Lewisham College is a large and very successful further education college in South East London.
Our
mission is
creating successful futures.
We are a large vocational college. From our two sites, we work
with many diverse partners, including: schools, universities, trade
unions, businesses and a range of public sector organisations.
Awards and accolades
In April 2006, the College received an overall grade of
'Outstanding' from Ofsted. This was the highest rating for any
London college and puts us second in the entire country.
Our reputation for innovation and excellence was formally
recognised when we were first awarded Beacon Status in 1999. We now
have four Beacon awards.
We're recognised as one of the most employer-responsive colleges
in the country. In December 2007, Lewisham College was one of only
three London colleges to be awarded The Training Quality
Standard.
Recognised for our highly effective employer responsiveness, the
College has also received additional accreditation for vocational
excellence in Information and Communication Technologies. We have
also been credited as the most successful Employer Training
College in their area.
Stats and facts
- Lewisham College's annual budget of around £38m funds provision
for 13,600 students.
- The average age of our students is 29.
- There are 2,600 students aged 16-19, and around 700 14-16 year
old schoolchildren who attend the College for work-related
learning.
- 43% of our students live in Lewisham itself and most of the
others come from adjoining boroughs.
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