Closed 2009 Founder Joseph Porter Snr MBE Ofsted Reports | Headmaster Kimberley Cash DfE URN 130509 Tables Founded 1973 | |
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Location Dronfield RoadSalfordGreater ManchesterM6 7FREngland Similar Salford City College, Rochdale Sixth Form College, Blackburn College, Wigan and Leigh College, Reaseheath College | ||
Pendleton College was a sixth form college in the Pendleton district of Salford, Greater Manchester, England.
Contents
- History
- Campuses
- 2009 merger
- Prime Ministers Global Fellowship
- Notable alumni
- De La Salle College Salford
- References
In 2009, it merged with Eccles College and is now part of Salford City College in Irlams o' th' Height.
History
The college was established in 1973 from the sixth forms of the Salford Grammar School for Boys (which became Buile Hill High School) and Pendleton High School for Girls. In 1997, Pendleton combined with the close by De La Salle Sixth Form College (a former direct grant grammar school). People from all over the Salford and Manchester area attend the college and over the years, the college has gained a number of national awards for academic achievement. In September 2007, the 260-seat Eccleston Theatre was named after Salford's Christopher Eccleston. It received A level results similar to Eccles College.
Campuses
It had three campuses:
2009 merger
On 1 January 2009, it merged with Salford College and Eccles College to form Salford City College.
Prime Minister's Global Fellowship
The school had its first two students attain places on the prestigious Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme in 2009.