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Truro and Penwith College

Truro & Penwith College is a Tertiary College with campuses in Truro and Penzance, rated as one of the best Further Education Colleges in the UK, rated ‘Outstanding’ (the highest possible rating) by Ofsted and with Gold-rated University-level courses.  

It has been recognised for having the highest A Level points-per-student and value-added progress score in the UK, having its students get the highest marks in the country for several subjects, the top BTEC student of the year, being the best provider of Hair and Beauty apprenticeships in the UK,  being the top non-selective provider of the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the UK, and for having three rugby alumni playing for England at the same time.  

It assisted in the creation of Callywith College in Bodmin, itself rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and rated the top Sixth Form College in England by the Department of Education.  

Truro and Penwith College also offers a wide range of courses including:  

Further Education such as A Levels, T levels, Vocational Qualifications (BTEC Diplomas, National Vocational Qualifications and Apprenticeships), Foundation Studies, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and Access courses. 

Higher Education such as Honours Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas, higher level Nursing apprenticeships, education qualifications, other professional qualifications.  

Part-time and evening courses.   

Teacher training is done on PGCE, CertEd and Cornwall SCITT courses. Cornwall SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training, a partnership of 16 local secondary schools, one special school and Truro and Penwith College, offering postgraduate teacher training to the 11-16 age range, with post-16 enhancements) retained its own Ofsted Outstanding rating in 2016. 

Who to contact

Telephone
01872 305000 - Truro campus
01736 809000 - Penwith campus
E-mail
enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Website
www.truro-penwith.ac.uk

Where to go

Address
College Road
Truro
Cornwall
Postcode
TR1 3XX

Other details

Availability

Age ranges
From 16 years
Referral required
No

Last updated: 07/02/2022

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