Education
Although many learners are aged 16–18, the College offers a range of programmes for employers and employees, including apprenticeships, Train to Gain and skills accounts. In 2008/09 the college enrolled approximately 1,575 students aged 16–18, 2,296 students aged over 18, and 224 students under 16 in part-time and full time courses.
The overall success rate at the college is in line with the national average, with some outstanding success in courses in Level 1, and 2 (GCSE level and below).
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