Myerscough College, Preston

Ofsted's report card from its 21 April 2026 inspection grades Myerscough College on 6 areas: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Contribution to meeting skills needs - Strong standard. "Leaders work highly effectively with a broad range of employers, stakeholders and community groups to identify the priority skills needs locally, regionally and nationally."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have established a supportive and inclusive culture."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have worked relentlessly and considerately to make improvements across the college, including the subcontracted provision."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Learners make at least the progress expected from their starting points."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear understanding of the quality of the curriculums, teaching and training."

Participation and development - Expected standard. "Learners study in safe, calm and respectful environments."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to develop the high-quality teaching and training skills of teachers"; "Leaders should strengthen further the effective use of learners' education, health and care plan targets to design individual learning programmes for learners with high needs"; "Leaders should continue to improve the proportion of apprentices who pass their apprenticeship and achieve merit and distinction grades"; "Leaders should maintain the targeted focus of high attendance and punctuality for young people, adults and learners with high needs".

In its own words: "Under the promise of ‘Empowering Futures’, our 2030 Vision aims to position Myerscough College and University Centre as a dedicated land based and sports college, empowering communities with ambitious and inclusive education, creating a workforce for the future. By 2030, Myerscough College will be a vibrant community of empowered individuals, offering ambitious land based and sport education."

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 12 December 2026, an open day on Saturday 16 January 2027 and an open day on Saturday 6 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

Of the 757 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 12% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 36% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Myerscough College.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is College (by), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).