Message from the principal Cath Richardson

Welcome to Lakes College new web site. Please take some time to find out more about us and how we can help you to achieve your potential.

With modern facilities and excellent results, we aim to provide you with the best possible learning experience, providing high quality teaching and support to ensure you succeed. We offer vocational programmes in a host of subjects and giving you outstanding choice. Whether you are leaving school, considering a return to education, looking to enhance your career development, an employer seeking training for your employees, or simply want to learn for fun, we have something for you.

Lakes College is a vibrant and friendly place to work and study, and this community spirit has become part of our ethos. Everyone who visits the college says that the College is extremely welcoming and friendly.Success at Lakes College is built around high expectations of both staff and students. All our staff will do their very best to serve the communities educational and training need in West Cumbria. We have forged strong relationships with partner Universities (including University of Cumbria, University of Central Lancashire and University of Lancashire) to enhance our offering and bring Higher Education to your doorstep. We have also formed strong links with employers locally, and can assist you in finding work placements.

We look forward to welcoming you at College


Our Mission!

Lakes College will work in partnership to deliver high quality education and training, and to be the lead provider, contributing to the local economy and community development.

•   Students Charter
•   Parents Charter
•   Employers Charter