South Devon College

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Coordinates: 50°24′54″N 3°35′17″W / 50.415°N 3.588°W / 50.415; -3.588

South Devon College
South Devon College Logo.png
Type College of Further Education
Principal Stephen Criddle
Location Vantage Point, Long Road,
Paignton, Devon, U.K.
Website http://www.southdevon.ac.uk

South Devon College is a large sized further education college providing a range of learning opportunities for the diverse communities[clarification needed] within Torbay and the surrounding area. The college is part of The University of Plymouth Colleges network.

In November 2008 South Devon College achieved an overall grade 1 - 'Outstanding' - in an inspection by OFSTED.[Ref 1]


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Campuses [edit]

Vantage Point Campus [edit]

The Vantage Point Campus in Paignton, is the college's Main Campus.

The Vantage point campus includes a main, three-story building, separate buildings for Automotive repair and Construction, as well as a new £5 Million university campus used for Higher Education courses.

Newton Abbot Campus [edit]

The Newton Abbot Campus is situated above the Pearl House Building on Courtnay Street, Newton Abbot. This Campus is the college's Business Advantage centre, offering IT Provision and Business based courses.

Torquay Online Campus [edit]

The Torquay Online Campus is situated at Torquay Academy. This campus is used for Adult Learning courses throughout the evening.

Noss Marina Campus [edit]

The Noss Marina Campus is located on the glorious on the River Dart. At Noss South Devon College offer a wide range of courses like Marine Engineering, Yacht Operations and some other Engineering and Automotive courses. It has its own workshop for practical lessons, kitchen facilities and common room with entertainment for the students. The college also docks its many boats at Noss for the students to learn new skills while sailing down the river.

E2E Campus [edit]

The E2E Campus is situated in Torre, Torquay. This campus is used primarily for students between 16 - 18 years old on the colleges Entry-2-Education courses.

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