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Welcome to Preston College

Welcome to Preston CollegeWe are a technical, specialist college, rated Good by Ofsted, taking great pride in supporting all of our learners to achieve the qualifications and outcomes they need, alongside the skills, knowledge and experience that employers and universities are looking for. In short, it’s our mission to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential.Whether you are ready to leave school, are looking to return to education after a break or are looking to pursue a degree on a part-time basis alongside an already thriving career, we cater for learners of all ages, at a variety of study levels.Our established partnerships with local employers ensure that our courses are both relevant and of high quality. Our sector specialist, experienced staff and industry standard facilities make the college an exciting and enjoyable place to be, all delivered in a supportive and caring environment.On the campus, you will find a host of purpose-built facilities including a TV studio, functional science laboratories, performance studios, hair and beauty salons, and industry supported construction and engineering workshops. All our facilities have been designed to allow you to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for success in the workplace.Come and see for yourself all that we have to offer at one of our Open Events you can find details of our next event on our Events page. We look forward to welcoming you to Preston College.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Further education

Suitable Ages

16 to 99

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

0.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

10%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

14%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:67%
England:63%

Further education

School:8%
England:4%

Employment

School:35%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:27%
England:26%



Admissions Process

Start Application
Oct 2025Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

Open Evening

GCSE Results Day

Enrolment

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 8, 2025

Open Evening

Mar 5, 2026

Open Evening

Aug 21, 2026

GCSE Results Day


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Updates Coming Soon!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Alumni Stories

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Janine Garcia

September 2021

Employed

The qualifications I gained during my time as a learner at Preston College allowed me to not only coach in a variety of sports but supported me to progress onto a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation. Achieving my degree afforded me the opportunity to spend 10 happy but busy years working as a Sports Therapist in professional football and rugby clubs, including Manchester City FC and Warrington Wolves RLFC. This experience provided me with the confidence to set up clinical practice as well as deal with professional athletes on a daily basis, as I was in the classroom with future Olympians who were already living the athlete lifestyle.

Nina Telford

September 2018

Employed

Nina turned her passion for dance into a professional career, completing a range of higher level qualifications with Preston College Dance. Joining the first cohort of the BA (hons) Dance Performance, Teaching and Choreography in September 2018, she successfully graduated with high 1st class honours degree, achieving 93% for her dissertation module.

Gary Fisher

September 2021

Employed

Gary started his career as a design engineer and after more than sixteen years working in the construction industry he has returned to college to study a HNC in Construction with the goal to develop knowledge and skills that will take his career to the next level.


Enrichment Activities

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There’s a range of enrichment activities that you can get involved in at Preston College to improve your CV, make friends, develop new skills or simply for fun! Here are just some of the things you can get involved in.

Chill Zone
A social space created just for students to enjoy their lunchtime with a range of activities available including table tennis, air hockey, and pool table.
Sports
Creative Clubs
There are a range of creative clubs that you can join, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Book Club, Board Games, Chess and Craft Club.

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed