Runshaw College, Leyland
Runshaw College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Leyland. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Runshaw College in detail
Runshaw College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our STEM provision is fantastic and high quality - regularly industry updated so we align with requirements for cutting edge work place demands . We want students to embrace a multi-disciplinary approach to utilise in real industry settings, where the creativity found in Graphic Design is just as relevant as geometry in Maths."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, basketball, choir, guitar and Duke of Edinburgh.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an open day on Monday 21 December 2026, an open day on Wednesday 3 March 2027 and an open evening on Wednesday 3 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lancashire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 2308 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 41% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 30% into work. 13% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leyland Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Runshaw College Grounds (by), 20 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Runshaw College creates an inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported to achieve their aspirations. Teachers bring strong industry expertise into lessons and help students understand how their learning applies to real careers. The college works closely with local employers and the community to offer courses that prepare students for the jobs that are actually needed in the region.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary student behaviour and attendance with very high expectations set by staff
- Outstanding support for students with high needs through collaborative partnerships and targeted interventions
- Strong industry expertise among teachers who use real-world examples to make learning relevant
- Inclusive and welcoming college culture where diversity is celebrated and student feedback leads to real change
- Effective engagement with employers and community to ensure courses meet local skills needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not plan lesson activities thoroughly enough, leaving early finishers waiting for others
- A few teachers inconsistently use assessment to check student understanding
- Apprentice feedback is not always clear enough, leading to repeated errors and limiting achievement of higher grades
- Some young students are not sufficiently challenged to achieve higher grades relative to their previous qualifications
Safeguarding
Students and apprentices feel safe at college and know that bullying and harassment are not tolerated, with confidence that staff take concerns seriously and take action.
Extracurricular Activities
Runshaw Radio, eSports academy, debating society, societies and clubs, supported internships with local housing association, skills swopping with older people, bag packing for charity, volunteering as careers champions and student ambassadors
Runshaw College is a medium-sized further education college in Lancashire offering courses from entry level to level 5 for over 4,500 young students, 655 adults, and 209 apprentices. The college has been rated as Good overall with Outstanding ratings in behaviour, personal development, and provision for learners with high needs.
About
Runshaw College is a Higher and Further Education college based in Leyland, England.
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At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
B-
Average grade
35.2
Points per entry
B-
Best 3 A-Levels
12%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
1,024
A-Level students
89%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 18 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 2,308 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
13%
Top-third university
55%
Degree course
61%
Any L4+ destination
5%
Apprenticeships
Based on 2,050 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from Runshaw College
Runshaw hosts Macmillan cake sale and coffee morning
25 Sep 2026
T Level students take part in team building activities
22 Sep 2026
Runshaw raises over £7,000 for Lancashire Mind
17 Sep 2026
Runshaw College Leadership Update
15 Sep 2026
A Level Textiles students enjoy Summer Fashion Challenge
28 Aug 2026
Runshaw Class of 2026 celebrate their results and look ahead to exciting futures!
13 Aug 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Leyland
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leyland
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Questions parents ask about Runshaw College
What is Runshaw College's Ofsted rating?
Runshaw College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
What is the catchment area for Runshaw College?
No fixed boundary. When Runshaw College is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Runshaw College?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Runshaw College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Runshaw College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Runshaw College?
Runshaw College is at Langdale Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)