College moves up uni student survey rankings

Plumpton College Recognised for Teaching Excellence in the National Student Survey

Plumpton College has been ranked among the top three land-and environment-based providers in England for teaching and learning, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Notably, 100% of Plumpton’s university degree students agreed that staff are good at explaining things. The college has also been ranked in the top 10 among land-based institutions for academic support. More broadly, Plumpton University Courses ranks in the top 16% of higher education providers across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland for teaching quality.

The College delivers specialist land-and environment undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy (canine and equine), viticulture, and animal behaviour and conservation. It also delivers a suite of sustainably focussed degrees including sustainable land management, horticulture, and rural land and business management. All of its degrees are validated by their collaborative partner, the University of Greenwich who has a TEF Gold for teaching excellence.

Director of Higher Education, Miemie Neethling-Taylor, commented:
“We are absolutely delighted by our students’ recognition of the teaching excellence on our degree courses at Plumpton. These positive NSS results in teaching and academic support are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our academic and professional staff. Student feedback is vital to our continuous improvement, and we look forward to working closely with students to further enhance their experience. As we prepare to celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2025/26, this achievement is especially meaningful. We thank our graduates for their feedback and wish them every success in their future endeavours.”

Other highlights from the 2024 NSS results 

• Top 10 for fair marking and assessments (87% for fair marking and assessments), amongst land based providers*
• Top 5 for intellectually stimulating courses (amongst land-based providers)*
• 100% of students agree that teaching staff are good at explaining things
• 9 out of 10 students agree that staff make their subjects engaging
• 90% positivity - agree that their course is intellectually stimulating
• 90% says their course has developed their knowledge and skills well and in a way that they will need for their future.

*Measured by % positivity amongst land-based providers in England.

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