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BEST PERFORMING COLLEGE IN CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Based on achievement rates across all levels, the college is ranked in the top 15% nationally across 251 providers, including Further Education, Sixth Form and Specialist Colleges, whilst results reinforce that Preston’s College is the Best Performing College in Central Lancashire. The overall college achievement rate, published in the recently released national Qualification Achievement Rate report, improved from 89.1% in 2017-18 to 90.4% in 2018-19, sitting close to 4% above the National Achievement Rate (NAR). 16-18 School Leavers performed particularly well, achieving 5% above the NAR. Apprentices studying at the college significantly exceeded national averages in 2018-19, with improved performance at the college being achieved against a declining national average. Preston’s College apprentices performed over 6% above the NAR, reinforcing excellent technical learning, alongside effective partnership working with employers. PRESTON’S COLLEGE HAS REINFORCED ITS STATUS AS A TOP PROVIDER OF FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING BASED ON CLASSROOM-BASED LEARNING | 30