The education group running Peterborough College is celebrating a record intake of students. The Inspire Education Group, which operates Peterborough College along with University Centre Peterborough and Stamford College, says more than 6,000 full-time 16 to19-year-olds have chosen to study at the colleges. Peterborough College in Park Crescent, PeterboroughA college spokesperson said: “Parents, students and employers are recognising IEG as a provider of choice, thanks to its strong outcomes and sector-leading teaching. This year also marks 15 years of higher education at University Centre Peterborough, which has recently been recognised with Silver status in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and the introduction of degree apprenticeships. Over 80 per cent of graduates in 2025 graduated with a 2:1 or above, further emphasising the quality of teaching at University Centre Peterborough.