Carlisle College

For the school formerly known as "Carlisle College" in Pennsylvania, see Dickinson College.

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Carlisle College

Established	1954
Principal	Sarah McGrath
Students	2,800
Location	Carlisle , UK
Website	www.carlisle.ac.uk

Carlisle College is a further education college serving the post 16 with an extensive range of higher and further education, professional qualifications, and community programmes in Carlisle, Cumbria and the surrounding area. The college, located in Carlisle city centre has more than 2,800 students enrolled each year and continues to grow.

In April 2017 Carlisle College merged with NCG.^[1] Joining with partner colleges Kidderminster College, Lewisham College, Newcastle College, Newcastle Sixth Form College, Southwark College and West Lancashire College.

Courses

Carlisle College offers an extensive range of higher and further education, professional qualifications, and community programmes.

Whether you're looking for an apprenticeship, an alternative option to Sixth Form studies, additional qualifications, or are looking to further your studies with a degree, Carlisle College has an extensive range of subjects and career paths to help get you started.

Over 100 courses and 350+ employer partners are available at Carlisle College from Sport, Music and Performing Arts, Health & Social Care or Public Services.

Higher Education

The subject areas are based on local market needs and include; Accounting, Business, Leadership & Management, Computing, Engineering and Teacher Training.

Ofsted

In November 2024 Ofsted confirmed that Carlisle College continues to be a GOOD provider.

^[2] Ofsted Inspection Report

Apprenticeships

Carlisle College have apprenticeship programmes that offer vocational training and work-based learning experiences in collaboration with industry partners to meet specific company requirements.

Redevelopment

In 2014, The college built a new £5.3m "digital-and-creative-arts complex" which opened at the former Strand Road drill hall.^[3]

The College have development an Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) as well investing in eco technologies and car charging insulation.