across the world to Madagascar. After completing her Level 3 Animal Management course, Bryony teamed up with TSAP Travel for a unique gap year experience that combines her passion for animal welfare with volunteer work. Now on the island of Nosy Be, Bryony is leading a rescue and rehoming project for stray

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Representing Cornwall at Botanical University Challenge semi-finals

Students from Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project are proving that Cornwall is a powerhouse of botanical knowledge, as they storm into the semi-finals of the renowned Botanical University Challenge (BUC). Competing under the team name Cotyl-Edens, BSc Horticulture Plant Science students Rory Queripel, Emma Coble, Kate Bidwell and Alfred Bradley will represent Cornwall on a natio

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Educator of the Year finalist

We are delighted to announce that Jon Stone, Senior Study Programme Manager for the Military & Protective Services (MaPS) Academy at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, has been named as a finalist in the NCFE Aspiration Awards. The Aspirations Awards, which were launched in 2018, celebrate the successes of learners, apprenticeships, educators, support staff and educational organisations from acros

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Bicton and Duchy College Celebrates Ofsted Outstanding

In a huge boost for learners, businesses and rural education in the South West, Bicton College near Budleigh Salterton in Devon, Duchy College Stoke Climsland and Rosewarne in Cornwall, are officially ‘Outstanding’. Following a week-long inspection by Ofsted, a glowing report praised the colleges on their commitment to “exceptional learning opportunities”, “highly effective partnerships