Following its first full inspection by OFSTED, Manchester-headquartered Northcoders - a market leader in technology training in the UK - has been awarded the highest possible rating of Outstanding across all areas.
The rating covers Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Adult Learning Programmes.
Northcoders is now in the top 6% of UK further education providers delivering apprenticeships and skills training across all sectors, following a May 2025 inspection that assessed its adult learning programmes, including software and data engineering Skills Bootcamps.
The OFSTED report praised Northcoders for delivering a ‘highly ambitious, current and industry-informed curriculum’, as well as ‘exceptionally effective support’ through its mentors and careers consultants. The report also highlighted Northcoders’ commitment to inclusion and its track record in enabling learners to transition into digital careers quickly and successfully.
Chris Hill, CEO of Northcoders, commented: “We are incredibly proud to have received the highest possible recognition from OFSTED. This Outstanding rating is a clear validation of the quality we strive to deliver, from curriculum design to course execution, and the life-changing impact our programmes have for learners from all walks of life.
“This result significantly strengthens our position in the competitive tendering landscape, particularly with government and regional funding bodies which we are currently navigating. It enhances our credibility, bolsters our bid-winning capability, and positions us as a leading provider of high-quality digital skills training at a time when confidence and rigour in provider selection has never been more critical.”
Pictured: Charlotte Prior, Amul Batra, Chris Hill and Steven Oakes