Myerscough College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Michael's Road Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RY |
| Reference Number | 130743 |
Myerscough College is a specialist further education institution that provides vocational training across a range of land-based, science, engineering, and sports courses. The college is currently rated as 'requires improvement' overall, reflecting inconsistencies in educational quality and concerns regarding student attendance and curriculum delivery. While some areas, such as adult learning and apprenticeships, are performing well, the college struggles to meet the needs of students, particularly in education programs for young people, and those with high needs. Low attendance rates and a lack of ambition in curriculum planning for younger students have been identified as areas needing significant improvement.
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 | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2017 | Short inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Reinspection |
| 31 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Apr 2005 | Reinspection |
| 27 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Most students and apprentices develop confidence and resilience through their training.
- High-quality pastoral support for students with high needs.
- Strong peer-to-peer support among adult horticulture students.
- Effective teaching practice noted in adult learning and apprenticeships.
- Leaders actively engage with local stakeholders to address skills shortages.
Areas for Improvement
- Low attendance rates among young people and adult access courses.
- Inconsistent curriculum quality across different programs.
- Insufficient use of student assessment feedback to enhance performance.
- Poor planning for the needs of students with high needs.
- Ineffective feedback mechanisms for students in education programs for young people.
| Name | Distance |
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2.38 miles |
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2.54 miles |
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3.13 miles |
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3.17 miles |
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3.34 miles |
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3.43 miles |
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Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
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3.68 miles |
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3.73 miles |
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Nateby Primary School
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3.75 miles |
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4.15 miles |
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
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4.22 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
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4.28 miles |
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Harris Primary School
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4.34 miles |
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4.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Garstang Community Academy
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2.52 miles |
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Hope School
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2.84 miles |
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Broughton High School
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3.48 miles |
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Fulwood Academy
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4.89 miles |
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