Established 2008 Type FE college Phone +44 1507 610204 Gender Mixed-sex education Extinction September 2012 | Closed September 2012 Website Wolds College Founded 2008 | |
Location North Holme Road
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 0HG
England Address N Holme Rd, Louth LN11 0HG, UK Similar Grimsby Institute ‑ Louth Le, Franklin College, New Linx Housing Trust, Cordeaux Academy, The Graduate Salon | ||
The Wolds College was a further education college based in Louth, Lincolnshire.
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History
It was built from November 2007 next door to Cordeaux School. The East Lindsey district, which has a larger geographic area than Buckinghamshire and Surrey, previously had no dedicated further education colleges for vocational courses. Certainly the Louth part of the district had nothing of that nature, however both secondary modern schools (Cordeaux and Monks Dyke) have sixth forms. The Skegness area has had a small facility (the Skegness Academy) that runs FE courses, although with a restricted choice. It filled a large educational gap. It opened in October 2008. It cost £3m. It was designed by Mouchel and built by Lindum Construction.
It was officially opened by Princess Anne on December 2, 2008. It was named after the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Closure
In September 2012 The Wolds College merged with Cordeaux School and in January 2013 became part of Cordeaux Academy under The Academies Enterprise Trust. Cordeaux Academy's Sixth Form was moved into the space vacated by the area used for hair and beauty.
Range of courses
As well as more general range of courses, such as travel/tourism and computing, involving written work, there are three main areas of practical study.
Construction
This covers bricklaying, painting and decorating, plastering and plumbing. Teaching is provided by Build A Future.
Motor Vehicle engineering
Courses in how to service and repair motor vehicles are provided by staff from Cordeaux Academy.
Hair and Beauty
Until September 2012 the college provided courses covering hairdressing (in collaboration with Wella), beauty therapy, nail care services and holistic therapy. Teaching was provided by Grimsby Institute.