About Thatcham Research
Thatcham Research is a not-for-profit automotive risk intelligence organisation that operates the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy to deliver apprenticeship and technical training for the UK vehicle repair sector. The Automotive Academy provides world‑class apprenticeship training in state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Thatcham, Berkshire, with a blended model that combines eLearning via its online...
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Key Facts
- Active Learners:
- 245
- Standards:
- 5
- Locations:
- 4
Official Sources
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| Accident Repair Technician | L3 | £18,000 | N/A | -- |
| Vehicle Damage Assessor | L4 | £9,000 | N/A | -- |
| Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical And Trim (Met) Technician | L3 | £15,000 | N/A | -- |
| Vehicle Damage Paint Technician | L3 | £15,000 | N/A | -- |
| Vehicle Damage Panel Technician | L3 | £15,000 | N/A | -- |
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Ofsted
Inspected July 2023- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
Source: Ofsted further education and skills inspection outcomes, published on GOV.UK under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We publish Ofsted's judgement as given and do not grade providers ourselves. Read the full inspection report on Ofsted
Performance Data
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N/AActive Learners
245
Official achievement data by course
DfE-published rates for 2024/25. Achievement counts everyone who left the programme; pass rate counts only those who reached end-point assessment.
| Course | Achievement | Pass rate | Retention | Learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Damage Assessor | 90.9% | 100% | 90.9% | 10 |
| Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician | 76.9% | 100% | 76.9% | 40 |
| Vehicle Damage Paint Technician | 80% | 100% | 80% | 30 |
| Vehicle Damage Panel Technician | 74.1% | 90.9% | 81.5% | 30 |
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Data sourced from Skills England, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the National Achievement Rate Tables. View on Find Apprenticeship Training