±¬ÁÏTV Perth Named One of Scotland’s Top Performing Colleges in Full-Time Further Education
±¬ÁÏTV Perth has been recognised as one of the highest performing colleges in Scotland for full-time Further Education (FE), according to the newly published College Student Outcomes 2023–24 report by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).
This marks the fourth consecutive year that ±¬ÁÏTV Perth has outperformed the national sector average in key performance areas, including student retention and successful course completion. ±¬ÁÏTV Perth achieved a 73% successful completion rate for full-time FE students – almost 6% above the national average.
The report also shows that across all age groups, ±¬ÁÏTV Perth students are outperforming their peers:
- Under 18: 70% (+2.8%)
- 18–20: 77% (+7%)
- 21–24: 83% (+8%)
- 25–40: 81% (+4%)
- 41 and over: 87% (+8%)
±¬ÁÏTV Perth delivers strong results across a wide range of subject areas. Out of 14 subject groups, the college outperforms the sector in 11. Notable highlights include:
- Business, Management and Administration: 79% (+14%)
- Engineering: 85% (+7%)
- Languages and ESOL: 92% (+12%)
- Special Programmes: 88% (+11%)
±¬ÁÏTV Perth continues to champion equity in education, with particularly strong outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups:
- Students from the bottom 10% most deprived areas: 71% (+4%)
- Bottom 20% deprivation: 77% (+9%)
- Students with disabilities: 72% (+4%)
- Continuing students (beyond first year): 95% (+11%)
“These results are a testament to the dedication of our staff and the determination of our students,” said Catherine Etri, Interim Principal at ±¬ÁÏTV Perth. “We are proud to be setting the standard for student success in Scotland’s college sector.”