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Student Life

Student life in Skelmersdale

Located in the heart of West Lancashire, Skelmersdale is a welcoming and well-connected town that offers easy access to some of the North West's major cities. Situated on the River Tawd, Skelmersdale is approximately 6 miles from Wigan, 13 miles from Liverpool and 15 miles from Preston, making it an ideal location for students travelling from across the region. With excellent transport links, local amenities and a strong community spirit, Skelmersdale provides a great environment in which to live, learn and build your future.

About Our Town

Enrichment Programme

Student Voice

3,500

students at West Lancashire College

Good

Ofsted Report 2024

93%*

student satisfaction

*Source: First Term Survey 25/26

2 October 2026

West Lancashire College invites community to their first Open Event of the academic year

West Lancashire College invites members of the local community and school pupils to join them on Monday 12th October between 4.30pm and 7pm for their first Open Event of the 2026/27 academic year.

2 October 2026

West Lancashire College students inspired by Loudspeaker Induction Workshops

As part of the College’s induction programme, Loudspeaker, an empowering organisation dedicated to encouraging young people to use their voice, delivered a purpose-built workshop designed to bring the NCG Guarantee to life for students.

14 September 2026

Train to become a Teaching Assistant with West Lancashire College

West Lancashire College is helping adult learners take the next step towards a rewarding career in education through their Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 course.