CHELMSFORD College has been ranked the 2nd best host establishment in the country participating in a scheme giving artists a residency.

Excellent feedback was given to the college by those involved in the Artists Access to Art Colleges project.

Since joining the initiative, the college has had four artists take up residency on campus to undertake a research project and work alongside the students.

With a total score of 244 out of 260 in the feedback process, way above the national average of 196, the college finished in 2nd place overall.