Eccles Sixth Form College is a

further education Further education (often abbreviated FE) in the United Kingdom and Ireland is additional education to that received at secondary school that is distinct from the higher education (HE) offered in universities and other academic institutions. It ...

college in Eccles,

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, England. It was opened in 1972. The site provides a range of Vocational courses, across a variety of specialisms. Students are also able to retake their

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s at the college. Eccles Sixth Form College has an average pass rate that is above the national average.

Merger

The merger of Eccles College, Salford College and Pendleton College took place on 1 January 2009, forming the new Salford City College Group.

References

External links

Official site
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