Blackburn College

Blackburn College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, founded in 1888 in Blackburn, Lancashire. With a turnover of almost £45 million across Further Education, Higher Education and Training, the college plays a lead role in transforming Pennine Lancashire through education and skills. Its University Centre offers degree-level programmes validated by Lancaster University (over 85% of HE provision), the University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) and the University of South Wales. Blackburn Sixth Form provides specialist A-Level teaching. The college also offers T-Levels, apprenticeships (including via Training 2000), adult qualifications and professional courses. The world-class campus features the Beacon Centre, Regional Automotive Technology Hub, Sports and Leisure Centre, Futures Centre, Construction Centre, University Centre and more. The college is rated GOOD overall and OUTSTANDING in key areas by Ofsted (2024) and is QAA quality-reviewed.