Blackburn College is a large general further education college in Blackburn, Lancashire. It is situated on one campus in Blackburn town centre. The college was founded in 1888 to provide technical, employment-focused education for the people of Blackburn and the surrounding area. Leaders offer a range of academic, vocational and technical education, including A levels, T levels, Skills Bootcamps (bootcamps) and apprenticeships, for students aged 16 and over. Almost all students come from Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire local authorities. The college provides education and training to 2,921 young people. Most students study vocational and academic courses from entry level to level 3 in most subject areas. Just under a third of students follow courses at entry level and level 1, over a third study courses at level 2 and one third of students are on level 3 courses. A few students study from a choice of around 20 A-level subjects and six T-level courses. There are 1,422 adult students, most of whom study on a part-time basis, including bootcamps in electric and hybrid vehicles. Most students study courses at entry level and level 1 and the rest follow level 2 and level 3 courses. The highest enrolments are in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), skills for work, English and mathematics. A few students follow full-time courses, including access to higher education (HE), construction, catering, hairdressing and beauty therapy. There are 427 apprentices who study apprenticeships from levels 2 to 6. Most apprentices follow apprenticeships at levels 2 and 3 with the largest enrolments in accounting, hairdressing, joinery, early years, automotive, electrical, plumbing, housing and people professional. The college receives high-needs funding for 141 students. Over half of these students study vocational courses from levels 1 to 3 or A levels. There are 23 students who study at level 3, 29 students study level 2 courses and 31 students follow level 1 courses. Just under a half of students follow foundation-level courses, including 21 students who are currently following pre-supported internship courses or supported internships. The college works with one subcontractor, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, which provides training for 46 students. Most students are aged 16 to 18, and a few are aged over 19 years. Students study sports coaching courses at levels 2 and 3.