About us

Bringing together two further education colleges

As a newly-united organisation, Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College is bringing together the best of both colleges to create an even stronger learning experience for you, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities spread across two beautiful campuses.

With our combined expertise and resources, we are now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. We are a strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the goal of equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in your chosen field and navigate the ever-evolving world of work.

The merger between Weymouth and Kingston Maurward sees us creating a financially stronger, more sustainable and resilient group, focused on the best interests of students, staff and employers in the communities in which it serves.

Whether you’re interested in A Levels, vocational courses, land-based studies, Apprenticeships, Higher Education or adult learning, we offer the following:

• Expanded range of courses that meet the needs of students and local industries
• Connections with local businesses, hands-on projects and learning environments that reflect the real world, helping you to develop the skills and confidence needed for your future career
• Outstanding student support services designed to help you thrive – from personalised academic assistance and mental health support, to dedicated career guidance
• Access to funding information, guidance on bursaries and assistance with applications for financial aid to ensure you have what you need to focus on your studies
• An environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed

A vibrant, modern campus

The former Weymouth College was inspected by Ofsted in March 2020 (with the inspection results published June 2020).  Ofsted again awarded Weymouth College  a “Good” grade overall. You can read the full Ofsted inspection report by clicking here.

The Weymouth campus is a vibrant, modern college and continues to make improvements to provide students with the very best facilities. The College is equipped with state-of-the-art learning and support resources at our Cranford Avenue campus.

Our students will tell you that this is a caring college with a friendly atmosphere. You will find it easy to settle and make new friends and there is always something going on. We provide a comprehensive induction programme to help you get off to a great start.

All College staff, whether administrative, catering, support or academic will make you feel very welcome. We pride ourselves on the support that it gives to students, and there is a dedicated Learning Support and Guidance Team who can provide students with advice on careers, mobility, additional learning needs and personal support.

The Weymouth campus specialises in A Levels and industry-relevant vocational courses from Foundation Level to Level 4/5 including BTECs, Diplomas, NVQs, Apprenticeships, and Foundation Degrees. Students will benefit from the very high teaching standards and the wide range of courses which cater for a variety of vocational careers and entry to higher education. Our teachers are passionate about their subject area and will inspire you with their enthusiasm.

Find out more about our Kingston Maurward campus here.

Your journey starts here, and we can’t wait to see where it will take you. Whether you’re joining us fresh out of school, changing career paths, or adding to your skillset, Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College is the place for you to learn, grow, and thrive.