Franklin College, Grimbsy

Franklin College is a sixth form college on Chelmsford Avenue in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England, serving more than 2, 700 students, including adult learners. LocationOne of 92 sixth form colleges in England, Franklin College is situated west of Grimsby town centre, in the Grange area of the town. It is located on Chelmsford Avenue, which can be accessed from Laceby Road (A46). The Grimsby Institute's East Coast School of Art, and the Ormiston Maritime Academy (previously known as Hereford Technology School), are located down the adjacent Westward Ho. AdmissionsWhile Franklin College is primarily for students aged 16–19 who want to study for A levels, mature students are also welcome to enrol, and evening classes are available, some based throughout Grimsby and Cleethorpes. It currently serves in excess of 1, 700 full-time students aged 16 - 18 from the whole of North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, in addition to more than a thousand adult learners aged 19 or over. HistoryFounded in September 1990 by Humberside County Council, Franklin College was named after two councillors, Jack and Florence Franklin, who had devoted much time to the area. Nearby city Kingston upon Hull had gained two sixth form colleges the year before. The first principal was Peter Newcome, who retired in late 2009 and was replaced by current principal Trevor Wray. The college site had at one time been occupied by Chelmsford Secondary Modern School before its closure.

Franklin College is a sixth form college on Chelmsford Avenue in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England, serving more than 2, 700 students, including adult learners. LocationOne of 92 sixth form colleges in England, Franklin College is situated west of Grimsby town centre, in the Grange area of the town. It is located on Chelmsford Avenue, which can be accessed from Laceby Road (A46). The Grimsby Institute's East Coast School of Art, and the Ormiston Maritime Academy (previously known as Hereford Technology School), are located down the adjacent Westward Ho. AdmissionsWhile Franklin College is primarily for students aged 16–19 who want to study for A levels, mature students are also welcome to enrol, and evening classes are available, some based throughout Grimsby and Cleethorpes. It currently serves in excess of 1, 700 full-time students aged 16 - 18 from the whole of North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, in addition to more than a thousand adult learners aged 19 or over. HistoryFounded in September 1990 by Humberside County Council, Franklin College was named after two councillors, Jack and Florence Franklin, who had devoted much time to the area. Nearby city Kingston upon Hull had gained two sixth form colleges the year before. The first principal was Peter Newcome, who retired in late 2009 and was replaced by current principal Trevor Wray. The college site had at one time been occupied by Chelmsford Secondary Modern School before its closure.