Wigan & Leigh College has been providing high-quality education and training locally for over 150 years. It is the only General Further Education College in the towns of Wigan and Leigh, serving a population of approximately 301,000. The College aims to be inclusive and we are proud of the equality of opportunity which is demonstrated in the breadth and scope of our provision. Over 14,000 people choose to study at the College, their needs being at the heart of everything we provide.

The College operates from a number of sites across the borough of Wigan. Parson’s Walk, School for the Arts and Pagefield are located in Wigan, close to the town centre. The Image Centre and Sixth Form Centre are close to the town centre of Leigh. 

There are courses for full-time and part-time students, both school leavers and adults. These are mostly delivered at the main College sites, but there are many classes in local schools and other venues. Through partnership arrangements, pupils from local High Schools can also study at the College. Our Management Centre and Business Networking Academy provide training and other services for businesses and individuals. The College also operates on a national and international basis through consultancy, distance learning and overseas provision. Wigan & Leigh College are supporting more than 1,000 students worldwide.