The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Simon Nixon (Principal & Cex)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Fulwood Campus, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8UR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Preston College's Ofsted rating?
Preston College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Preston College take?
Preston College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Preston College?
Preston College is in Preston, PR2 8UR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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