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About Yeovil College
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The video below is a glimpse of an outstanding year for Yeovil College and the achievement of its students, who took three or more A Levels, recording a 100% pass rate!
The video also includes new and forthcoming college events, occasions, sporting successes, academic awards and personal achievements in all aspects of college life.
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Background to the College
A College was first formed in Yeovil in 1887, when Somerset County Council began formally organising Science and Art classes. In 1947 the first Principal was appointed to lead the Yeovil Technical College. In September 1974 secondary education in the Yeovil Borough was reorganised and Yeovil became one of the early tertiary colleges to be formed in England.
Yeovil is a tertiary college serving communities in South Somerset and North and West Dorset. We work closely in partnership with:
- Yeovil Federation (of primary and secondary schools and the College)
- Bournemouth and Exeter University through the UCY
- Yeovil Vision
The College turnover is around £16m and we provide learning opportunities for over 8,000 learners.
Mission Statement
"Inspiring and leading our community through excellence in providing learning solutions and pathways for progression"
Vision
- To be recognised as an outstanding college
- To be recognised as a leading college for delivering blended learning
Our Community and our role as a Tertiary College
Yeovil is a tertiary College serving its community in South Somerset and North and West Dorset. Our clear role is to support the development of social and economic prosperity for the whole community. As a tertiary College we will provide education and training pathways at all levels from entry to HE.
We will focus upon:
6th Form:
Including:
- 16-19 year olds seeking progression to university or employment
- 14-16 year olds in partnership with schools
Adults/19+
Including:
- First full level 2 and 3 programmes
- Full cost, leisure and programmes leading to further access
Yeovil College Training:
Including:
- Work-based Learning (Apprenticeships)
- Business Development (bespoke training for business)
- Professional and vocational learning for adults through responsive and accessible programmes
University Centre Yeovil (UCY):
The provision of university level education to lead, support and raise aspirations in the South Somerset and North & West Dorset economy.
