Colchester Institute is celebrating a fantastic set of apprenticeship results for 2024/25, achieving an impressive 72.9% apprenticeship achievement rate. This means nearly three-quarters of apprentices successfully completed their apprenticeship programme, placing Colchester Institute 7.5% above the national average and marks an 8.1% improvement on last year’s performance.
Colchester Institute also recorded outstanding results across several individual subject areas including Construction, Engineering, and Mechanical and Electrical Services. Most notably, the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician apprenticeship achieved the highest outcomes in the country, with a 90.3% achievement rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 44.2%.
These achievements mean the College is now ranked 6th nationally among large FE colleges for apprenticeship achievement, a significant milestone for the region.
Amanda Drew, Director of Apprenticeships and Business Solutions at Colchester Institute said: “I am immensely proud of these fantastic and well-deserved results. They reflect the dedication of our staff, employer partners, and most importantly our apprentices, whose hard work and talent are helping shape the future of their industries. Despite ongoing sector and economic challenges, 2025/26 is already shaping up to be another strong and ambitious year for our apprenticeship provision.”
Colchester Institute will also be hosting its Apprenticeship Event on Thursday 18th June, from 5-7pm, giving prospective apprentices and employers the opportunity to explore apprenticeship opportunities and discover whether it’s right pathway for them. The event is proudly sponsored by Pickering Electronics.
Book your place: https://www.colchester.ac.uk/event/apprenticeship-evening-june-25/
