Joseph Priestley College was a further education college founded in 1955 serving the communities of South Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was named after Joseph Priestley, the famous scientist and co-discoverer of oxygen who was born nearby. The college had three campuses, in Rothwell, Morley and Beeston.

Following financial problems the college was merged with Leeds City College in August 2011.

Joseph Priestley College

Courses offered

The college offered a number of courses including:

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Public Services (Uniformed) Hairdressing Beauty Therapy Business Construction Horticulture IT Training Sport Basic Skills (English and Maths) IT Skills Childcare Health and Social Care Foundation studies (courses for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities) Access to Higher Education GCSEs (Mathematics and English) A wide range of full-time, part-time and flexible courses for adults. Courses for Businesses (including First Aid, Health and Safety, Management Training)

Joseph Priestley College

See also

Oulton Academy - Joseph Priestley College's Partnership School

External links

Joseph Priestley College website

Joseph Priestley College Ofsted reports

Educational institutions established in 1955

Educational institutions disestablished in 2011

Defunct universities and colleges in England

Further education colleges in Leeds

1955 establishments in England