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Abingdon and Witney College

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Abingdon and Witney College — college of further education.

Abingdon and Witney College, ironworks & forges in Oxfordshire

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Radley · 3.3 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Abingdon and Witney College is a ironworks in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2001. Address: OX14 1GG. Wikidata describes it as: "college of further education". Coordinates: 51.6808°, -1.2869°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Abingdon & Witney College is a further education provider in the United Kingdom. It was established on 1 April 2001 after the merger of Abingdon College and West Oxfordshire College. It has four campuses: Abingdon, Witney, Common Leys Farm and a Construction Skills Centre in Bicester.

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Background

History

it was established in 1 April 2001 after the merger of Abingdon College and West Oxfordshire College. After it underwent a £7.4 million redevelopment, it reopened in July 2012. A new building had been built both on its Abingdon campus, and on its Witney College campus in Witney. The new buildings according to the BBC included "TV and radio studios, editing suites, two beauty salons, two hairdressing salons, art and design studios, science labs and conference facilities." The college was graded "good" with "outstanding" leadership and management by Ofsted in January 2014, and also graded as 'good' in 2024. In 2015 the college was the No.1 Further Education College in England for 16-18 year…

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Coordinates
51.6808, -1.2869
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Abingdon on Thames
Postcode
OX14 1GG
Parliamentary constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon
Established
2001
Nearest railway station
Radley3.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Abingdon and Witney College?
Abingdon and Witney College is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14 1GG), in the parish of Abingdon on Thames.
When was Abingdon and Witney College built?
Built or established in 2001.
How do I get to Abingdon and Witney College?
The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14 1GG.