Franklin College
URN: 130586 • Grimsby DN34 5BY
Overview
- Name
- Franklin College
- URN
- 130586
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Ellis (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01472875000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby DN34 5BY
Summary
Franklin College, located in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, is a mixed further education institution catering to students aged 16 and above. The college is known for its strong academic performance, boasting a 100% pass rate across all vocational courses and over 95% of students progressing to further education or employment. As the only Ofsted Outstanding-rated academic provider in the region, Franklin College prioritises high standards in education and student achievement.
The curriculum at Franklin includes a diverse range of A Level and vocational courses, with a particular emphasis on humanities subjects such as History, Politics, Geography, and Philosophy. These courses are designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students for various professional paths. Personal and Professional Development is integrated into many programmes, allowing students to explore their interests and enhance their employability.
Support for students is a key focus at Franklin, with dedicated resources available to assist with academic and personal development. The college encourages a strong sense of community, with opportunities for students to engage with local employers and universities, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future aspirations.
The curriculum at Franklin includes a diverse range of A Level and vocational courses, with a particular emphasis on humanities subjects such as History, Politics, Geography, and Philosophy. These courses are designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students for various professional paths. Personal and Professional Development is integrated into many programmes, allowing students to explore their interests and enhance their employability.
Support for students is a key focus at Franklin, with dedicated resources available to assist with academic and personal development. The college encourages a strong sense of community, with opportunities for students to engage with local employers and universities, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future aspirations.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Consent Preferences (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- College Calendar (calendar)
- Download Course Guide (download)
- Course Guide (download)
- Weekly Careers Newsletter (download)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Policies & Statements (other)
- Policies & Statements (other)
Nearby alternatives
- TEC Partnership (47.2)
Key details
- LA
- North East Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
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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