I know two people who have recently, successfully completed PPL's at Solent. Both complained about poor organisation and missing lessons because of silly serviceability issues which could easily have been dealt with. One used at least four different types of aeroplane for his course, some of them diesel. Having said that, they have both stayed with them since qualifying although one of them has no choice as they are the only helicopter school in the area.
Personally, I would use BFC every time.