Further Education Providers

After completing their time at Lea Manor High School, pupils must move on to do one of the following until they are 18 years old:

stay in full-time education, for example at a college
start an apprenticeship

There are a number of Further Education Providers in the local area that pupils can attend.

Please keep any eye on each website for updates and changes regarding application deadlines and for information regarding Open Events. You will usually need to register your place online for an Open Event.

Information last updated: September 2026

Colleges & Sixth Forms

Provider

Contact Information

Address

Open Day Dates

Applications

Luton Sixth Form College

Website

01582 877500

Bradgers Hill Road

Luton

LU2 7EW

No Open Days announced for this academic year

Applications Open: TBC

Barnfield College

Website

01582 569555

New Bedford Road

Luton

LU2 7BF

No Open Days announced for this academic year

Applications Open: TBC

Bedford College

Website

0345 658 8990

Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK42 9AH

Saturday 14^th November 2026

Please book tickets online

Applications Open: TBC

National College for Motorsports

Website

01536 419580

Unit 2285 and Unit 8

Silverstone Park

Towcester

Northants

NN12 8GX

Tuesday 6^th October 2026

Please book tickets online

Applications Open: TBC

The Bedford Sixth Form

Website

01234 291291

Bromham Road

Bedford

MK40 2BS

Saturday 26^th September 2026

Applications

Now Open

Application Deadline: TBC

Shuttleworth College

Website

0345 658 8990

Old Warden Park

Biggleswade

SG18 9DX

Saturday 17^th October 2026

Please book tickets online

Applications Open: TBC

Central Beds College

(see also Houghton Learning Hub)

Website

01582 477776

Main Campus

Dunstable

LU5 4HG

Saturday 21^st November 2026

Please book tickets online

Applications Open: TBC

North Herts College

Website

01462 424242

Monkswood Way

Stevenage

SG1 1LA

Cambridge Road

Hitchin

SG4 0JD

Engineering & Construction Campus

Units 1-6

Fulton Close

Stevenage

SG1 2AF

Tuesday 10^th November 2026

Wednesday 11^th November 2026

Wednesday 3^rd March 2027

Wednesday 28^th April 2027

Wednesday 9^th June 2027

Applications Open: October 2026

Oaklands College

Website

01727 737000

Welwyn Garden City Campus

The Campus

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6AH

St Albans Campus

Hatfield Road

St Albans

AL4 0JA

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Saturday 10^th October 2026

Book Welwyn Garden City online

St Albans Campus

Saturday 17^th October 2026

Book St Albans online

Applications Open: TBC

Kimberley Sixth Form College

Website

01234 762890

Green Lane

Stewartby

MK43 9LY

Tuesday 10^th November 2026

Thursday 12^th November 2026

Applications Open: TBC

Milton Keynes College

Website

01908 684444

Chaffron Way Campus

Woughton Campus West

Leadenhall

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LP

Bletchley Campus

Sherwood Drive

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 6DR

November 2026

Applications Open: TBC

Schools with Sixth Forms

Provider	Contact Information	Address	Open Day Dates	Applications
Ceder Upper School	Website 01525 219300	Mentmore Road Linslade Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 2AE	Thursday 12^th November 2026	Applications Open: TBC
Cardinal Newman Sixth Form	Website 01582 597125	Warden Hill Road Luton LU2 7AE	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
The Shared Learning Trust - The Sixth Form	Website 01582 884100	The Sixth Form The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High Street Luton LU4 0NE	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Harlington Sixth Form	Website 01525 755100	Goswell End Road Harlington Dunstable LU5 6NX	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form	Website 01582 436100	Crawley Green Road Luton LU2 9AG	Thursday 8^th October 2026 Please book tickets online	Applications Open: TBC
St George's School Sixth Form	Website 01582 765477	Sun Lane Harpenden AL5 4TD	Wednesday 13^th January 2027 Booking opens Monday 8^th December 2026	Applications Open: Thursday 14^th January 2027 Application Deadline: Friday 5^th February 2027
Sir John Lawes Sixth Form	Website 01582 760043	Manland Way Harpenden AL5 4QP	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Roundwood Park Sixth Form	Website 01582 765344	Roundwood Park Harpenden AL5 3AE	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Samuel Whitbread Sixth Form	Website 01462 629900	Shefford Road Clifton SG17 5QS	Thursday 12^th November 2026	Applications Open: TBC
The Priory Sixth Form	Website 01462 622300	Bedford Road Hitchin SG5 2RU	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Hitchin Girls Sixth Form	Website 01462 621300	Highbury Road Hitchin SG4 9RS	Tuesday 24^th November 2026	Applications Open: Tuesday 24^th November 2026 Applications Deadline: TBC
Hitchin Boys Sixth Form	Website 01462 432181	Grammer School Walk Hitchin SG5 1JB	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Loreto VIth Form College (Catholic Girls School)	Website 01727 856206	Hatfield Road St Albans AL1 3RQ	Tuesday 29^th September 2026	Applications Open: TBC
Redborne Sixth Form	Website 01525 404462	Flitwick Road Ampthill MK45 2NU	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Manshead Sixth Form	Website 01582 679400	Dunstable Road Caddington LU1 4BB	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Queensbury Sixth Form	Website 01582 601241	Langdale Road Dunstable LU6 3BU	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
All Saints Sixth Form	Website 01582 619700	Houghton Road Dunstable LU5 5AB	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School Sixth Form	Website 01727 860079	Colney Heath Lane St Albans AL4 0TT	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Now Open Application Deadline: Friday 30^th January 2027
Wixams Academy	Website 1234 608950	Green Lane Wixams Beds MK42 6BA	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC
Sandringham School Sixth Form	Website 01727 799560	The Ridgeway St Albans Herts AL4 9NX	No Open Days announced for this academic year	Applications Open: TBC

