weymouth college
With over 3,000 students from across Dorset, the South West of England and the
rest of the UK, as well as overseas, Weymouth College offers a diverse range of
courses, excellent facilities and a team of highly dedicated and experienced
staff who provide guidance and support as well as quality teaching. Weymouth
College was inspected by Ofsted in March 2020 (with the inspection results
published June 2020). Ofsted again awarded Weymouth College a “Good” grade
overall. You can read the full Ofsted inspection report by clicking here. Our
vision is to transform the lives and economic prosperity of our local people by
providing access to learning delivered to the highest standards. With our
partners, we will continue to build on the legacy of hosting the 2012 Olympic
and Paralympic Games on behalf of our learners and our community. Weymouth
College is a vibrant, modern college and continues to make improvements to the
campus to provide students with the very best facilities. The College is
equipped with state-of-the-art learning and support resources at our Cranford
Avenue campus. Our students will tell you that this is a caring college with a
friendly atmosphere. You will find it easy to settle and make new friends and
there is always something going on. We provide a comprehensive induction
programme to help you get off to a great start. All College staff, whether
administrative, catering, support or academic will make you feel very welcome.
Weymouth College prides itself on the support that it gives to students, and
there is a dedicated Learning Support and Guidance Team who can provide students
with advice on careers, mobility, additional learning needs and personal
support. The College specialises in A Levels and industry-relevant vocational
courses from Foundation Level to Level 4/5 including BTECs, Diplomas, NVQs,
Apprenticeships, and Foundation Degrees. Students will benefit from the very
high teaching standards and the wide range of courses which cater for a variety
of vocational careers and entry to higher education. Our teachers are passionate
about their subject area and will inspire you with their enthusiasm.