Central Bedfordshire College
URN: 130598 • Dunstable LU5 4HG
Overview
- Name
- Central Bedfordshire College
- URN
- 130598
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 65.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ali Hadawi (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kingsway, Dunstable LU5 4HG
Summary
Central Bedfordshire College, located in Dunstable, is part of The Bedford College Group, offering further education for students aged 16 and above. The college provides a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various academic and vocational pathways, from GCSEs to degree-level qualifications and professional courses. This inclusive approach aims to support students in their educational and career aspirations.
The college is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, with experienced tutors who encourage creativity and personal development. Students have the opportunity to engage in practical learning experiences, such as those demonstrated by Shuttleworth College students who contribute to local food banks through agricultural projects. This emphasis on community involvement highlights the college's ethos of serving and enriching the local area.
Additionally, Central Bedfordshire College actively collaborates with local employers to enhance apprenticeship and T Level programmes, ensuring that students gain relevant skills for the workforce. The college's focus on partnerships and community engagement reflects its dedication to preparing students for successful futures.
The college is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, with experienced tutors who encourage creativity and personal development. Students have the opportunity to engage in practical learning experiences, such as those demonstrated by Shuttleworth College students who contribute to local food banks through agricultural projects. This emphasis on community involvement highlights the college's ethos of serving and enriching the local area.
Additionally, Central Bedfordshire College actively collaborates with local employers to enhance apprenticeship and T Level programmes, ensuring that students gain relevant skills for the workforce. The college's focus on partnerships and community engagement reflects its dedication to preparing students for successful futures.
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- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
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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