Shipley College - Ilkley Gazette
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Exhibition Road,
Saltaire
Saltaire
West Yorkshire
BD18 3JW
01274 327222
- School type:
- General Further Education College
- Current admission policy:
- N/A
- Denomination:
- Does not apply
- Feeder school:
- No
- Number of students aged 16-18:
- 696
- Age range of school:
- 16+
- Gender:
- MIXED
- Description:
Shipley College is a small, friendly place, where you will get the individual attention and support you deserve. Situated in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saltaire it is a great place to study and easy to get to by bus or train.
We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, full and part-time courses to help you achieve your future ambitions, whether its to get a job, go onto Higher Education or train for that job you've always wanted.
The College's Core Values:
Shipley College will be guided by its core values of Quality, Relevance and Equality. These values will inform its drive to achieve and maintain high standards to meet the changing needs of industry, commerce and the communities its serves in the context of a positive commitment to equality of opportunity for all.

- Activities:
- Facilities:
Shipley College
An on-site cafe, providing high quality meals and snacks, Gym, Student Services who offer a range of support services, including advice on EMA and ALG and the Learning Resource Centre (LRC)The Learning Resource Centre: Delivering high quality learning resources to support the achievement of excellence in learning, teaching and research across the College.
More than books*****.
We provide integrated library, computing and media services Our LRC provides a 'one-stop shop' for your information, computing, study and coursework presentation requirements in a pleasant, flexible learning environment.
Make sure you get the best from your learning experience by using our facilities.· A staffed helpdesk offering expert advice and support
· Induction and research skills development programmes to help you make effective use of learning resources
· Open 8.30am - 7pm Mon - Thurs. 8.30 - 4.30 Friday.
We offer access to collections of books, journals, CD-Roms, DVDs, videos, audio cassettes, on-line information databases, digital video and still cameras, PC suite, laptops for loan, scanning, colour printing and photocopying facilities, project binding and laminating services.
We offer a welcoming atmosphere with a helpful, friendly team of staff always ready to help and advise. Anyone studying at Shipley College is entitled to use our facilities. You will need your College ID badge to borrow our resources. We look forward to seeing you.
If you would like to find out more check out our website at www.shipley.ac.uk, email us at enquiries@shipley.ac.uk or call 01274 327222.

- Forthcoming Events:
- Our next Open Day is: Wednesday 19th June 2013, 2-8pm
Exhibition Building, Exhibition Road, Saltaire, BD18 3JW.
Telephone 01274 327222 for more information.
Shipley College Open Days are a great way for you to come and check out the College and find out more about the courses we offer before you enrol. You can talk to our tutors, get some careers advice and guidance and tour the college. The Open Days are very informal, parents, family and friends are more than welcome – no need to book, just turn up!
Other dates for 2013 & 2014: Wednesday 2nd October 2013, 4.30-7pm
Thursday 23rd January 2014, 4.30-7pm
Thursday 13th March 2014, 4.30-7pm
Tuesday 20th May 2014, 4.30-7pm
Wednesday 18th June 2014, 2-8pm

- Email for Information:
- enquiries@shipley.ac.uk
Key Stage 5 Results 2012
Compare with other schools or colleges
A level only
- Average point score per student:
- NE
- Average point score per examination entry:
- NE
- Percentage of KS5 students achieving 3 or more A levels at AAB or higher in 'facilitating subjects':
- NE
- Percentage of KS5 students achieving 3 or more A levels at A*-E:
- NE
Facilitating subjects are: Mathematics and Further mathematics, English (Literature), Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Languages (Classical and Modern)
A level or equivalent
- Average point score per student:
- 600.8
- Average point score per examination entry:
- 193.3
- Percentage of KS5 students achieving 3 or more A levels at A*-E or equivalent:
- 92%
Equivalent includes AQA Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate; IBO Standard; Pre U Diploma
NE: The school did not enter any pupils
SUPP: The data is suppressed, as it may contain data that will allow people to identify individual pupils
IA: Tests not undertaken due to Industrial ActionIncludes data supplied by Department for Education, or the Welsh Assembly Government 2010-13
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