1.13 Since its opening the College has delivered its programme of courses and delivered training to 2,000 students a year. Student throughput has matched planned levels for the Advanced and Higher courses. In contrast, throughput on the Junior courses has varied. On certain of the Junior courses there had been a shortfall in the number of students because of the Services' operational priorities. On others demand for places has outstripped availability. For example, the Royal Air Force wishes to increase its numbers. The College is looking at how it can boost student throughput on the Junior courses.
1.14 The management and delivery of the courses is carried out mainly by 115 military teaching staff, out of the College's total establishment of 160 staff, who are posted to the College for a tour of duty. The military teaching staff are complemented by 40 civilian academics, supplied by Kings College, London as part of the PFI contract. The level of military and academic teaching varies from course to course.