Oldham College
Coordinates: 53°32′35″N 2°07′12″W / 53.543°N 2.120°W
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| Established | 1893 |
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| Type | Government funded further education |
| Religion | Secular |
| Principal | Alun Francis |
| Chair of the Board of Governors | Cyril Brandford |
| Location |
Rochdale Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL9 6AA England |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| DfE URN | 130505 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Ages | 14+ |
| Website | www.oldham.ac.uk |
Oldham College, is a further education college based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England.
History
Oldham College was founded in 1893 when a donation from the Platt Brothers led to the establishment of the school of art and science in the town. This majestic building on Union Street still survives to this day.
In the post war years it became increasingly apparent that the college needed to expand to support the growing textile and engineering industries which dominated the local economy. In 1954 the new Oldham Technical College opened on Rochdale Road.
In 1987 The College dropped the word "Technical" from its name to reflect the much broader range of courses it offered. Today the College continues to offer a wide range of vocational courses, both full and part-time.
In 2010 the college became a sponsor of Waterhead Academy and Stoneleigh Academy in Oldham.[1]
Present Day
The College currently has over 10,000 students studying over 900 courses, making it the largest centre of further education in Oldham. It is in the top 10% of colleges in the country; rated "outstanding" [2] by Ofsted, and holds LSIS Beacon Status.[3] Status for excellence in its delivery of learning skills.
Curriculum
The College offers a range of vocational courses aimed at 16–19 year olds, adults, businesses and Apprenticeship schemes.
In addition to the main campus site on Rochdale Road, the College has a Business Centre – Pennine House, Construction Crafts - Alexandra House, a Green Technology Centre and Salon 7 a professional hair and beauty salon.
Career Academies:
- Finance Career Academy
- I.T. Academy
- Law Career Academy
- Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
Notable alumni
- Suranne Jones: Actress, Scott & Bailey. [4]
- Sarah Lancashire: Actress, Coronation Street [5]
- Jane Horrocks: Actress, Little Voice and Absolutely Fabulous [6]
- Paul Walsh: CEO Diageo plc.
- Suzanne Shaw: Singer, Hear'Say.[7]
- Dale Longworth: Musician, N-Trance
- Kevin O'Toole: Musician, N-Trance
- Kelly Llorenna: Singer.[8]
- Danielle Nicholls: Television presenter [9]
- Matt Healy: Actor, Emmerdale[10]
- Steve Diggle: Musician, Buzzcocks [11]
- Alan Lynch: Author [12]
- Anthony Flanagan: Actor[13]
- Samantha Power: Actress, Little Britain [14]
References
- ↑ "It’s first class: Doors open at Waterhead Academy - Manchester Evening News". Menmedia.co.uk. 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ The Oldham College: Inspection Report (PDF), Ofsted, 2008, p. 5, retrieved 23 November 2010
- ↑ Minister hails college as a beacon, Oldham Evening Chronicle, 9 July 2008, retrieved 23 November 2010
- ↑ Katie Shimmon. "College days". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ "Home town honour for Oldham’s Sarah". Oldham-chronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ http://www.themediabriefing.com/people/jane-horrocks[]
- ↑ "18 Sep 2013". Suzanne Shaw Official. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ "Book N-Trance". Mn2s.com. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ "Danielle Nicholls". Wn.com. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ )http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372355/bio
- ↑ "Steve Diggle - Every story, every source. Never miss a thing. - Gigulate". Gigulate. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ "Home". Electrickerypublishing.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ "Anthony Flanagan Video". Ovguide.com. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ↑ http://www.ovguide.com/samantha-power-9202a8c04000641f80000000055fdb47
External links
- http://www.oldham.ac.uk/ (Official Website)
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