Runshaw College
Encyclopedia
Runshaw College is a further and higher education college based at three centres in Leyland
and Chorley
, Lancashire
, England
.
when the sixth forms of Parklands High School and Balshaw's CE High School
were amalgamated in 1974 to make a sixth form college primarily serving the boroughs of South Ribble
and Chorley
. It became one of the government's Beacon Colleges in 2006.
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
and Chorley
Chorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
History
The college was founded in LeylandLeyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
when the sixth forms of Parklands High School and Balshaw's CE High School
Balshaw's CE High School
Balshaw's CE High School is a comprehensive specialist secondary school located on Church Road in Leyland, England.-Location:It is situated just south of the B5248 in the east of Leyland, close to the West Coast Main Line, and 546 yards west of the M6.-Foundation:The school was founded by Richard...
were amalgamated in 1974 to make a sixth form college primarily serving the boroughs of South Ribble
South Ribble
South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland.In May 2007, the council was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country,-Overview:On 4 October 2007, a...
and Chorley
Chorley (borough)
Chorley is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It is named after its largest settlement, the town of Chorley.-Creation:...
. It became one of the government's Beacon Colleges in 2006.
Locations
Its main campus, in Leyland, is a sixth form college catering for students aged 16-19. The Euxton Lane, Chorley, campus is the centre for adult and higher education. The site also hosts the Runshaw Business Centre, meeting the needs of local small and medium sized enterprises; and Runshaw Training, offering apprenticeships and vocational training. Runshaw's third campus, in Chorley town centre, specialises in hairdressing, beauty and holistics.Notable students
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