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Preston College
Fulwood Campus, St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8UR, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 27% of students progressing to university, this college offers a solid pathway for those seeking higher education, although only 2% gain admission to top-third universities. Limited published data on student outcomes and satisfaction makes it challenging to assess overall performance comprehensively. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 27% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 269 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.78388, -2.70049 · PR2 8UR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN130740
School typeFurther education
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What is Preston College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Preston College a good school?
Preston College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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