Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
In or near Leicester.
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College (WQE) is a sixth form college that focuses on preparing young professionals through a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The college offers a variety of courses, including A-Levels and vocational programs, alongside extensive facilities for study and social activities.
Place summary
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College is located in the West Midlands. This educational institution is known for its historical significance and links to the Tudor period. It offers a range of academic programmes and maintains a commitment to educational excellence.
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Background
History
The college, which has over 3,750 students, was founded in 1976 following a (comprehensive) re-organisation of secondary education in the city. Many other parts of rural Leicestershire had gone comprehensive in 1968. The college now occupies a site adjoining Victoria Park and the University of Leicester that was previously occupied by Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys (also known as Wyggeston Boys' School). The school takes the Wyggeston name from the former school and from Wyggeston Grammar School for Girls, which both closed in the 1970s. In 1976 the site of the former girls' school became Wyggeston Collegiate Sixth Form College, known as Regent College between 1996 and 2018, when it…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6194, -1.1233
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Established
- 1976
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.wqe.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8039751 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College?
- Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 7RJ), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College?
- Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 7RJ.
- When was Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College built?
- Built or established in 1976.
- Is Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College free to visit?
- Yes, Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 7RJ.