Preston College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fulwood Campus St Vincent's Road Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 8UR |
| Reference Number | 130740 |
Preston College has been rated as good in all areas of its educational provision during its latest inspection. The college offers a variety of programs including vocational courses, apprenticeships, and adult training, effectively serving around 2,300 young learners and 2,100 adult learners. Strengths include a welcoming atmosphere, support for learners with high needs, and strong alignment with local skills requirements. However, attendance in certain subjects like GCSE English and mathematics is notably low, and there is room for improvement in achieving higher grades in these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jun 2005 | Reinspection |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Learners enjoy a positive and welcoming culture.
- Most learners achieve their qualifications and apprenticeships.
- Curriculums are carefully sequenced to aid progression.
- Teachers offer regular opportunities for learners to consolidate their learning.
- Strong partnerships with local employers enhance curriculum relevance.
Areas for Improvement
- GCSE English and mathematics attendance is too low.
- Few learners achieve high grades in GCSE English and mathematics.
- Tracking of incremental steps for learners with high needs is insufficient.
- Pace of teaching is slow in some lessons, affecting learner progress.
| Name | Distance |
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The Olive School, Preston
Vicarage Lane, Preston, PR2 8DW |
0.26 miles |
|
Kennington Primary School
Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER |
0.35 miles |
|
St Pius X Preparatory School
200 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 8RD |
0.42 miles |
|
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9HH |
0.53 miles |
|
Sherwood Primary School
Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA |
0.67 miles |
|
Queen's Drive Primary School
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LA |
0.68 miles |
|
Acorns Primary School
Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AU |
0.73 miles |
|
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QT |
0.82 miles |
|
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Meadowfield, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9RE |
0.83 miles |
|
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ |
0.89 miles |
|
Eldon Primary School
Eldon Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7YE |
0.9 miles |
|
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP |
0.91 miles |
|
Star Eldon Primary
Eldon Street, Preston, PR1 7YE |
0.94 miles |
|
Deepdale Community Primary School
St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD |
1.02 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ |
1.06 miles |
|
Longsands Community Primary School
Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9PS |
1.07 miles |
|
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR |
1.2 miles |
|
The Roebuck School
Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN |
1.21 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LP |
1.22 miles |
|
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT |
1.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA |
0.16 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8QY |
0.3 miles |
|
Lancashire Education Medical Services
Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, PR2 9HT |
0.51 miles |
|
Moorbrook School
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3DB |
0.77 miles |
|
Fulwood Academy
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR |
0.81 miles |
|
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT |
0.95 miles |
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Abrar Academy
34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1NA |
0.96 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic High School
St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ |
1.04 miles |
|
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5BY |
1.3 miles |
|
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD |
1.78 miles |
|
Lancaster University School of Mathematics
67-69 London Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BA |
1.81 miles |
|
New Focus Education
Cottam Centre, Cottam Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1AF |
1.85 miles |
|
Cardinal Newman College
LARK HILL ROAD, AVENHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 4HD |
1.91 miles |
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Broughton High School
Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ |
1.95 miles |
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Cedar Lodge School
c/o Hexagon Care Services, 1st Floor, Harbour House, Port Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2DW |
1.95 miles |
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Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE |
1.98 miles |
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Ashton Community Science College
Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SL |
2.23 miles |
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Christ The King Catholic High School
Lawrence Avenue, Frenchwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4PR |
2.35 miles |
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Penwortham Girls' High School
Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR |
2.72 miles |
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Penwortham Priory Academy
Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE |
2.91 miles |