Further Education Providers
After completing their time at Lea Manor High School, pupils must move on to do one of the following until they are 18 years old:
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stay in full-time education, for example at a college
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start an apprenticeship or traineeship
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spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training
There are a number of Further Education Providers in the local area that pupils can attend.
Please keep any eye on each website for updates and changes regarding application deadlines and for information regarding Open Events. You will usually need to register your place online for an Open Event.
Information correct as of February 2024. Information to be reviewed April 2024.
Colleges & Sixth Forms
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Provider |
Contact Information |
Address |
Open Day Dates |
Application Deadline |
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Luton Sixth Form College |
01582 877500 |
Bradgers Hill Road Luton LU2 7EW |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Friday 29th March 2024
Applications now open: |
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Barnfield College |
01582 569555 |
New Bedford Road Luton LU2 7BF |
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Saturday 15th June 2024
|
Early application is advisable to secure your place |
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Bedford College |
0345 658 8990 |
Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH |
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 5pm - 8pm
|
Early application is advisable to secure your place |
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National College for Motorsports |
01536 419580 |
Unit 2285 and Unit 8 Silverstone Park Towcester Northants NN12 8GX |
Friday 19th April 2024 5pm - 7pm
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Early application is advisable to secure your place |
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The Bedford Sixth Form |
01234 291291 |
Bromham Road Bedford MK40 2BS |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Friday 31st May 2024
Applications now open: |
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Shuttleworth College |
0345 658 8990 |
Old Warden Park Biggleswade SG18 9DX |
Thursday 18th April 2024 5pm - 8pm
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Applications accepted until start of course, subject to available places |
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Central Beds College (see also Houghton Learning Hub) |
01582 477776 |
Main Campus Dunstable LU5 4HG |
Thursday 25th April 2024 4pm - 7pm
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Early application is advisable to secure your place |
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North Herts College |
01462 424242 |
Monkswood Way Stevenage SG1 1LA
Cambridge Road Hitchin SG4 0JD
Engineering & Construction Campus Units 1-6 Fulton Close Stevenage SG1 2AF |
Wednesday 28th February 2024
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Wednesday 12th June 2024
Timings to be advised
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No closing date for applications as not oversubscribed |
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Oaklands College |
01727 737000 |
St Albans Campus Hatfield Road St Albans AL4 0JA
Welwyn Garden City Campus The Campus Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AH |
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Welwyn Garden City Campus 5pm - 7pm
Thursday 25th April 2024 St Albans Campus 5pm - 7pm
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TBA |
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Kimberley Sixth Form College |
01234 762890 |
Green Lane Stewartby MK43 9LY |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed
Any new applications will be treated as late applications |
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Milton Keynes College |
01908 684444
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Chaffron Way Campus Woughton Campus West Leadenhall Milton Keynes MK6 5LP
Bletchley Campus Sherwood Drive Bletchley Milton Keynes MK3 6DR |
Open events will be held on both Campuses on:
Tuesday 19th March 2024 5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 7th May 2024 5pm - 7pm
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TBA |
Schools with Sixth Forms
| Provider | Contact Information | Address | Open Day Dates | Application Deadline |
| Cardinal Newman Sixth Form |
01582 597125 |
Warden Hill Road Luton LU2 7AE |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| The Shared Learning Trust - The Sixth Form |
01582 884100 |
The Sixth Form The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High Street Luton LU4 0NE |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Friday 1st March 2024
Applications now open: |
| Harlington Sixth Form |
01525 755100 |
Goswell End Road Harlington Dunstable LU5 6NX |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Friday 1st March 2024
Applications now open: |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form |
01582 436100 |
Crawley Green Road Luton LU2 9AG |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| St George's School Sixth Form |
01582 765477 |
Sun Lane Harpenden AL5 4TD |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year | Applications now closed |
| Sir John Lawes Sixth Form |
01582 760043 |
Manland Way Harpenden AL5 4QP |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Roundwood Park Sixth Form |
01582 765344 |
Roundwood Park Harpenden AL5 3AE |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Samuel Whitbread Sixth Form |
01462 629900 |
Shefford Road Clifton SG17 5QS |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Friday 23rd February 2024 by 3pm |
| The Priory Sixth Form |
01462 622300 |
Bedford Road Hitchin SG5 2RU |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Hitchin Girls Sixth Form |
01462 621300 |
Highbury Road Hitchin SG4 9RS |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Hitchin Boys Sixth Form |
01462 432181 |
Grammer School Walk Hitchin SG5 1JB |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Loreto VIth Form College (Catholic Girls School) |
01727 856206 |
Hatfield Road St Albans AL1 3RQ |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Redborne Sixth Form |
01525 404462 |
Flitwick Road Ampthill MK45 2NU |
Virtual Open Day | TBA |
| Manshead Sixth Form |
01582 679400 |
Dunstable Road Caddington LU1 4BB |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year | TBA |
| Queensbury Sixth Form |
01582 601241 |
Langdale Road Dunstable LU6 3BU |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| All Saints Sixth Form |
01582 619700 |
Houghton Road Dunstable LU5 5AB |
TBA | TBA |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Sixth Form |
01727 860079 |
Colney Heath Lane St Albans AL4 0TT |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
| Wixams Academy |
1234 608950 |
Green Lane Wixams Beds MK42 6BA |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Monday 1st April 2024
Applications now open: |
| Sandringham School Sixth Form |
01727 799560 |
The Ridgeway St Albans Herts AL4 9NX |
No Open Events upcoming for next academic year |
Applications now closed |
Independent Training Providers
| Provider | Contact Information | Address | Courses Offered |
| Pro-Direct Academy |
01582 283147 |
Beds FA Skimpott Lane Dunstable LU5 4HH |
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The PAD Performing Arts |
01582 283147 |
5-6 Grove Park Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4GP |
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| Diverse FM Media Training |
01582 725500 |
78a Castle Street Luton LU1 3AJ |
Support to young people aged 15-24 into education, training or apprenticeships and to help them set their chosen career path. |
| TCHC Gaps |
01923 698443
07873 619504 |
47 Edward Street Dunstable LU6 1HE |
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Houghton Learning Hub (see also Central Beds College) |
01582 477776 |
Bedford Square Community Centre Tithe Farm Road Houghton Regis LU5 5ES |
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| SSG Services |
01234 340782 |
Alexander Sports Centre Sidney Road Bedford MK40 2BQ |
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| Skills Pad |
01582 958844 |
Marlborough House 33 Park Street West Luton LU1 3BE |
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| Work Pays |
07767 102917 |
Online Provider |
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| The Princes Trust |
0800 842842 |
Online Provider |
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Specific Provision for High Needs Learners
| Provider | Contact Information | Address | Courses Offered |
| Marsh House Studio Music Technology |
01582 510122 |
Marsh House Luton LU3 2SR |
Music Production |
| Heywood House |
01582 848288 |
The Heywood House Centre Futures House The Moakes Luton LU3 3QB |
Offering health, social care and an educational programme to young adults with profound and complex learning difficulties and additional needs. |
| Macintyre No-Limits |
01234 910203 |
High Road, Cotton End, Bedford MK45 3AA | Learners are enrolled at their local college and receive an individualised and engaging programme education overseen by Macintyre No Limits. Includes work experience and job coaches. |
| C&G Plastering Academy |
01582 842878 |
Hill and Coles Farm, London Road, Markyate, At Albans, AL3 8HA |
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