Choosing a Advanced And Creative Hair Professional provider: the evidence
Everything an employer needs to shortlist with confidence, on one page: the Department for Education's official 2024/25 achievement rates, the latest Ofsted findings, and verified provider-reported results where official data is suppressed. Compiled by Find a Training Provider; no provider can pay to appear here or change their position. Methodology
The shortlist, on the numbers
NHTA leads the official table at 92.9% achievement against a 69.4% national average for this standard, from 30 learners. A defensible shortlist starts with NHTA, Luminate Education Group, Introtrain - then check each profile's Ofsted findings below before you talk to any of them.
| # | Provider | Achievement | Learners | Ofsted (latest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHTA | 92.9% | 30 | Achievement: Expected · Curriculum: Expected |
| 2 | Luminate Education Group | 88.2% | 30 | Good |
| 3 | Introtrain | 80% | 40 | Good |
| 4 | Francesco Group (Holdings) Limited | 75.9% | 50 | Outstanding |
| 5 | Jet Hairdressing Academy | 71% | 30 | Good |
| 6 | Michael John Academy | 70.8% | 50 | Good |
| 7 | Kleek Apprenticeships Limited | 65.7% | 140 | Achievement: Strong · Curriculum: Strong |
| 8 | Next Level Training | 60.4% | 50 | Good |
| 9 | Achievement Training & Skills Ltd | 58.3% | 40 | Good |
| 10 | Central Training Group | 43.3% | 30 | Good |
Achievement rates: DfE published data, 2024/25. Ofsted: latest published inspection - a single grade (Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement, Inadequate) for older inspections; area judgements such as "Strong" or "Expected" for inspections under the renewed framework from November 2025.
No verified provider-reported results for this standard yet. Providers whose official data is suppressed can submit theirs for verification.
Check the claims yourself
- GOV.UK Find Apprenticeship Training - reviews and participation, per provider
- Ofsted reports - read the inspection text, not just the grade
- The Advanced And Creative Hair Professional standard page - funding band, duration, full provider directory