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6th Nov 2026
We are pleased to share the latest survey results from our apprentices at Abingdon & Witney College. Results show that our apprentices are highly satisfied with their training, with an impressive 98.4% saying their apprenticeship met or exceeded their expectations in 2025/26.
With 268 learners completing an apprenticeship in 2025/26, these latest results highlight the impact of the College’s apprenticeship provision. An unbeatable 100% of apprentices agreed they had developed the skills needed to get a job or progress their career, and 99% said their apprenticeship had expanded their knowledge and challenged them.
Workplace relevance and learner support also scored highly. 98% said their training had helped them in their job role, while 99.5% praised the inclusive learning environment created by their tutor and assessor. Overall, 97.4% were satisfied with the College as their training provider and 96.2% would recommend their apprenticeship to a friend.
A strong track record of achievement
The results build on a successful year for the College's apprenticeships. At the 2026 Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards, Callum Gordon, an apprentice from Alphabet GB, BMW Group, was named Advanced Apprentice of the Year. Other apprentices and staff were also recognised.
The College has also achieved strong national results, with Level 3 apprenticeship achievement ranking first among general further education colleges nationally, with an 84.1% success rate. Construction apprenticeships ranked second nationally, with an 80% success rate.
The latest survey results provide another reason to celebrate, demonstrating not simply that apprentices are achieving, but that they value the training, support and workplace skills they gain along the way.
Thinking about an apprenticeship?
The College offers apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors, including Business, Accounting, Engineering, Early Years, Computing, Horticulture, and Construction pathways include Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Plumbing and Heating, and Property Maintenance.
Working with employers including the University of Oxford, Oxfordshire County Council and Blenheim Palace, the College combine programmes practical workplace experience with the knowledge and qualifications apprentices need to progress in their chosen industries.
Explore the apprenticeship opportunities available at Abingdon & Witney College and discover where your career could take you.
