History
Milton Keynes College was created in 1982, when the further education colleges at Wolverton and Bletchley combined. Wolverton College's roots stem back to its association with neighbouring railway works, where it had a reputation for engineering training. The Bletchley College, founded in the early 70s, specialised in general education catering and art and design.
The main "Chaffron Way" Campus in Leadenhall (in Woughton, between Saxon Street and Grafton Street) was built in
Since its inception in 1982 it is estimated that Milton Keynes College has taught over 200,000 students.
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