The UK’s Newest and Most Ambitious College Group 

Formed to drive economic growth, deliver cutting-edge skills, and transform opportunities for students and communities across Somerset. 

We’re building the future of education, today. 


The launch of the UCS College Group this August marks a truly exciting moment for Somerset – one that promises to deliver long-term benefits for our people, our economy, and our sense of place. 

Formed from the merger of Bridgwater & Taunton College and Strode College, and including University Centre Somerset, this new College Group represents a powerful collaboration across the county. It brings together four colleges – Bridgwater, Cannington, Taunton and Strode – under one shared vision: to deliver world-class education and skills that raise aspirations and support everyone in Somerset to thrive. 

UCS College Group will be the seventh largest college group in England. That scale matters. It means more investment, more reach, and more influence at government level. Equally important is the Group’s local-first approach.  

Each College retains its name, leadership, and community focus, allowing it to respond to local need while sharing the strengths and specialisms of the wider group. 

The curriculum will be shaped by local and regional priorities, ensuring young people and adults are gaining the skills our economy needs, in sectors from engineering to health and digital. 

Our Vision

We’re creating a stronger, united force for education in Somerset, driven by one vision: to transform lives and communities through learning and partnerships.

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Leadership

Leadership across the Group plays a vital role in ensuring every decision drives meaningful outcomes for our students, our communities, and the region we proudly serve.

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Our Group

Find out about the incredible Somerset institutions that form the UCS College Group.

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