Who We Are (Our Group)

United Colleges Group (UCG) delivers Further Education and training across five campuses through the City of Westminster College and College of North West London, offering provision across almost all vocational areas and at a wide range of levels for learners of all ages.

Working closely with students, communities, government bodies, employers, and partners across London and the UK, UCG supports thousands of learners each year to achieve their goals, whether that means entering employment, progressing to Further or Higher Education, or developing new and existing skills. In 2024/25, 91% of students progressed to positive destinations, including paid employment, apprenticeships, or further and higher education, representing an improvement on the previous year.

UCG’s sector specialisms include Business and Accountancy, Construction, Engineering, Computing and Robotics, Science, Sport, Creative and Digital Industries, and Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The Group maintains strong employer partnerships both in London and nationally, including Crossrail, MetroNet, London Underground, Skanska, Land Securities, United Biscuits, Arup, Atkins, and McLaren, helping ensure courses align closely with industry needs.

UCG was awarded an overall ‘Good’ effectiveness rating by Ofsted following its inspection in December 2024. Inspectors praised the Group’s “extensive curriculum offer which aligns exceptionally well with skills priorities in London” and highlighted how “staff support and encourage learners and apprentices to overcome any barriers to their success, enabling them to actively participate in and enjoy their education.” In 2025, UCG was admitted to the Chartered Institution for Further Education, the only organisation in the UK with royal assent to confer Chartered Status on excellent Further Education providers.

In addition to its two flagship colleges, United Colleges Group also includes The Cockpit, London’s first purpose-built theatre.

Our Purpose

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Our Values:

Our college believes in:

Inclusion & belonging
We embrace diversity and take pro-active steps to be inclusive

Mutual trust and respect
We communicate openly and transparently and assume positive intent

Putting our students first
We put students first in everything we do

Always improving
We embrace a mindset of perpetual growth, seeking constant improvements in processes, education, and personal development of peers and our students

Compassion and empathy
We care about each other, our wellbeing, our development and actively seek to understand and validate the feelings of others

College Strategic Plan 2024-30