Leicester College
College · LEICESTER · East Midlands
- Courses for school leavers
- 81
- Subject areas covered
- 19
- Courses listed in total
- 192
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2023
Inspected on 3 October 2023 under the previous framework. Ofsted withdrew overall effectiveness grades for schools in September 2024, so this will not be repeated.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
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 | 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 | Not offered |
| Computing and IT | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Drama and dance | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Engineering | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Maths | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Music | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Skills for life and work | Offered | Offered | Offered | Not offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Freemen's Park Campus · Leicester · LE2 7LW
- Abbey Park Campus · Leicester · LE1 3WA
- St. Margaret's Campus · Leicester · LE1 3WL
- City Skills Centre · Leicester · LE1 1FB
- Highfields Youth & Community Centre · Leicester · LE2 0DS
Their courses for school leavers
Business and enterprise13 courses
- Business and Law BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business and Retail BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business BTEC Extended Certificate level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business Enterprise (Peter Jones) BTEC National Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Certificate in Bookkeeping level 3Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- Extended Certificate in Business and Law BTEC Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Level 3 Diploma in Accounting D/RLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 54 weeks
- Business and Law AIM Extended Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Business Extended Certificate level 2Level 2 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Certificate in Bookkeeping level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 18 weeks
- Level 2 Certificate in Accounting D/RLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 36 weeks
- Business BTEC Introductory Diploma level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hair and beauty8 courses
- Beauty Therapy VRQ Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Women's Hairdressing Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Barbering Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Beauty Therapy VRQ Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Hair and Media Make-Up Studies Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Women's Hairdressing Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Beauty Introductory Diploma level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Hairdressing Introductory Diploma level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Hospitality and catering7 courses
- Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) VRQ Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Culinary Skills Certificate level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- General Patisserie and Confectionery Certificate level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 20 weeks
- Patisserie and Confectionary Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Professional Cookery Diploma in Culinary Skills level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Introduction to Culinary Skills Certificate level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Certificate Entry 3Entry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Skills for life and work7 courses
- ESOL 16-18 Study ProgrammeLevel 2 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- LaunchpadLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Leicester Work ProgrammeEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Pathway to FulfilmentEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Pathway to LifeEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Preparing for WorkEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Transition into Further EducationEntry level · Stepping stones · 1 year
Building and construction6 courses
- 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (Evening)Level 3 · Vocational and trade · 5 weeks
- Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma level 3 (Evening)Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Electrical Installation Technical Certificate Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Plumbing Studies Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Construction Skills Diploma Level 1 (BSE Pathway)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
- Construction Skills Diploma Level 1 (OSC Pathway)Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Art and design6 courses
- Art and Design Practice (Fashion) National Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Art and Design Practice (Graphic Design) National Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Art and Design Practice National Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Art and Design Skills (Fashion) Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Art and Design Skills Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Art and Design Diploma level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Travel and tourism5 courses
- Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism/Aviation NCFE level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Travel and Tourism BTEC Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Travel and Tourism National Extended Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Travel and Tourism NCFE Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Hospitality and Tourism Introductory Diploma level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Media and film4 courses
- Art and Design Practice (Photography) National Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Creative Media Practice (TV and Film) National Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Art and Design Skills (Photography and Graphics) Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Creative Media Skills (Photography and Media) Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Health and social care4 courses
- Counselling Skills Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 33 weeks
- Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 2 years
- Health and Social Care NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children Certificate level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 1 year
Drama and dance4 courses
- Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-Up Studies Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Performing Arts (Acting) National Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Production Arts (Technical Theatre and Live Events) National Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Performing Arts Acting and Dance level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
Motor vehicle4 courses
- IMI Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma Level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and RepairLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- SEG Motor Vehicle Studies Diploma Level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Motor Vehicle Studies Diploma level 1Level 1 · Stepping stones · 30 weeks
Music4 courses
- Music Performance National Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Music Technology National Foundation Diploma level 3Level 3 · Applied and BTEC · 1 year
- Music Performance level 2 (Music Industry Skills - Performance)Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year
- Music Technology (Music Industry Skills - Technology) Diploma level 2Level 2 · Vocational and trade · 1 year