Accrington and Rossendale College

Nelson and Colne College Group, known for its national reputation for educational success, is widely recognized within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. After the successful merger of Nelson and Colne College with Accrington and Rossendale College in November 2018, Accrington and Rossendale College has maintained a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

In 2022, the College Group received the prestigious Outstanding rating from Ofsted, further highlighting its commitment to delivering exceptional education. Nelson and Colne College offers a remarkable selection of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education provisions, benefitting generations of families with an exceptional education. The college prides itself on its personalized approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, access to extensive extracurricular opportunities, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Principal

Lisa O'Loughlin

Ofsted report

“The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities.”

View Nelson and Colne College’s latest Ofsted report