Clarendon Sixth Form College Camp Street, Ashton-under-lyne OL6 6DF

"The college itself is good but the people they hired to work in the cafeteria are extremely rude. Put sugar packets back because I didn't know they cost 10p and then got shouted at because she doesn't know where I've been and that I may have a cold. But they were packets and not open food, and I didn't have 10p to give so why am I being shouted at for putting them back?"

"I want to start this review off by saying I will solely be reviewing my subject tutors in English lit, geography and biology as well as how I found the courses and the class environment. English lit is an extremely interesting and fun subject especially during class discussions, the environment in the class room is lovely and you don’t feel embarrassed if you don’t understand something, David is an excellent teacher, he is incredibly supportive particularly in his feedback and he explains the topic perfectly. David’s support has allowed me to develop my writing skills which has undoubtedly been valuable in other subjects such as geography. Geography has A LOT of case studies and facts you need to remember but it is an overall interesting and exciting topic that gives you a lot of insight on your environment, Tracy is wonderful, our class discussions are always interesting with her experiences and facts alongside her encouragement which has provided additional ideas I have used in exams and essays as well as day to day life. The environment in geography is comfortable allowing for the class to connect and allow ourselves to join in on discussions. Biology is an extremely hard subject particularly the exams, to study the subject you need to work hard and complete a lot of practice questions and past papers, Isobel is the perfect teacher for this sort of subject. I don’t want to diminish my science teachers in highschool but Isobel is the best science teacher I have ever had the honour to have. She is extremely kind, supportive and knowledgeable, she is excellent at teaching you difficult topics and if you don’t understand something she will go above and beyond to make time for you outside of class and provide you with A LOT of resources. My entire room is past biology papers and diagrams which actually helped a lot in my studies. The environment is amazing I have never felt more comfortable in a room with real animal bones in my life, and that is due to Isobels impact on the atmosphere I am going to miss all my classes but the friendships I have formed in biology in particular is something I will miss the most I cannot recommend a better teacher for the topic who, even in the middle of covid went one step further to pre record classes if video calls were unavailable. I am going to Plymouth to study geography and it is thanks to the teachers that I am able to remain passionate about my studies. I am hoping to take a another course in the future that may combine geography and biology such as zoology. I cannot speak for all students but my experience at this college has been wonderful due to the environment these teachers have created."

"My child is very disappointed with the college staff and students that attend. Their attitude towards other students such as my own daughter who experiences bullying and derogatory language towards her and others and teachers also did not give any kind of support and wasn't bothered to inform home about this situation. I feel disgusted at the fact I had to pry this out of my daughter this is absolutely unacceptable behavior from members of staff. My child no longer attends this college and has proceeded to go to Oldham Sixth Form, to any parent/students i do not recommend applying or even bothering with such area and this particular college."

"They didn't prepare at all for their open day, and the teachers looked bored and completely unable to teach a class with the slightest enthusiasm. Their outside looks are nothing if they can't even prepare to show themselves in a good light."

"Avoid this college like the plague. A new building doesn’t compensate for poor teaching or lack of understanding. Sweeping students issues under the rug is not an effective way of dealing with problems. Neither is screaming at students and threatening them due to minor infractions. My child’s time here will be up soon and I will not be sending any of my others. I will send them to other colleges."