John Leggott College

John Leggott College is the best Sixth Form College in the region for students aged 16-19 offering a wide range of courses including A Levels and BTECs. We have a 99% A Level pass rate, with 50% of grades achieved being A*-B. Our students go on to a wide variety of destinations and careers, including Oxbridge Universities, highly sought-after apprenticeships and more. John Leggott College is a longstanding provider of education in the local community. 

We support students to enter post-16 education from around the world with great results. Our campus is friendly and diverse with dedicated facilities covering all curriculum areas; ranging from fully-equipped laboratories in Chemistry, to dark rooms in Photography and the MUGA in Sport.

Our extensive curriculum offers our students a wide range of subject choices and combinations, enabling them to progress effectively on to their desired career. Studying with us is a great way of expanding your skill-set whilst gaining valuable qualifications and forging lifelong friendships. Coming to John Leggott College will set you on your path to success!

John Leggott College is a mixed, selective, non-denominational, general further education college situated in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. It is a 16-plus institution based on a single modern campus close to the town centre, with good access to surrounding rural areas. There are around 1,700 learners at the college, between the ages of 16-19, studying a range of academic and vocational courses.

The college was founded in 1958 as John Leggott Grammar School. The sixth form was established in 1968 in the midst of a Scunthorpe education reorganisation.

Principal

Leon Riley

Values and vision

John Leggott College prides itself on its tolerance and the diversity of its students. Its vibrant International Centre for overseas students helps to arrange accommodation for international students around the Scunthorpe area. The leading sixth-form provision in the area, John Leggott College provides high-quality support for its learners while offering a great deal of opportunities. It has links to more than 240 local employers to help provide students with a better chance to succeed in their chosen field.

Ofsted report

“International students make significant progress both academically and socially. The college provides a good level of academic and pastoral support. Subsequently, the college can demonstrate very high levels of attendance and achievement for students who are accommodated. The safety of students is important at this college. There are strong strategic relationships across a range of safeguarding agencies, which helps to keep students safe.”

Benefits

• Preferential rates at North Lincolnshire Council Leisure Facilities
• Full staff Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 telephone line, web access for a variety of health and well-being matters for staff members and dependents
• Free Car Parking
• Ongoing Opportunities for staff development
• A wide range of locally negotiated discounts from a number of businesses