I came here once for a fair event thingy, and I hated it.. the teachers are pushy, and rude. Do NOT…read morego to college here.. I go to the one on north road, and its better! If I could give this college zero stars I would, they honesty don't deserve it.

From the owner: We are the largest provider of Further Education (FE) and Apprenticeships in the area. Our core…read morefocus is on developing the work skills of our students, so that when they leave us, they are ready to start or to progress within their chosen career. Through inspiring teaching and learning, we develop our students' work skills, life skills and knowledge, and so help to build a thriving local economy and community.

This is where my daughter attends school. It is a primary school and middle school combined…read more In Dorset we still have primary education until Year 7, but will fall into line with the rest of the country by 2010. St Mary's is a school of around 630 pupils. It's does extremely well in the league tables, which I, personally, disapprove of. I feel that SATs should be scrapped. The school community is very caring whilst encouraging personal independance. Each pupil is encouraged to be efficacious, as well as a good team member. The upper years have regularly won trophies at different sports, and interests also include the environment, St Mary's Organic Garden, music, drama and many other disciplines. My daughter plays in the school band, and sings in three choirs.

Wide range of courses including short & formal qualifications,Saturday courses. Concessionary fees…read moreavailable. Staff on the end of the phone were very helpful. I have signed up for a couple of courses which were cancelled at the lst minute due to low take up.