Where can I go to do further education?
If you want to carry on studying after Year 11 there are lots of opportunities for full-time study in schools and colleges, or you can choose to study part-time by doing an apprenticeship or as part of a pre- employment programme.
These are the types of courses you can do - look further down the page to see where * you can study.
Qualifications and levels
Foundation Learning
The Diploma
GCSEs
AS/A levels
International Baccalaureate
Apprenticeships
Vocational Qualifications
If you want help in making your choices contact Connexions
You can find out more about the courses available at Wiltshire schools, colleges and training providers by clicking on the links below.
Remember that you may have to travel and pay your travel expenses when you go to further education. Check out Wiltshire’s Students Transport Advice Network - STAN – to see if you qualify for subsidised transport or whether there are special bus services available.
To look at public transport options consult the Traveline website.
Some Wiltshire students go to schools and colleges outside Wiltshire - remember that you will usually have to pay your own travel expenses. For a list of schools and colleges outside Wiltshire go to the bottom of this page.
Sixth form offer a range of courses at levels 1, 2 and 3. Most offer AS and A levels with some GCSEs but they may also offer other courses such as the Diploma, International Baccalaureate, BTECs and other vocational courses and Foundation Learning. Go to their websites to see what they have on offer.
Abbeyfield School, Chippenham
Avon Valley College, Durrington
Bishop Wordsworth’s School, Salisbury
Clarendon College, Trowbridge
Corsham School, Corsham
Devizes School, Devizes
Hardenhuish School, Chippenham
John Bentley School, Calne
John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge
Kingdown School, Warminster
Malmesbury School, Malmesbury
Matravers School, Westbury
Melksham Oak Community School, Melksham
Sarum Academy, Salisbury
Sheldon School, Chippenham
South Wilts Grammar School, Salisbury
St Augustine’s Catholic College, Trowbridge
St John’s School and Community College, Marlborough
St Laurence School, Bradford on Avon
Wellington Academy, Ludgershall
Wootton Bassett School, Wootton Bassett
Further Education Colleges in Wiltshire
Wiltshire College has sites in Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge and offers a vast range of courses including Foundation Learning and courses at levels 1, 2 and 3 as well as some courses at levels 4 and 5 (higher education courses at degree level). Click here to see what Wiltshire College offers.
Training Providers operating in Wiltshire
Training Providers provide work-related training such as apprenticeships and where you would work and study. They also offer work based training which allow you to study for NVQs and personalised programmes of study and preparation for work, called Foundation Learning.
Protocol Skills Training - Foundation Learning in all areas
Haddon Training - Equine, Animal Care and Saddlery
Above Bar College - Hairdressing
FNTC Training - Childcare
North Wessex Training - Foundation Learning in all work areas
JTL Training - Electrical and Plumbing
Remit - Motor Vehicle
Schools and Colleges outside Wiltshire which some students from Wiltshire may attend - remember that you will usually have to pay your own travel expenses.
Andover College
Brockenhurst College
Burgate School
Cirencester College
City of Bath College
City of Bristol College
Frome Community College
Hartpury College
New College, Swindon
Peter Symonds College, Winchester
Sparsholt College
Swindon College
Totton College
Yeovil College
Date Posted: Tuesday 23 November 10
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