Nottingham College Reviews 

I have to say, Nottingham College is amazing. I received fantastic support from the moment I enrolled all the way through to getting my results. The college made me feel comfortable and truly helped build my confidence. The tutors are incredibly thorough they make sure you're completely ready before you sit an exam. I passed all three exams first time, and even surpassed the global average. Thank you so much, Nottingham College!

I am extremely disappointed with Nottingham College. Some tutors are mostly off sick. Especially the ones that I've had. The college don't provide enough support for disadvantaged students. I've been going back and forth and in circles to different colleges run by Nottingham College, and things have still not worked out for me. I'm never going back there again! I'd rather get help from professional job advisors then apply for their rubbish courses. They are not professional or of a high standard. I'm utterly shocked with their services. It's been at least 4 years with them, and I still got nowhere.

My daughter attended High Pavement College. Absolute waste of time. No tutor for a year, extremely poor level of tutoring in other classes. If you care about your child, send them elsewhere

wouldn’t recommend Nottingham College for apprenticeships based on my experience.

My trainer left the college, but nobody informed me. I was left without any contact or support for around a month, and the college didn’t notify me about what was happening.

I also received very little help finding an apprenticeship placement and had to find my own employer, which was disappointing.

I am now with a new trainer and I’m enjoying my Level 3 course, so that part has improved. However, my overall experience with the lack of communication and support has left me dissatisfied.

Unfortunately, because of my experience, I can only give Nottingham College 1 star.

Always felt fully supported during my apprenticeship

Christine has been amazing throughout the entire course. She gives constant support when needed and is very knowledgeable which helps out massively with the dental nursing course. Thank you christine you’ve been the best!!!!

My history teacher was extremely unaccommodating whilst I was studying here last year to the point where I dropped out because a guy in my class was racist to me and the college brushed it off gave him a pat on the back and let him back into my class without warning, I also thought a lot of my teachers were rude and I had about four more teachers that quit throughout my first year which made me struggle 10 times more than I needed

I completed the Multi Channel Marketing apprenticeship from September 2023-November 2025. My tutor was Maureen Duh and she was fabulous, always available for a call when I needed support and she guided me the whole way through to ensure I felt okay continuously. It was a great course to have completed and I am so happy to now have these qualifications behind me and continue in my place of work. Overall I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone and especially recommend they go with Nottingham College when doing so 😊

It was ok but wouldn’t recommend as they cased a lot more hassle then help with my education

Sue & Lorraine are amazing tutors, this was for Business Administrator Level 3. With their amazing help i managed to achieve a distinction.

Christine (dental nursing) is the best tutor I have ever had she motivated me when I didn’t believe in myself and pushed me to success because of her I managed to gain my dental nursing qualification after I was sure I never would
She is so patient and kind always willing to help no matter what and any person would be lucky to have her as a tutor. Thank you so much Christine for believing in me when I didn’t even believe in myself

I was a student with Nottingham college for an apprenticeship in software support. This was done remotely from my workplace. Maureen Duh was my tutor. She was always helpful and offered good support and feedback. The curriculum was broken down so that workload was manageable every week and the tasks provided were helpful for learning each topic.

Started my Level 3 Business apprenticeship on Monday. Fantastic first day and didn’t feel nervous about walking in to a new place. College tutors are wonderful and supportive.

My daughter has dropped from a Distinction child in dance to a Merit in a year since attending here.
I have been told some teachers are nasty and make pupils cry.
Communication is abysmal.
She has failed her maths due to being given a foreign teacher she does not understand.
Think we will have to review what she does next because her future here does not look promising.

Tutors were so helpful throughout my dental nursing course, Christine and Natalie were always there if you needed them. Made going to college a pleasure.

11th June 2025 call made [12:21pm] to 0115 9100100
The college itself good but the administration staff 'Casey' was very rude and unprofessional answered call on speaker still conversating with another staff laughing and joking then put me on hold and avoided what I asked her to do then was rude. I think they should reconsider the staff being employed in telecoms and learn some manners.

Christine Wood my dental nursing apprenticeship tutor was incredibly helpful and responsive to my questions throughout the course.

Great experience! Very lovely and helpful

I have not long finished my dental nursing apprenticeship course at Nottingham college. My tutor Christine and assessor Natalie were incredible, they were extremely helpful and efficient in helping me complete my course over the space of just over a year. I was given plenty of support and encouragement throughout and felt that the course was well thought out and it flowed great alongside working in practice.

Nottingham College’s decision to ban 19 year olds from taking A-Levels is not just unfair. it’s deeply short-sighted. Education is not a one size fits all journey, and many students take alternative paths before realising they need A-Levels to progress. By enforcing this rule, you’re not just turning students away; you’re actively blocking their future opportunities.

What happens to students who faced personal struggles, illness, or financial hardship that delayed their studies? What about those who simply realized later that A-Levels were the right path for them? Instead of supporting lifelong learning, this policy punishes ambition and determination.

If education is truly about growth and second chances, Nottingham College needs to rethink this restrictive rule. Otherwise, you’re not an institution that supports students—you’re one that limits them.