
Macclesfield College provides high quality education and training for school leavers and adult learners from across the area. Our tutors provide the expert tuition you need to reach your full potential and get ahead in your career.
The College is based on the state-of-the-art Macclesfield Learning Zone campus, which opened in September 2007 and includes the Sixth Form College (LZ6), The Macclesfield Academy, Park Lane School and a joint Sports Hall and Fitness Centre.
Macclesfield Learning Zone has been built around what you need and is designed to inspire you to succeed. The College benefits from industry-standard training facilities including the European Centre for Aerospace Training (ECAT), the Pure Hair and Beauty Salon, the Silk Room Restaurant and a number of specialist art and design studios.
School leavers can choose to study from the extensive range of A level courses at the Learning Zone Sixth Form College, or an exciting range of vocational and occupational courses in the specialist College facilities. Macclesfield College provides the ideal place to study and our experienced tutors will share your ambitions and support you to reach your goals, whether that's going on to university, further training or employment. View all our full-time courses for 16-18 year olds.
Adults can access courses at Macclesfield College to help them get back into employment, change direction, boost their existing skills or just learn for fun. We offer courses at all levels from Pre-Entry Level to Higher Education Degrees and many courses can be studied on a part-time basis to fit around work or family commitments. Leisure courses run throughout the year at College and at venues across the community. View our courses for adults.
Employers receive a fast, responsive service from the East Cheshire Business School, and training is tailored to meet their requirements and delivered either in College or at the workplace.

Come and see us – walk around our purpose-built campus and experience the incredible wow factor for yourself!
The Macclesfield Learning Zone has been built around what you need and is designed to inspire you to succeed. The facilities on our open-plan campus are state-of-the-art, with ‘open access’ ICT facilities, industry-standard studios and workshops, and other specialist accommodation. It really is an environment for the 21st century.
And it’s not just the buildings, facilities and courses you’ll like. Our friendly lecturers, teachers and personal tutors will share your enthusiasm and ambition, and support you in every way they can.