Creating outstanding futures
At Wigan & Leigh College we have a wide range of academic and vocational courses as well as apprenticeships for school leavers to develop their skills for employment or further study.
Vocational courses include Animal Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, Science and many more with achievement rates significantly above the national average.
The unique A Level Professional Honours Programme offers career pathways in: Applied Medical, Business & Finance, Business & Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professional, Media & Journalism and Teaching. You may also study a mixed programme, A Level Extended Choices, which combines A Levels and BTEC Level 3 qualifications as an alternative route to university, degree apprenticeships or careers.
Alongside 100% pass rates and high grade achievements, our A Level programmes was rated outstanding in terms of the value added for student progress according to government performance data.
Those who choose to take up apprenticeships can earn while they learn, in areas from engineering to construction, beauty therapy to business, health and social care to horticulture, and in many more sectors.
The College provides a transition service through the School Liaison Team, which provides careers advice, support and sampling opportunities for students in Years 8 to 11.
The Fab Futures Team provides the support for students with progression to university, an apprenticeship or employment. They can also help with queries relating to funding and financial assistance.
Why not see for yourself and visit one of our Open Events scheduled throughout the academic year.
Student Achievements
Former Ladybridge High School pupil, Katie achieved fantastic grades in her A Levels and is now at Edge Hill University studying BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS.
Jack Reynolds studied on our A Level Professional Honours Programme Engineering pathway achieved A A A. He's secured a place at Lancaster University to study BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences.
Molly has achieved D*D*D* and is going to study BN (Hons) Nursing at The University of Liverpool.
Braden enjoyed studying full time at the College and has successfully completed his Level 3 Extended Diploma Electrical & Electronic Engineering achieving Distinction* | Distinction* | Distinction*.
The former Fred Longworth High School pupil gained excellent grades to secure his place at Manchester Metropolitan University to study BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Susan has progressed to Liverpool John Moores University to study (BSc) Hons Animal Behaviour after achieving A in Sociology, B in Psychology and C in History at Leigh College.
Former Rivington & Blackrod High School student has all the ingredients for a great career...
Former Standish High School pupil, India Latham who achieved A B B in her A Level Applied Medical pathway and is off to University of Liverpool.