Further Education, Adult Training, Vocational, Academic and Leisure Courses. Strode College is one of England's top performin ... g colleges for further and adult education training, offering a wide range of vocational training, academic and leisure courses for the community. Strode is an Ofsted 'outstanding' college with an excellent local and national reputation. We are committed to providing outstanding education for everyone who learns with us. The high quality of education we provide and the fantastic achievements of our students are reflected in official performance reports. The secret of our success is high quality teaching and support which creates motivated students who achieve their full potential. read more