North Shropshire College
URN: 130797 • Oswestry SY11 4QB
Overview
- Name
- North Shropshire College
- URN
- 130797
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Peake (since 2025) , Principal / Chief Executive
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry SY11 4QB
Summary
North Shropshire College, located in Oswestry, is a mixed further education institution catering to students aged 16 and above. With a capacity of 8,000, the college is part of the Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College group, which comprises five colleges across the region. This collaborative approach aims to enhance skills and knowledge, contributing to local economic growth and innovation.
The college offers a diverse curriculum that includes A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and higher education options. Facilities are modern and well-equipped, featuring specialist workshops, science labs, and training restaurants. The college is rated 'good' by Ofsted, with students demonstrating outstanding attitudes and behaviours. Timetables are designed to accommodate the needs of students from rural communities, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Students at North Shropshire College benefit from experienced and professional teaching staff, with many progressing to higher-level courses or employment after graduation. The college fosters a strong sense of community, with high levels of student satisfaction reported, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education and support.
The college offers a diverse curriculum that includes A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and higher education options. Facilities are modern and well-equipped, featuring specialist workshops, science labs, and training restaurants. The college is rated 'good' by Ofsted, with students demonstrating outstanding attitudes and behaviours. Timetables are designed to accommodate the needs of students from rural communities, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Students at North Shropshire College benefit from experienced and professional teaching staff, with many progressing to higher-level courses or employment after graduation. The college fosters a strong sense of community, with high levels of student satisfaction reported, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education and support.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ludlow College (60.2)
- Shrewsbury Colleges Group (60.2)
- Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology (45.2)
- Walford College, Shropshire (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 8000
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2018-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 8000 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 8000 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 8000 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 8000 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 8000 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 8000 |
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