Blackburn College
Blackburn College is one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the United Kingdom. Established in 1888, the college has more than 135 years of academic excellence and vocational training experience. Located in the heart of Blackburn, Lancashire, the college offers a wide range of programmes including A-Levels, T-Levels, apprenticeships, vocational diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate courses, and professional training programmes.
The college is known for its strong focus on employability, industry partnerships, and practical learning. Blackburn College serves thousands of students from the UK and international locations, providing modern facilities, advanced learning centres, and strong employer connections that help students gain career-ready skills.
Ranking Details
Blackburn College has achieved several notable rankings and recognitions in recent years:
- Ranked 3rd nationally among General Further Education Colleges in England according to the UK Government’s National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs).
- Ranked 2nd in Lancashire for 16–19 student achievement rates.
- Blackburn College climbed to 2nd in the country for A-Level and Technical course performance in official UK Government league tables in 2025.
- The University Centre at Blackburn College received a Silver rating for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
- Blackburn College has also been recognised by Ofsted with:
- Outstanding for Education Programmes for Young People
- Outstanding for Adult Learning Programmes
- Outstanding for Personal Development
- Outstanding for Behaviour and Attitudes
