The City of Leicester College

The City of Leicester College The City of Leicester College is a vibrant 11 - 19 multi-cultural college situated on Downing Drive,

We are proud of our team of dedicated staff who provide an inspiring, diverse and supportive learning environment, in which every student is challenged to realise their full potential. We have high expectations for our students and expect them to come to school prepared to learn. We encourage all students to take advantage of the wide range of opportunities we offer through the curriculum and beyond, including; sport, drama, music as well as visits to universities and businesses, workshops and educational trips within the UK and abroad. The City of Leicester College looks forward to an exciting and promising future, with improving exam results, extensive opportunities for students, a successful Sixth Form and a state-of-the-art building. Embedded within our ethos is our confidence that every student will succeed and leave us fully equipped for the world of work as aspirational, resilient young leaders.

Students benefit greatly from hearing directly from real professionals about their career journeys.We're inviting parent...
23/09/2026

Students benefit greatly from hearing directly from real professionals about their career journeys.

We're inviting parents and carers from all sectors and industries to get involved in careers events and activities throughout the year.

Potential events include assemblies, workshops, careers fairs and more! Feel free to participate as little or as much as you want.

Contact us if you're interested!

Yesterday, our Y11s spent the afternoon hearing from a range of local providers and exploring their next steps at our fi...
18/09/2026

Yesterday, our Y11s spent the afternoon hearing from a range of local providers and exploring their next steps at our first careers fair of the year!

It was great to see so many of our students taking positive steps towards their future.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

Aston University
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)
Gateway Sixth Form College
Heart of England Training
Leicester College
Loughborough College
Loughborough University
NWSLC
University of Leicester
WQE College

We’re recruiting across leadership, teaching and support — helping shape the next chapter at The City of Leicester.If yo...
12/09/2026

We’re recruiting across leadership, teaching and support — helping shape the next chapter at The City of Leicester.

If you’re ready to make an impact, apply via the link in bio.

12/09/2026

It was fantastic to welcome so many families into our school and showcase the opportunities and vibrant community that make TCOLC such a special place to learn and grow.

🗓️ Apply by midnight on 31 October — missing the deadline will significantly reduce your chances of securing a place.

🔗 Application link in bio.

11/09/2026

✨ THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Year 6 Open Evening.

If you are applying for a secondary school place for September 2027, please remember these important dates:

📅 1 September 2026 – Applications are open.

📅 31 October 2026 – Application deadline (midnight).

📅 1 March 2027 – National Offer Day 📧

🔗 Apply here: https://educationparentportal.leicester.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/parents/admissions

We look forward to welcoming the next generation of TCOLC students! 💙

09/09/2026

✨ We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow, Thursday 10 September at our Year 6 Opening Evening, 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

💬 Listen to the Head Teacher share his vision at 5:30pm and 6:00pm.

📚Teachers and students will be available to answer questions and give you a glimpse of the opportunities and experiences that await our next cohort of students.

We look forward to working together to make their journey memorable. ☺️

07/09/2026

📢Year 6 Open Evening - We are looking forward to seeing you all this Thursday, 10 September from 5pm to 7pm.

Our ongoing support for parents continues this academic year with our parental drop-in sessions - our Deputy Headteacher...
26/08/2026

Our ongoing support for parents continues this academic year with our parental drop-in sessions - our Deputy Headteachers will be available every Wednesday morning from 8:30am until 9:45am to answer any of your questions or queries.

📢 Plus, on the first Wednesday of every month we have a specific focus. The theme next week is ‘Settling in both academically and pastorally’ and would be especially useful for Y7 and Y12 parents. Free tea and coffee available too. ☕


25/08/2026

🗓️Year 6 Open Evening — 10th September

🕓5:00pm – 7:00pm

🔍Discover our ambitious curriculum, meet our dedicated staff, and explore our fantastic facilities.

Head Teacher talks at 5:30pm and 6:00pm.

No appointment needed — just drop in.

📍 Downing Drive, Evington
✨ Ambition for All

Address

Downing Drive
Leicester
LE56LN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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