Our Partnership

Southport College & KGV officially merged on
31 January 2018.

The merged College’s two sites retain their well-established existing identities as Southport College and KGV College but work together to share expertise and good practice and offer a comprehensive range of courses for the local community. Under the leadership of one College Management Team and a Board of Governors, the merged College continues to build on an already successful partnership, driving forward the College vision.

Our Vision

To be a driving force for educational and economic excellence in Southport and the region.

Our Mission

To create a positive, high expectation learning environment that allows people to excel in their future careers, education, training and life.

College Strategic Plan

Southport College and KGV College have a combined vision, mission and strategic objectives.

College Governance

The College’s governors are led by Chair of the Corporation, Vice Chair and Principal. They are supported by a number of independent governors, staff governors and a parent governor.

Our Results

The success of our students is really important to us and we are proud of their achievements. We take every opportunity to celebrate the results of their hard work.

Nursery Room

Childcare students work with visiting toddlers and preschoolers in our nursery room.

Hospital Room

Health & Social care students are able to benefit from working in our hospital ward simulation unit. This great facility gives our students hands on experience of using electronic beds and also includes pregnancy and ageing simulation suits to enable practice of specialist patient care and observation.

Technical Workshops

Our bricklaying, electrical, engineering, motor vehicle, painting & decorating and plumbing & gas workshops are realistic working environments kitted out with the latest industry standard equipment.

Clouds Restaurant

At Clouds Restaurant, the public can come and enjoy a fine dining experience in stylish surroundings with panoramic views of Southport’s skyline.

Concept Salons

Concept Salons offer a range of beauty, hairdressing and barbering treatments to both male and female clients of all ages.

Oasis Canteen & Costa Coffee

Students can take time to sit and re-fuel in our canteen and coffee shop which has a wide range of meals, snacks and drinks.

Sports Hall & College Gym

Our Sports Hall is used for wide range of sports and other activities and we also have a well-equipped Fitness Suite packed with gym equipment, cardio machines and free weights for Southport College students to use free of charge.

Creative Arts Studios

Students on our creative courses, such as Art, Creative Media, Graphic Design and Photography have access to fantastic equipment and facilities, mac rooms, gallery space, studios, a darkroom and the latest specialist software.