A week-long inspection by the ecumenical churches (Quality in Formation) declared the college 'fit for purpose' and the University of Wales judged that the preparation for research degrees (MPhil, PhD) meets the current standards.

[11] In September 2012, the college announced that its degrees had received provisional accreditation by the University of Manchester, a member of the Russell Group of British universities subject to adjustments and negotiation.

[12] In 2020 the college announced a consultation period for a redevelopment programme as part of their vision to become a university.

[13] In May 2022 the college was granted full degree awarding powers by the Office for Students.

[14] The school is a partner of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the Evangelical Alliance.