WHY NESCOT?
At Nescot we want to help you succeed in your ambitions. Our top priority is preparing you for your future, whether that’s launching your career or progressing to university.
Where your future begins
Start your journey somewhere that believes in you. At Nescot, you’ll learn by doing, gain real-world experience and build the confidence to take your next step. With expert support and career-focused courses, you won’t just plan your future, you’ll be ready to achieve it.
Reasons to choose Nescot
We're proud to be 'GOOD'
We were rated ‘Good’ in every area by Ofsted at our latest inspection (Jan 2023). The report notes that “students are motivated to succeed”. Our success rates are consistently above sector averages and feedback from students is highly positive. You can read the full report on Ofsted’s website here.
We're experienced
Nescot has been providing excellent education since 1953 and we have great progression routes from entry-level to university-level.
We work with employers
We work closely with employers, giving you confidence our courses are up-to-date and provide the skills that employers need. Thanks to these links, you’ll get real work experience, not just theory learnt in a classroom.
We're convenient
We’re a short walk from mainline train stations, Ewell East and Ewell West, with regular trains to London, Sutton, Croydon and Epsom. We’re well served by regular bus routes and we have a large, free car park and secure bike storage.
We're winning
Many courses involve the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions. In 2024 our catering student Melissa won Silver in the WorldSkillsUK National Final. In 2025 our inspirational hairdressing graduate, Reanna Chambers, won the Association of Colleges ‘Adult Student of the Year Award’, and Charlie, our Level 3 Plumbing won Gold in the Apprentice of the Year category at the 2025 National Building & Construction Awards (NBCA).
We progress your education
We offer university-level education at Nescot in many of our subject areas. Or, like over 200 of our Level 3 students each year, you could choose to progress to university. Many of our full-time students also progress to paid employment through apprenticeships.
Learner support
As a student at Nescot College, you will have access to wide-ranging expert support, from specialised help with student finance, a team to help join sports and social activities, careers advice and guidance, to professional support for personal, social or family problems. All these services are available to you free of charge and are easily accessed on campus through your tutor.
Your future, made here
We offer comprehensive, industry-standard facilities to enhance your learning and prepare you for a career in the real world.