Weymouth College

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College is a further education provider formed by the merger of Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College, offering an expanded range of programmes from A Levels and vocational courses to land-based studies, apprenticeships, higher education and adult learning. The college positions itself as a strong, responsive and ambitious organisation focused on equipping learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for modern workplaces. Apprenticeships are available across multiple occupational areas, including accountancy and bookkeeping, business and administration, catering and hospitality, construction and building services, engineering and automotive, hair and beauty, health, social care and early years, plumbing and teaching. For employers, the college emphasises close connections with local businesses, hands-on projects and learning environments that reflect real-world practice, aiming to ensure training aligns with local industry needs. Learners benefit from industry-standard facilities across its campuses and comprehensive support services, including personalised academic assistance, mental health support, career guidance and advice on funding and bursaries. The Weymouth campus specialises in A Levels and industry-relevant vocational courses from foundation to Level 4/5, including BTECs, Diplomas, NVQs, apprenticeships and foundation degrees, and was graded “Good” by Ofsted following an inspection of the former Weymouth College in March 2020, with the report published in June 2020.(weymouth.ac.uk)