Introduction
Further education is fast-moving, high-pressure and increasingly competitive. Colleges need to attract and convert a wide range of audiences, from school leavers and adult learners to employers and stakeholders, often with limited internal resource.
At Bluestorm, we’ve been supporting colleges for over 25 years. Whether it’s boosting applications, refreshing a brand or designing a better website experience, we deliver strategic, creative solutions that make a measurable difference.
We understand the sector, the pressures and the opportunities. That’s why over 50 UK colleges have trusted us to help them grow, evolve and thrive.
Creative that connects, digital that delivers
Our approach is collaborative, strategic and rooted in insight. We combine sector knowledge with deep in-house expertise, from design and motion to SEO and paid media.
Whether we’re crafting a standout prospectus, streamlining your digital journey or boosting recruitment through TikTok and Google Ads, our work is always focused on your objectives.
We don’t do copy and paste campaigns. Every solution is tailored, every design is considered, and every result is measured.
What we do
Everything we offer is done in-house, from creative and web development to video, strategy, and media planning we stay in control of quality, timelines and budget.
Web Design & Development
Beautiful, functional websites built to perform. We design and develop websites that are user-friendly, search-optimised and fully aligned with your goals, from simple sites to complex multisite solutions.
Design
Creative that works hard and looks great. From visual identity to brochures, signage and packaging, we deliver bold, effective design that brings your brand to life in print and digital.
Digital Marketing
Targeted, data-driven digital campaigns. We plan, deliver and optimise across search, social and display, helping you reach the right people, with the right message, at the right time.
Branding
Whether you're launching a new brand, evolving an existing one or creating a sub-brand, we combine creative thinking with commercial understanding to make your brand unforgettable.
Paid Social
Looking to get more from your social channels? We help brands boost reach, engagement, traffic and conversions through targeted paid campaigns.
Advertising & Media
From digital to out-of-home, we take care of advertising strategy, creative and placement. We help you make the most of your media budget and get noticed where it matters.
How we work
We start by understanding your audiences, goals and challenges, from learner personas to internal pressures.
We audit current activity, explore your data and build a plan aligned to your objectives and academic cycle.
From brand refreshes to motion graphics, we shape creative solutions that reflect your values and drive results.
We write, design, film and build everything in-house, from open day assets to full campaign rollouts.
Whether it’s a website, brochure or campaign, we manage delivery across every channel.
We’re here for the long term, from monthly SEO retainers and ad spend management to future planning and reporting.
Our Services
Web design & development - accessible, mobile-first websites with Craft CMS and full systems integration
Digital campaigns - paid and organic marketing across TikTok, Google, Instagram and more
Branding & visual identity - refreshed logos, evolved identities and full brand guidelines
Prospectuses - print and digital brochures that inform, inspire and convert
Signage & graphics - from internal wayfinding to branded environments
Photography & video - including motion graphics, animation and drone filming
Print & press advertising - impactful creative across leaflets, posters, OOH and local media
Social & Content assets - bespoke design, motion and content for use across platforms
Our Clients
Our Work
View All WorkBishop Burton & Riseholme
Web Design & Development
Design
Digital Marketing
NSCG
Web Design & Development
Digital Marketing
Warrington & Vale Royal College
Web Design & Development
Digital Marketing
City of Liverpool College
Web Design & Development
Association of Colleges
Web Design & Development
Digital Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, from large FE colleges to rural sixth forms, we’ve worked with colleges of every size and structure.
Absolutely. We’ve delivered full website rebuilds in under 3 months, and campaign rollouts in just days.
We’re Craft CMS specialists, chosen for its flexibility, speed and ease of use, It’s perfect for multi-site college groups.
Yes, we handle everything from prospectus design and print to billboards and event signage.
Yes, we plan and manage integrated campaigns across digital and offline channels.
We track KPIs aligned to your goals - we measure web traffic and form fills, ad clicks, applications and ROI.
