Turnover: £70.5 million
Staff Employed: 1004
ESFA Financial Health Rating: Requires Improvement
Current Ofsted Grade: Requires Improvement
South and City College Birmingham (SCCB) is proud to be one of the largest and most dynamic further education colleges in the UK. The college offers high quality education, technical and vocational training to young people, adults and employers looking to develop their workforce. Students can study from entry level to degree at eight vibrant campuses across Birmingham
Our mission is simple: to empower individuals through high quality training, promoting personal and professional growth, and contribute to the social and economic development of our communities.
Most Improved Further Education College in the UK
SCCB has been named the most improved FE college in the UK, (March 2025) following the release of the Department for Education (DfE) National Achievement Rates Tables (NARTs). Our 16–18 full-time education and training provision achieved an incredible 13.3% improvement, the highest in the country – a testament to the commitment of our staff, the determination of our students and the quality of our courses.
A Major Force in Skills Development across the West Midlands
SCCB is the largest provider of adult learning in the region, delivering life-changing opportunities for people of all ages. We work closely with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWE) Jobcentre Plus to offer tailored training programmes that help unemployed individuals gain new skills and move into work, while also supporting businesses to upskill their workforce.
Our apprenticeship programmes involves us partnering with both regional and national employers, with a growing portfolio that supports regional skills priorities, offering young people and adults clear, practical pathways to exciting careers.
Industry-Driven Training and Specialist Centres
We’re proud to be a leader in construction and engineering training, constantly evolving our curriculum through strong industry partnerships that prepare learners for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Advanced and Higher Technical Specialisms:
Media, Creative and Broadcasting
Automotive
Construction
Engineering, Electronics and Systems
Gas and Utilities
Health, Education and Care Professions
Digital
Business and Professional Services
Why Choose SCCB?
We transform the lives of our students by living by our values; Inclusive, Ambitions, Motivated, Safe, Caring, Collaborative and Brilliant. Find out more at www.sccb.ac.uk
Digbeth Campus
High Street Deritend
Digbeth
Birmingham
B5 5SU
Longbridge Bournville College
1 Longbridge Lane
Longbridge
B31 2AJ
Bordesley Green Campus
300 Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5NA
Hall Green Campus
Cole Bank Road
Hall Green
Birmingham
B28 8ES
Golden Hillock Womens Centre
103-105 Golden Hillock Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 0DP
Handsworth Campus
Soho Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B21 9DP
Fusion Centre
334-339 Bradford St
Digbeth
Birmingham
B5 6ES
Longbridge Construction Campus
Construction Centre
4 Devon Way
Longbridge
B31 2TW