The Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy is approaching the end of its second year at Bicton and proving to be an extremely successful partnership. With a growing sporting reputation, and a high demand for places, Bicton is developing its sports facilities and increasing the range of courses on offer. This September students will be able to take their studies to the next level as the College starts a new HNC and HND in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development), alongside the other sports and outdoor adventure courses already running.
Tony Rowe, Chairman and CEO of the Exeter Chiefs, recently...
Bicton College has had more reason to celebrate after achieving a ‘good’ grade in a recent Ofsted Care Standards inspection. This happens every four years and looks at the residential provision offered to students; aspects include the quality of service, outcomes for young people, the management system, and safeguarding measures.
Bicton College offers on-site residential accommodation to approximately 250 students, with a small number of off-site lodgings. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how...
Bicton College recently announced the launch of the Trefusis Academy, to support students applying to University and managerial roles.
The programme will provide students with the cultural, employability and study skills needed to make the leap from further education into higher level study and employment.
The College has seen a four-fold rise in students applying for much sought after university places in the last academic year – this belies the national trend which has shown a decline in university applications for the second year in a row.
Celebrate your bonfire night in style within the beautiful surroundings of our Georgian Manor House at Bicton College.
Free parking is available from 5.30pm and a short walk up our monkey puzzle drive will bring you to the manor house which will be alight with colour. The big bonfire starts at 6.30pm with the stunning backdrop of the lake, together with spectacular firework display at 7.30pm.
To keep you all entertained, we have a Samba Band dancing around the crowd with luminous jugglers and music playing. Local food is available to tantalise your taste buds with a hog...
Bicton College, Devon’s specialist land-based college, and The Dartington Hall Trust are to join forces to establish a new centre of educational excellence on the Dartington Hall estate.
‘Bicton College@Dartington’, a new and exciting partnership, will open up access to land-based education in Devon, strengthen the county’s reputation as a global leader in agricultural innovation and help to lay the foundations for a more sustainable farming future.
Alex Stevens, Senior Food and Farming Adviser, NFU in the South West commented "The NFU whole-...
