Accrington and Rossendale College

At Accrington and Rossendale College, you can start where you are and get where you need to be. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or you’re still figuring it out, we’ll help you find the right path and give you the support, skills and confidence to take your next step.

Your future is in good hands at the Number 1 College in the Country.
📍 Enrolment is open every weekday, 10am–4pm. Come in with your GCSE Results and we'll handle the rest 😊

Have a passion for Plumbing? Why wait!? Enrol now at Accrington and Rossendale College and start your journey into the trades! 🔨
With our brand new facilities opening in just a few weeks, you'll be learning with the latest technologies and techniques. Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on training, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in the in-demand industry.

Enrol now! Pop down to college with your GCSE Results between 10am - 4pm on any weekday and we'll handle the rest 😊 arc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/enrolment

Considering T-Levels as the next part of your Journey? Look no Further!🤩

Enrol with us now to secure a place at our #1 college in England.

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Meet Hope! The Extraordinary former pupil of St. Christopher's excelled in her Motor Vehicle Level 2 and 3 course at Accrington and Rossendale College! Hope will now embark on her new adventure to achieve her dream career of becoming an Engineer as she steps into the world of employment 🌟 Congratulations Hope!

Just a few of our incredible students here today picking up their GCSE results and then enrolling on brand new courses or embarking on exciting new careers.

Including:
Areeba Javed, 18, who has secured her Maths GCSE and is currently working in a nursery, considering a career in pharmacy.

Harley Lowe, 17, who collected his Maths and English GCSEs and is now enrolling on a Level 3 Digital course at Accrington and Rossendale College.

Lacea Howarth, 17, from Alder Grange, who collected her GCSE Maths and is now enrolling on a Level 3 Law, Justice and the Protective Services course with a view to become a detective, or joining the army.

Congratulations to each and everyone of our incredible learners!

Meet Abbie! The former pupil of The Hollins achieved Triple Distinction Star in her Level 3 Law, Justice and Protective Services course! 🌟 With future plans of going into Policing, Abbie is now progressing onto a Police Constabulary Entry Programme. A massive congratulations to Abbie and all the best for the future! 😊

GREAT NEWS for all students who purchase a Transdev Travel Pass through us! 🚌

You can now travel on Transdev, Vision and Pilkington buses using your bus pass within Lancashire! This means you have more access and travel options than ever before.
This travel pass is also accessible through the bursary for all those eligible.

Tomorrow is GCSE Results Day — a big moment for pupils, parents and families across East Lancashire. To every pupil collecting their results tomorrow: Good Luck! Whatever is written on that results sheet, be proud of how far you’ve come and, most importantly, don’t panic if things don’t go exactly to plan. If you’re unsure about your next step, come and see us at Accrington and Rossendale College. Enrolment is open on Thursday from 9am, with our last appointment at 6:30pm. If you can't make it for whatever reason, you can pop down on any other working day between 9:30am and 4pm.

To parents and carers: your support can make all the difference. Results Day can bring excitement, relief, disappointment or a mixture of everything. Be there, listen, and help your young person focus on what comes next.

Whether you’ve got the grades you were hoping for, didn’t quite get what you expected, or have completely changed your mind about what you want to do next — we have a course and a pathway to help you move forward.

Our team will be here to talk through your options, answer your questions and help you find the right course for you. So don’t worry. Don’t give up. Come and see us. Your next chapter starts here.

Find everything you need to know about enrolling, including answers to our most frequently asked questions, at: arc.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/enrolment

Congratulations to Maariya Mazhar, who studied Health and Social Care Level 3 and received an A 🎉
We hope you enjoy your gap year! 🙌

Only 1.6% of T Level learners across the UK achieved a Distinction*, and three of them are our T Level Education and Childcare students 🌟

Suzanne Carr, (pictured below) is a former student of Colne Park High School, She completed a placement at a Primary School in Trawden and is progressing onto York St John University, to study Psychology with Child Development.

Aleeza Hafsa Shakeel, former student of Marsden Heights Community College, had a placement at Whitefield infant School and is progressing to Manchester Metropolitan University to further her studies in Teaching.

Farwah Chaudhry, former student of Pendle Vale College, completed her work experience placement at Little Blossoms of Barrowford and Barrowford Primary School. She intends to have a gap Year then attend University.

This could be you in 2028 ✨