Quick facts about Hugh Baird College:

Best FE college in Merseyside since 2008 (Government League Tables 2011);

Top rating for higher education courses in 2011 (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education);

Rated Outstanding in many areas, with highly motivated teachers (Ofsted 2010);

A Level programme rated Outstanding (Ofsted 2010);

First further education college to achieve the Every Child Matters (Achievement through Wellbeing) Award;

Over 96% of our students would recommend Hugh Baird College;

With support from the College, 100% of apprentices are employed when they begin their courses;

93% of parents rate Hugh Baird College as good or excellent;

Our overall success rate for our sixth form programme is 13% above the national average.

Welcome to Hugh Baird

Hugh Baird College provides a safe, secure and inspiring environment for all of its students.

Offering over 300 courses to almost 7,000 students, it provides education at all levels from basic skills to degree level.

The College is proud of its achievements. With a real focus on preparing students for employment, it collaborates with local and national employers to develop courses, placements, apprenticeships and employment.

Hugh Baird College, Balliol Road, Bootle L20 7EW The College is committed to Equal Opportunities.

To find out more visit:

hughbaird.ac.ukor call:

0151 353 4444

*Based on point score per examination entry according to Government League Tables January 2011

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