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Truro and Penwith College is one of the best colleges in the country, a fact recognized by Ofsted, which gave us Outstanding status following our review in February 2016. We have campuses in Truro and Penzance, both offering an exceptional range of courses, providing industry-standard equipment and resources, all housed in modern, purpose-built facilities. We were thrilled to be awarded Beacon Status in recognition of excellence and innovation in the Learning and Skills sector, and our Ofsted Outstanding Status is a source of great pride, but what does it mean for you? Comments made by the Ofsted inspectors' report give insight into why our students thrive during their time with us and how you will have the best chance of achieving your goals when you choose Truro and Penwith College. "Learners enjoy great success because of the ethos of aspiration and achievement that pervades the College." "Teachers are highly skilled, apply their expertise to great effect in planning lessons, and bring a passion to their teaching that challenges and inspires learners to make rapid progress". Other findings in their report included the teaching being "often inspirational" and that as a consequence, "learners make exceptional progress, often well above that which their expectations and their qualifications on entry would predict." Ofsted also applauded governors and senior leaders for creating "a culture where learning and achievement flourish as a result of excellent teaching." The College you see today was formed in 2008 when Truro College merged with Penwith College in Penzance. Truro College opened in 1993 to provide education and training to the city and its surrounding areas. Soon, these 'surrounding areas' expanded to encompass most of Cornwall, as increasing numbers of students were attracted by our reputation and results. From an initial 2,770 students in 1993, learner numbers increased to around 13,900 students in 2008. Before the merger, Penwith College was a small tertiary college serving the area from Land's End to Hayle and Camborne. In 2006, Penwith should be merged with Truro College, a process completed in 2008. In the five years that followed, £30million was spent on redeveloping the site, student numbers more than doubled, and results across all levels rose dramatically to match those of Truro College. Truro and Penwith College now offers many courses across many qualification types and levels, from traditionally 'academic' A Levels and Degrees to Apprenticeships, vocational courses, and business training. Our students' happiness shows in their results, which place us in the top 4% of colleges in England. Our Academies, focusing on a range of specialisms from medical and academic to surfing and tennis, provide learners with an outlet for their talents outside formal studies. We have even got two public restaurants, offering top-quality food prepared by our cookery students. Building on both centers' best individual traditions, the merged Truro and Penwith College, has a local and national reputation as an institution that is lively, innovative, demands high standards of its learners, and is caring and supportive of individuals. Your education and your future could not be in better hands when you choose to study at Truro and Penwith College. We are officially recognized as one of the best colleges in the country, and Ofsted has awarded the College' Outstanding' status due to its inspection in 2016. Not only are we the best performing state A Level provider in Cornwall, but we are also one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses at all levels. You can choose from a vast range of A-Levels, vocational courses, and Apprenticeships, all taught by highly-qualified, specialist educators. We are also the only College in Cornwall to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Our results place us as the top, non-selective, state provider of the country's qualification. The positive and nurturing environment, combined with world-class facilities and exceptional tutors, provides you with the best opportunity to achieve your educational goals. So whether you have a career in mind or you are still exploring your options, we have the perfect course for you. View full university