Bishop Stopford's School Competitors

Waltham Forest College, established in 1938 as the UK’s first technical college, has built a long-standing reputation for excellence in technical and vocational education. Today, it is recognised as one of the country’s most successful and high-performing Further Education institutions. At the heart of the College’s success is its strong collaboration with employers and industry partners. Working alongside expert teaching staff, these partnerships shape a curriculum that equips students with the skills, knowledge and real-world experience needed to succeed in a competitive job market. An investment of over £20 million in recent years has further enhanced the student experience, providing state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard learning environments. The College is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional education and training. It offers a wide range of pathways, including T Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships, supporting both school leavers and adult learners to achieve their ambitions. Students benefit from a supportive, inclusive and aspirational environment, consistently achieving exceptional outcomes, with results placing the College in the top 5% of general further education colleges nationally. Waltham Forest College is also ranked No.1 in London for 16–18 student achievement, according to the National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) for Further Education in England 2024/25, further demonstrating its position as a sector leader. In addition, the College has been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, making it one of only two further education colleges in the UK, and the only one in London to receive this prestigious honour. With a clear focus on excellence, innovation and opportunity, Waltham Forest College continues to empower learners, support employers and shape the future workforce.

Timeless values, shared futures. RGS Guildford is a dynamic and vibrant independent day school for boys, and from September 2027 for girls, aged 3 to 18. Since its foundation in 1509, the RGS has built a national reputation for academic excellence. We are committed to widening access to the School through our Bursary Programme so every bright promising student can take up their place, irrespective of financial circumstances.

One of the UK's leading independent, co-educational day and boarding schools, Bishop’s Stortford College is a wonderful place of learning in a beautiful setting on the edge of a market town between London and Cambridge. It is a place large enough to provide an exceptional range of opportunities, yet small enough for each child to be known and valued. Our love of life and learning enables pupils to grow into well-rounded, skilful, caring and confident people, equipped and ready for the adventures and opportunities life has to offer.