Petroc and Exeter College Announce Plans for Merger in Principle

Petroc and Exeter College Announce Plans for Merger in Principle

Petroc and Exeter College, two of Devon’s leading further education institutions, have announced plans to explore a formal merger in principle, marking a potential transformation in the region’s education landscape. The proposed merger follows months of discussions between the colleges since Christmas, with both Boards agreeing that early explorations have shown significant promise. The initiative, which remains voluntary, is not driven by inter…

Exeter College and Petroc News

Since Christmas, Exeter College and Petroc have been exploring what a deeper collaboration might look like. After careful consideration and robust discussions, the initial work was extremely encouraging. Governors at both Exeter College and Petroc have therefore agreed to move forward and enter what is called a merger in principle. We now enter a period of due diligence, looking at the detailed legal, financial and strategic considerations of me…