All
I have completed the 1st Stage of the CATS inhouse ATPL course and am now half way through the course in the second stage.
Like others in my class, I have already had another previous career (IT Development) so before deciding to pursue my ATPL exams it was important for me to choose a school which would not assume I had just taken Maths and Physics exams and allow me to get confidence back in those rusty areas I had forgotten since school. So far, I have found when the subject material presents itself in the ATPL syllabus it is taught until we all understand in class, which I think is good teaching practice.
Also as one of my colleagues has also said, there is no school pressure to take a subject if your not ready. Indeed some of the lecturers work weekends and/or give there phone numbers to help you so I cannot share the view that you are left on your own to sink at the school. Bear in mind we are not talking big classes (max. 8 people so far) so you would stick out like a sore thumb if you were struggling and I suspect the lecturers would have a chat with you after class to help you if they couldn't during lectures.
The CATS building isn't the most modern, or pristine, but the classrooms etc are absolutely fine. All usual teaching aids and student WiFi for Internet etc so facilities haven't been a problem for me. 3 Cafe and 2 Bars on campus to keep you fed and watered.
Good Luck to all wherever your studying your ATPLs!