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College Details:

Principal: Pat Carvalho
Chair: Afzal Hussain

Key Facts 2023/24:

Turnover: £49.5 million

Staff Employed: 692

ESFA Financial Health Rating: Good

Current Ofsted Grade: Good

College overview:
Birmingham Metropolitan College

BMet is a large general further education college with approximately 11,672 learners and three main campuses based in Birmingham:

  • James Watt College, Perry Barr
  • Matthew Boulton College, central Birmingham
  • Sutton Coldfield College, Sutton Coldfield

 

Nearly half of the learners are aged 16–18 and enrolled in full-time programmes, while most adult learners study part-time. The college is committed to supporting students from some of the most disadvantaged communities in the UK.

BMet offers a comprehensive curriculum including:

  • A Levels and vocational qualifications
  • Apprenticeships
  • Access to Higher Education
  • Entry-level courses
  • Part-time adult professional development
  • Full and part-time degree-level study programmes including HTQs

 

BMet is focused on student progression and aligning learning pathways with employment. Its curriculum is shaped by employer demand and local economic priorities.

Advanced and Higher Technical Specialisms:

Matthew Boulton College
Delivers personalised programmes aligned with regional needs to prepare students for economic challenges.

Specialisms include:

  • T Levels and Vocational courses
  • Accounting
  • Law
  • Business
  • Digital and Creative
  • Fashion
  • Horticulture
  • Early Years
  • Science
  • Health
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental Nursing and Dental Technology

 

Home to two Career Academies:

  • Digital Learning Academy
  • Business and Professional Services
    (Employer-influenced curricula)

 

James Watt College
Delivers training in key priority sectors for the regional and national economy.

Specialisms include:

  • T Levels and Vocational courses
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Rail
  • Early Years
  • Teacher Training
  • Media and Games

 

Sutton Coldfield College
Focuses on sustained employment through its work experience strategy.

Specialisms include:

  • A Levels and T Levels and Vocational Courses
  • Business
  • Creative Art
  • Digital Media
  • Early Years and Education
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Lifesciences
  • Performing Arts
  • Public Services
  • STEM
  • Sports Academies

Campus Locations:

Matthew Boulton College
Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS

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Sutton Coldfield College
34 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NW

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James Watt College
Aldridge Road, Great Barr, B44 8NE

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Erdington Skills Centre
Edwards Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9EW

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