Independent Training Providers

Provider	Contact Information	Address	Courses Offered
Pro-Direct Academy	Website 01582 283147	Beds FA Skimpott Lane Dunstable LU5 4HH	Year 1: NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity Year 2: NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity
The PAD Performing Arts	Website 01582 283147	5-6 Grove Park Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4GP	BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma in Dance BTEC Level 3 extended National Diploma in Performing Arts BTEC Level 3 extended National Diploma in Acting 1 year pre-vocational course
Diverse FM Media Training	Website 01582 725500	78a Castle Street Luton LU1 3AJ	Support to young people aged 15-24 into education, training or apprenticeships and to help them set their chosen career path.
TCHC Gaps	Website 01923 698443 07873 619504	47 Edward Street Dunstable LU6 1HE	Construction multi-skills Horticulture Health & Social Care Future skills – employability & careers and independence Functional skills – English, Maths and digital skills Work Skills Steps to work
Houghton Learning Hub (see also Central Beds College)	Website 01582 477776	Bedford Square Community Centre Tithe Farm Road Houghton Regis LU5 5ES	Horticulture Construction Information Technology Life Skills/Independent Living Beauty Creative Studies Land Studies Care Studies Hospitality
SSG Services	Website 01234 340782	Alexander Sports Centre Sidney Road Bedford MK40 2BQ	Intermediate Sports Coaching Academy Advanced Sports Coaching Academy Extended Advanced Sports Coaching Academy Foundation Skills Academy Intermediate Skills Academy
Skills Pad	Website 01582 958844	Marlborough House 33 Park Street West Luton LU1 3BE	ESOL, B1, B2 and C1 Skills in working in the business administration and customer service industries Skills in working in childcare industries Skills in working in the digital technology industries SIA Security Childcare related courses Delivering information and guidance Introduction to youth work Employability skills Personal social development Functional skills Maths Functional skills English Early years practitioner Early years workforce
Work Pays	Website 07767 102917	Online Provider	Functional skills English(entry to L2) Functional skills Maths (entry to L3) Certificate in Personal and Social Development (Level 1) Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (Level 1 & 2) Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles (Level 2) Certificate in Employability skills (Level 1, 2 and Entry 3) Certificate in Skills for Health & Social Care (Level 1) Extended Certificate in Skills for Health & Social Care (Level 2) Certificate in Skills for Retail (Level 1 and Entry 3) Extended Certificate for Skills for Retail (Level 2) Certificate in Personal and Social Skills (Entry Level, 1, 2 and 3) Extended Vocational studies focusing on Business Admin (Level 1) Certificate in the Principles of Business Admin (Level 2) Certificate for Skills in Hospitality and Catering (Level 1) IT User (Level 1, 2 and 3) Certificate in Skills for Childcare (Level 1) Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Card ) (Level 1) Certificate in Vocational Studies focusing on Construction (Level 1) Award in Progression (Level 1, 2 and Entry 3) Award in Support Work in Schools (Level 2) Information, Advice and Guidance (Level 2 and 3) Award in Education and Training (Level 2) Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (Level 2)
The Princes Trust	Website 0800 842842	Online Provider	Mentoring Health & Social Care Get started with a Cyberfirst world Get started with Digital Skills Get into Google IT Certificate Virtual Explore self-esteem boosting workshops Enterprise – be your own boss Team Bedfordshire – 12 week programme to boost self-confidence, reduce anxiety, complete a team community challenge, gain work experience and improve employment prospects.

Specific Provision for High Needs Learners

Provider	Contact Information	Address	Courses Offered
Marsh House Studio Music Technology	Website 01582 510122	Marsh House Luton LU3 2SR	Music Production
Heywood House	Website 01582 848288	The Heywood House Centre Futures House The Moakes Luton LU3 3QB	Offering health, social care and an educational programme to young adults with profound and complex learning difficulties and additional needs.
Macintyre No-Limits	Website 01234 910203	High Road, Cotton End, Bedford MK45 3AA	Learners are enrolled at their local college and receive an individualised and engaging programme education overseen by Macintyre No Limits. Includes work experience and job coaches.
C&G Plastering Academy	Website 01582 842878	Hill and Coles Farm, London Road, Markyate, At Albans, AL3 8HA	Beginners 2 Day Intensive Weekend 1 Week Foundation Plastering Course 2 Weeks Intermediate Plastering Course 3 Weeks Advanced plastering Course