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Southport College (previously known as Southport Technical College) is a further education college located in Southport, Merseyside, England. Southport College merged with King George V College in January 2018. The combined colleges maintain their separate identities and offer A-level and Vocational education.

History

Southport Technical College opened in 1935. This institution brought together a number of technical courses which had been offered throughout Southport (then part of Lancashire) since 1887. In 1938 Southport School of Arts and Crafts was founded. The two institutions were amalgamated in 1989 to form Southport College. In January 2018 Southport College merged with King George V College, Southport.

The college today

Southport College offers a range of courses to students from Southport and the surrounding area. These courses include Diplomas, NVQs, BTECs and Access courses. In addition, Southport College offers some higher education courses in conjunction with the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Cumbria.

Notable alumni

• Joseph Hagan
• Marc Almond
• Marcus Wareing

References

1. "Home Page". southport-college.ac.uk.
2. Further Education Funding Council (FEFC) (July 1997). Inspectorate Report, Southport College.
3. "Our Partnerships". southport-college.ac.uk.
4. "The Inventory: Alexei Sayle". Financial Times. 8 April 2016.
5. "Twelve celebrities you may not know are from Southport". Liverpool Echo. 11 July 2021.
6. "Twelve celebrities you may not know are from Southport". Liverpool Echo. 11 July 2021.

External links

• Southport College homepage

• Buildings and structures in Southport
• Educational institutions established in 1935
• 1935 establishments in England
• Further education colleges in Merseyside
• Education in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton