Although the College passed four of its five tests for registration, it did not meet its financial sustainability test.
The decision by the OfS, the independent regulator of higher education in England, means some students will no longer be able to access any kind of student loan from the Student Loans Company and students still eligible for loans will not be able to access the full amount.
Spurgeon’s College said in a statement that it “fundamentally disagrees with this financial assessment and believes it has been made on seriously flawed assumptions.”
It added: “It is important to note that no question has been raised regarding the high quality of the College’s educational offer. Despite the OfS decision, Spurgeon’s College will remain open and will continue with its core mission to train men and women for Christian ministry.
“The OfS decision won’t stop this vital work, but it is a significant blow to the College and its students, and we believe it is contrary to Government policies encouraging diversification of the higher education market.
“We are fully committed to doing everything we can to minimise any impact for students arising from this decision. The College is a charity with a robust balance sheet, funds in the bank and plans for the future.”
The College is considering taking legal action over the matter.
It has also called on the Minister for…
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