Merton College

"Attended here between 2013 - 2016 back when it was known as South Thames College. The course I studied (BTEC Travel & Tourism) was fantastic and the teachers were great too, however the college itself was terrible and was in disarray. This wasn't the safest college either as I remember a lot of students getting into crime and causing chaos here. Still, the three-year course I did was great, but I am disappointed that I never got to travel abroad while studying the course."

"Trash college, school turns a blind eye to all kind of serious bad behaviour. Teachers are very difficult to understand and often seem clueless when asked questions. Their main concern seems to be safeguarding which is ironic as I have seen multiple fights in front of teachers and seen no action taken. I also know people who have had things stolen and absolutely nothing done about it. Do not go to this school if you want a good working environment/ students and teachers that care the slightest about education. Bear in mind I only went here for 4 months."

"Absolutely terrible. I've only been there for about 6 months and its absolutely disgusting. When people told me that in college no one cares about you I didn't believe them, but now i see what they mean and that they were right. Would give it a 0 if I could. Teachers don't even give you support you need. Absolutely nobody cares about you or your mental health (considering everything happening tight now). Would not recommend. A-levels are much harder (as most people probably know), but they are much more worth than what you get from this college. The support and all the help you will be getting is much more worth than what this college give you. Don't waste your time going there. Also canteen food is really expensive.# literally 2 words to describe it: RACIST and NEGATIVITY from the head of Biology (teaches Applied science and health and social care) and carerr advice lady."

"I'm doing the level 2 counselling course. The teaching is great & no complaints, but the facilities at the college are awful. Three toilets to use for a whole evening class, which on several occasions have been absolutely disgusting and not cleaned. There is no refreshments supplied or anywhere to get tea and coffee. It's not fit for purpose."

"If you're thinking of taking the Violin or Guitar making Courses, pay no attention to the negative reviews - The Instrument making teachers are first class, wonderful people, and an absolute pleasure to spend time with, let alone learn an unbelievable amount for. It seems pretty sad that it sounds like this is a rare case at the College compared with the other courses/reviews. I had a quick skim read of the other reviews and I can't comment really as many seem course related issues, but the Finance lady there is efficient, direct, and absolutely helpful (explaining some issues to me which I was confused with)."