Hugh Baird College
College · Bootle · North West
- Courses for school leavers
- 134
- Subject areas covered
- 21
- Courses listed in total
- 184
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Outstanding2024
Inspected on 26 November 2024 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
Published by Ofsted and reused under the Open Government Licence. We show these judgements but never rank or order colleges by them: a grade from one framework cannot be set against a grade from another.
What they cover, and at what level
A filled cell means at least one course. Gaps matter: if you want Level 3 in a subject they only teach at Level 2, you would need to go elsewhere later.
| Subject | Entry level | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and design | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| English | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| History and humanities | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Languages | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Law | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Psychology and society | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Port Academy Liverpool Building · Liverpool · L20 7EW
- Sefton Sixth Form College · Merseyside · L30 2DB
- Thornton College · Thornton · L23 4TF
- University Centre · Liverpool · L20 3AL
- Hugh Baird Healthcare Campus · Bootle · L20 7AD
Their courses for school leavers
Skills for life and work35 courses
- Extended Project (South Sefton)Level 3 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Extended Certificate in Employability Skills (Level 2) (Connect)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Reading ESOL (Level 2)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Speaking and Listening ESOL (Level 2)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Writing ESOL (Level 2)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Cert In Employment, Teamwork & Community Skills (Level 1) (Princes Trust)(Team 22)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate In Occupational Studies (Level 1) (Vocational Pathways)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma In Occupational Studies (Level 1) (Vocational Pathways)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment Level 1Level 1 · T Levels · 35 weeks
- ESOL for Health - Award in Progression (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Reading ESOL (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Speaking and Listening ESOL (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Writing ESOL (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Award in Independent Living - Looking After Yourself and Your Home (Entry 2)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Award in Progression (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Award in Skills for Further Learning and Employment (Entry 2)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- BTEC Award in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Individual Capital Development (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Personal and Social Development (Entry 2)(Connect)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Progression (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Choices (Thornton College)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- ESOL Hair - Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- HUGH Choose - Award in Individual Capital Development (E3) (Group A)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Reading ESOL (Entry 1)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Reading ESOL (Entry 2)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Reading ESOL (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Speaking and Listening ESOL (Entry 1)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Speaking and Listening ESOL (Entry 2)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Speaking and Listening ESOL (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Writing ESOL (Entry 1)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Writing ESOL (Entry 2)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
- Writing ESOL (Entry 3)Entry level · Stepping stones · 12 weeks
Building and construction19 courses
- Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Level 3Level 3 · T Levels · 70 weeks
- Diploma In Bench Joinery Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma In Site Carpentry Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- BTEC First Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment Level 2 (Transition Programme)Level 2 · T Levels · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Construction Multi-skills Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 (Site)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma In Painting & Decorating Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Plumbing Studies Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- GCSE (9-1) in Combined Science: Trilogy (T Level Transition)(Construction)Level 2 · T Levels · 33 weeks
- Intermediate Diploma in Electrical Installation Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- NVQ Diploma in Construction using Off-site Manufactured Assemblies (Construction) Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Award in Construction Multiskills Level 1 (Sep)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Bricklaying Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma In Carpentry & Joinery Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma In Electrical Installation Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Plumbing Studies Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Health and social care10 courses
- BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social CareLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Diploma in Complementary Therapies Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care Level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 2 (Staff)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Health and Care Level 2 (Transition Programme)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Introduction to Youth Work (Level 1)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Business and enterprise9 courses
- A Level BusinessLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Diploma in Accounting Level 3 (Evening)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- BTEC First Certificate in Business Level 2 (Cadet Transition Programme)Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Accounting Level 2 (Part Time)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- GCSE in Business (South Sefton)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- Award in Bookkeeping Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Award in Business Skills Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Award in Customer Service Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Hospitality and catering9 courses
- Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Culinary Skills Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Culinary Skills Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Professional Cookery Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Professional Cookery in Partnership with Careers College (16-18)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Catering (Connect)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Entry 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Science8 courses
- A Level BiologyLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level ChemistryLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level Environmental ScienceLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level PhysicsLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- BTEC National Certificate in Applied ScienceLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied ScienceLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- GCSE (9-1) in Combined Science: Synergy (Adults)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- GCSE in Biology (South Sefton)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Hair and beauty8 courses
- Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Nail Technology Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Womans Hairdressing Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Barbering Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Hair and Beauty (Connect)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Media and film7 courses
- A Level FilmLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level MediaLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level PhotographyLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- AS Level Film StudiesLevel 3 · A levels · 33 weeks
- Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
Art and design7 courses
- Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Diploma in Fashion Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Award in Creative Craft Level 2 (Sept)Level 2 · T Levels · 35 weeks
- BTEC Diploma in Art and Design Skills Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Technical Certificate in Floristry Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
Maths6 courses
- A Level Further Mathematics (Enhancement)Level 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level MathematicsLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level StatisticsLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Enhancement) (South Sefton)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 70 weeks
- GCSE in Mathematics (South Sefton)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- GCSE Maths (Study Programme)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Psychology and society5 courses
English5 courses
- A Level English LanguageLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level English Language and LiteratureLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- A Level English LiteratureLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- GCSE English Language (19+)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
- GCSE in English Language (South Sefton)Level 2 · Stepping stones · 33 weeks
Computing and IT4 courses
- A Level Computer ScienceLevel 3 · A levels · 70 weeks
- BTEC National Certificate in Information TechnologyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information TechnologyLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Extended Certificate in Digital and IT Skills Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
Motor vehicle4 courses
- Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Diploma In Car Maintenance And Repair Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Certificate in Automotive Maintenance Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Automotive (Connect)Entry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Engineering4 courses
- Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 70 weeks
- Certificate in Engineering Level 2 (Transition Programme)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding Level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks