Wigan and Leigh College
College · Wigan · North West
- Courses for school leavers
- 104
- Subject areas covered
- 19
- Courses listed in total
- 119
What Ofsted found
Find the report on OfstedOverall effectiveness:Good2022
Inspected on 29 November 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animals and land | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Art and design | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Building and construction | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Business and enterprise | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Childcare and education | Not offered | 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 | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Games and esports | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Hair and beauty | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Health and social care | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Hospitality and catering | Offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Media and film | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered |
| Motor vehicle | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Music | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Public and protective services | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Science | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
| Sport and fitness | Not offered | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Travel and tourism | Not offered | Not offered | Offered | Offered |
Campuses
- Wigan Campus · Wigan · WN1 1RS
- Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence · Wigan · WN1 2JH
- Leigh Campus · Leigh · WN7 4JY
- The Skills Academy · WIGAN · WN6 7DD
- Leigh Adult Learning Centre · Leigh · WN7 1XL
- Centre for Advanced Technical Studies · Wigan · WN1 1RP
Their courses for school leavers
Building and construction16 courses
- Joinery Level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Bricklaying Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Construction and the Built Environment Extended CertificateLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Electrical Installation Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Joinery Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Painting & Decorating Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Plastering Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Plumbing Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Bricklaying Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Construction Multi-Skills CertificateLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Electrical Installation Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Joinery Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Painting & Decorating Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Plastering Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Plumbing Level 1 DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Aspire to Construction Skills CertificateEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Hair and beauty15 courses
- Beauty Therapy Treatments DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Nail Services NVQ DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Women's Hairdressing Level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Women's Hairdressing Level 3 DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Beauty Therapy Studies DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Beauty Therapy Studies DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Hair and Media Make-Up Studies DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Nail Technology CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Women's Hairdressing Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Women's Hairdressing Level 2 DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Introduction to the Beauty Sector DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Introduction to the Hair Sector DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Aspire to Hair and BeautyEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Art and design11 courses
- Art & Design Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and Media PracticeLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Creative Design for Gaming Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Fashion and Clothing Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Floristry Technical DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Graphic Design and Illustration Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- NCFE Creative Craft Floristry CertificateLevel 3 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Art & Design DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Creative Media Skills First DiplomaLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Floristry Technical CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Art & Design Introductory DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Sport and fitness8 courses
- Sport Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport National Extended Diploma Performance & Excellence PathwayLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport National Extended Diploma Performance & Excellence PathwayLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport National Extended Diploma Performance & Excellence PathwayLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport National Extended Diploma Performance & Excellence Pathway - Rugby League Pathway in Partnership with Leigh LeopardsLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport Science Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Sport and Physical Activity DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Sport Introductory DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Hospitality and catering7 courses
- Advanced Professional Cookery Technical DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Patisserie & Confectionery DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Food Production & Cookery DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Professional Cookery DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Professional Patesserie and Confectionery CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Professional Cookery DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Introduction to the Catering and Hospitality Industry DiplomaEntry level · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Animals and land5 courses
- Animal Management Advanced Technical Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Animal Care Technical CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Practical Horticulture DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Land-based Studies (Animal care) DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
- Practical Horticulture DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Travel and tourism5 courses
- Travel & Tourism Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Travel & Tourism Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Aviation DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Cabin Crew CertificateLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Travel & Tourism DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
Public and protective services5 courses
- Uniformed Protective Services Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Uniformed Protective Services Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Public Services First Extended CertificateLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Public Services First Extended CertificateLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Public Services Introductory DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks
Engineering4 courses
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Mechanical Engineering Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Engineering (Electrical Pathway) Extended CertificateLevel 2 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Engineering (Performing Engineering Operations) NVQ DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
Health and social care4 courses
- Health & Social Care Extended DiplomaLevel 3 · Applied and BTEC · 35 weeks
- Health & Social Care Professionals DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Health & Social Care Professionals DiplomaLevel 2 · Vocational and trade · 35 weeks
- Introduction to Health & Social Care DiplomaLevel 1 · Stepping stones · 35 weeks