Leeds College of Building
URN: 130542 • Leeds LS2 7QT
Overview
- Name
- Leeds College of Building
- URN
- 130542
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nikki Davis (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01132226000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Street, Leeds LS2 7QT
Summary
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is a specialist further education institution located in Leeds, offering a range of courses and apprenticeships focused on construction and the built environment. As the only college of its kind in the UK, LCB provides pathways from hands-on trades to higher education professional training, catering to students aged 16 and above. The college operates from two campuses: the North Street Campus, which has been a cornerstone of construction education since the 1960s, and the modern South Bank Campus, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
LCB is committed to supporting students in achieving their career goals through a combination of practical training and academic instruction. The college collaborates with industry partners to offer valuable apprenticeships and work placements, ensuring that students gain real-world experience. Additionally, LCB is focused on sustainability, with initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing the learning environment.
The college prides itself on fostering a supportive community where students can thrive. Testimonials from current students and parents highlight the college's friendly atmosphere and the dedicated employability team, which assists in securing work placements and guiding students towards successful careers in construction.
LCB is committed to supporting students in achieving their career goals through a combination of practical training and academic instruction. The college collaborates with industry partners to offer valuable apprenticeships and work placements, ensuring that students gain real-world experience. Additionally, LCB is focused on sustainability, with initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing the learning environment.
The college prides itself on fostering a supportive community where students can thrive. Testimonials from current students and parents highlight the college's friendly atmosphere and the dedicated employability team, which assists in securing work placements and guiding students towards successful careers in construction.
Useful links
- College Governance (governance)
- Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum fringe events at LCB... (calendar)
- Book an Open event (calendar)
- Higher Education Courses (other)
- LCBU Home (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- School Leavers Courses (other)
- Support & Advice (other)
- School Leavers Homepage (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elliott Hudson College (72.2)
- Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College (70.2)
- Luminate Education Group (60.2)
- Shipley College (45.7)
- Joseph Priestley College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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