• 92% achievement rate overall in 2019-20 up 2% on the previous year (part of a three year upward trend) and 6% above the national rate

  • Achievement rates for 16-18s have increased to 90% an increase of 9% from 2017-18 (part of a three year upward trend) and 7% above the national rate of 83%

  • For 19+ students the achievement is now at 93%, an increase of 5% from 2017-18 (part of a three year upward trend) and 4% above the national rate

  • Students go to top universities such as Bournemouth University, Brunel University and St. Mary’s University, Twickenham

  • We have strong links with both local and national employers. Students have gone on to jobs at Heathrow, Sky, Rolls Royce, the Metropolitan Police and with the London Borough of Hounslow

  • Ofsted Report (November 2021) states ‘Learners find the college a welcoming and inclusive place in which to study. They overwhelmingly enjoy their learning. They benefit greatly from friendly and helpful teachers who challenge them appropriately.'

  • Each year we celebrate the achievements of our outstanding students at our Student Awards Ceremony

  • The Higher Education Graduation Ceremony celebrates the achievement of over 100 students who have completed a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma Course


Student Awards Ceremony 2021


Higher Education Graduation Ceremony 2020 & 2021

Meet new people of different ages, cultures and backgrounds and make new friends.

Explore your interests and discover new ones.

  • Join clubs and The Student Union
  • Support charitable causes
  • Play football, badminton, netball, volleyball and more
  • Use the fully equipped gym

There is always something going on.

  • Tournaments, talent shows, trips, charity fundraising events
  • Freshers’ Fair - meet new friends and find out about student activities and discounts for travel, films and shops. This is not to be missed!
  • Creative Arts Festival. A dazzling annual showcase of students’ work.

Get involved and have your say.

Welcome to West Thames College

West Thames will be a vibrant college, inspiring all our learners to fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Our outstanding education and training will contribute to a prosperous and cohesive community.

The college has an ongoing commitment to widening participation. We see education as a transformative tool entitling and enabling people to achieve their full potential from whatever background.

Our shared values are: Integrity, Excellence, Equality and Respect

Meet the Team

  • I was appointed Principal in 2016. It’s my job to oversee the management of the college and ensure all our students are successful.

    Tracy Aust

    Tracy Aust

    Principal

  • I am the Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality and I work closely with the curriculum teams to ensure that the courses we offer meet the needs of local community and employers planning.

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    Marta Gajewska-Kopczyk

    Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality

  • I am in charge of the money at the college. I make sure all the students loans are in place and manage the expenditure and development within the college.

    Mark Cooper

    Mark Cooper

    Executive Director of Finance, HR and Development

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    Kenneth Evans

    Terry Stevens

    Executive Director of Resources

  • My role at the college is to make sure our students enjoy their time here. My team put on events throughout the year from fresher’s fair to sporting activities. I also make sure our students are kept safe and have all the support that they need.

    Samantha Louisy

    Samantha Louisy

    Director of Student Experience

  • My team are the first people our new students meet at the college. We are always here to help from an initial enquiry right the way through to you joining the college.

    Meegan Murray

    Meegan Murray

    Head of Student Recruitment, Exams and Customer Service
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