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Preston College

Preston, PR2 8URSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
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Ranking
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About Preston College

Preston College sits within Lancashire local authority as a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college for students aged 16 to 99, making it distinct from the secondary schools that dominate the local landscape. Among the top-performing same-type institutions in the area, Preston Muslim Girls High School leads with a ranking score of 1.06, followed by Eden Boys' School, Preston at 0.84 and Holy Cross Catholic High School at 0.75. The college itself does not appear in that peer ranking, which focuses on secondary schools, but its role as a dedicated post-16 provider means it serves a different purpose entirely. Lancashire has 90 schools of the same type overall, with eight rated Outstanding, and the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Corpus Christi Catholic High School, just half a kilometre away. Headteacher Simon Nixon leads an institution that offers a broad range of facilities including a theatre, sixth form centre, science labs, music rooms, and a chapel, alongside sports such as swimming, rugby, and martial arts. The college also runs clubs spanning art, drama, coding, and eco club, giving students plenty of ways to get involved beyond the classroom.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFulwood Campus, Fulwood, Preston, Preston, PR2 8UR
HeadteacherSimon Nixon
Local AuthorityLancashire

Facilities

12
Art StudiosDining HallTheatreSixth Form CentreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteAstro TurfScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingRoundersHockeyGymnasticsBasketballRugbyMartial ArtsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaOrchestraScience ClubCodingEco ClubBook ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preston College

Preston College offers the following facilities: Art Studios, Dining Hall, Theatre, Sixth Form Centre, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Astro Turf, Science Labs, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.