Ofsted rating: Good
Inspection dates: 5–8 December 2023
RHACC is rated Good overall. Inspectors highlighted strong teaching, positive learner experiences and clear progress to next steps.
Judgements (all Good):
• Quality of education • Behaviour and attitudes • Personal development • Leadership and management • Adult learning programmes • Education programmes for young people • Overall effectiveness at previous inspection
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About RHACC
RHACC is an adult education college based at our Parkshot Campus in Richmond. We offer flexible programmes from entry level to level 5, including ESOL, art & design, access to HE, counselling, accounting & finance, digital skills, languages, community learning and courses for adults with SEND.
Campus update: RHACC now operates solely from Parkshot. At the time of the 2023 inspection, we supported over 5,000 learners across Parkshot, outreach and online.
What inspectors found
• Welcoming and supportive – achievements celebrated; good attendance; catch‑up support when needed
• Teaching that builds – sequenced curriculums help learners progress step by step
• Strong outcomes – most learners make substantial progress and achieve
• Targeted assessment – varied checks for understanding; prompt support where needed
• Careers guidance – clear routes into further study, work or volunteering
• Leadership & wellbeing – clear vision, effective improvement cycle and staff support
• Safeguarding – arrangements are effective; learners know how to raise concerns
Meeting local skills needs
• Courses shaped with local partners and employers (for example, new industry‑aligned short courses)
• Fast‑track routes in areas like counselling; responsive updates to digital skills
Where we’re improving next
• Sharper individual targets – clear, regularly reviewed goals
• Better starting‑point checks in supported learning (non‑accredited)
• More enrichment – broader, better‑promoted extra‑curricular opportunities
Key facts (inspection context)
• >5,000 learners overall • Parkshot: 4,300+ • Outreach & online learners: hundreds • Under‑19s: small number • Subcontracting: none
(Figures reflect the inspection period. RHACC now runs solely from our Parkshot campus.)