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THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

UKPRN 10006770
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Courses offered by this training provider

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Apprenticeships

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Achievements and participation rates

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Achievement and participation rate data does not include apprenticeship units.

Achievements

67.5%

of apprentices (270 of 400) completed a course and passed the end-point assessment with this training provider in academic year 2024 to 2025. 32.5% did not pass or left the course before taking their assessment.

65.4% national achievement rate

Participation

1,092

apprentices have completed a course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2018.


Data for apprenticeships and foundation apprenticeships collected by the Department for Education.


Reviews from employers and apprentices

This is the training provider's average review based on all the apprenticeship courses they delivered during the last full academic year (2024 to 2025).

It does not include reviews for apprenticeship units.

Employers

Poor

average review from 7 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 8 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.


Apprenticeships and foundation apprenticeships data collected by the Department for Education.

View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2025 to today

These are the most recent reviews for this training provider. We update the main star rating on this page when we have reviews from a full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (21 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 9 employers)

    78%22%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 15 employers)

    53%47%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 10 employers)

    80%20%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 12 employers)

    75%25%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

    50%50%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    57%43%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    60%40%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 78% 22% 9
Communication with employers 53% 47% 15
Getting new apprentices started 80% 20% 10
Improving apprentice skills 75% 25% 12
Working with small numbers of apprentices 50% 50% 4
Initial assessment of apprentices 57% 43% 7
Reporting on progress of apprentices 60% 40% 10
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 3
Training facilities 100% 0% 2

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (9 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 9 apprentices)

    56%44%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 9 apprentices)

    78%22%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 9 apprentices)

    56%44%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 9 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 9 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 9 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 9 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 9 apprentices)

    89%11%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 9 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 9 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 9 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 9 apprentices)

    78%22%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 56% 44%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment 78% 22%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 56% 44%
Providing accessible training resources 78% 22%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 67% 33%
Taking into account your previous learning 78% 22%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 89% 11%
Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan 89% 11%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 67% 33%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 67% 33%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 78% 22%

1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Poor (7 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 5 employers)

    40%60%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    33%67%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 33% 67% 3
Communication with employers 40% 60% 5
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 3
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 6
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 1
Training facilities 67% 33% 3

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (8 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 8 apprentices)

    88%12%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 8 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 8 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 8 apprentices)

    88%12%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 8 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 75% 25%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 88% 12%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 75% 25%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Taking into account your previous learning 88% 12%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 75% 25%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 75% 25%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Resolving any issues you have 88% 12%
Preparing you for success in your future career 75% 25%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (1 review)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 1
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Training facilities 0% 100% 1

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (16 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 16 apprentices)

    88%12%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 16 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 16 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 16 apprentices)

    88%12%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 16 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 16 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 16 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 16 apprentices)

    81%19%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 75% 25%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 88% 12%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 69% 31%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 88% 12%
Taking into account your previous learning 69% 31%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 75% 25%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 94% 6%
Resolving any issues you have 69% 31%
Preparing you for success in your future career 81% 19%

1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (23 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 16 employers)

    94%6%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 18 employers)

    61%39%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 9 employers)

    56%44%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)

    77%23%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    67%33%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 4 employers)

    25%75%
  • Training facilities(selected by 8 employers)

    88%12%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 94% 6% 16
Communication with employers 61% 39% 18
Getting new apprentices started 56% 44% 9
Improving apprentice skills 77% 23% 13
Working with small numbers of apprentices 43% 57% 7
Initial assessment of apprentices 43% 57% 7
Reporting on progress of apprentices 67% 33% 9
Adapting to my needs 25% 75% 4
Training facilities 88% 12% 8

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (25 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 25 apprentices)

    72%28%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 25 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 25 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 25 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 25 apprentices)

    80%20%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 25 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 64% 36%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 72% 28%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 68% 32%
Providing accessible training resources 72% 28%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 60% 40%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 60% 40%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 80% 20%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 68% 32%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Resolving any issues you have 72% 28%
Preparing you for success in your future career 68% 32%

1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (23 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 14 employers)

    57%43%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 6 employers)

    67%33%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    70%30%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)

    100%0%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 80% 20% 5
Communication with employers 57% 43% 14
Getting new apprentices started 83% 17% 12
Improving apprentice skills 67% 33% 6
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 70% 30% 10
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 10
Adapting to my needs 80% 20% 5
Training facilities 100% 0% 5

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.

1 August 2021 to today

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last 5 academic years.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (75 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 34 employers)

    82%18%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 53 employers)

    55%45%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 35 employers)

    77%23%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 34 employers)

    74%26%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    54%46%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 24 employers)

    58%42%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 35 employers)

    54%46%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 13 employers)

    54%46%
  • Training facilities(selected by 19 employers)

    84%16%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 82% 18% 34
Communication with employers 55% 45% 53
Getting new apprentices started 77% 23% 35
Improving apprentice skills 74% 26% 34
Working with small numbers of apprentices 54% 46% 13
Initial assessment of apprentices 58% 42% 24
Reporting on progress of apprentices 54% 46% 35
Adapting to my needs 54% 46% 13
Training facilities 84% 16% 19

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (58 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 58 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 49 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 9 apprentices)

    78%22%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 58 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 58 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 58 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 58 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 58 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 49 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 9 apprentices)

    89%11%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 58 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 58 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 58 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 58 apprentices)

    74%26%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 67% 33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 80% 20%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment 78% 22%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 67% 33%
Providing accessible training resources 79% 21%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 71% 29%
Taking into account your previous learning 71% 29%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 71% 29%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 84% 16%
Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan 89% 11%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 74% 26%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Resolving any issues you have 74% 26%
Preparing you for success in your future career 74% 26%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL9 6AA
Telephone
0161 624 5214

Training provider overview

Oldham College is based in Greater Manchester and has a long established track record of delivering apprenticeships.

We offer a broad range of apprenticeships combining the high quality college training facilities with occupational specialist assessors, in priority sectors including: Construction, Health & Social Care, Business and Professional, Art and Design, Retail and Commercial.

In addition to the established apprenticeships, we are further developing our higher level offer in partnership with University Campus Oldham to extend the opportunities at Level 4 and above.

Our extended service to employers includes support with identifying company training needs and access to grants, and recruitment support via the college Job Shop.