Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College

West London College is dedicated to ensuring that students across the region have the information they need to make informed decisions on their progression after Year 11. We have a range of activities suitable for Year 8 to Year 13 to assist with developing knowledge, inspiring and motivating students to think about their future career pathways.

Whether it is bringing a group of students to visit the college on an Open Day, enjoying practical taster sessions or our team attending your Careers events and providing informative workshops on Post 16 options, we have the tools and information to aid your students in thinking about their progression routes for post 16.

In January 2002, Hammersmith and West London College merged with Ealing Tertiary College to form Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College. However, each of our Colleges have their own histories which have helped define us as an institution – wherever we can, we have added links so that you can read more about them.

At Hammersmith and Fulham College, we can trace our roots back as far as 1881 when Hammersmith School of Art and Building was founded in Brook Green (there was also another building located in Lime Grove, in Shepherd’s Bush). As well as textile design, ceramics and print making, students could choose to study plumbing, welding, plastering and brick-laying.

Chelsea College of Art and Design absorbed some of the College’s Arts provision in 1928, when it took on West London College (then sited in Holland Park). At that point, the name of the College became the more recognisable Hammersmith and West London College in 1975.

The college corporation is responsible for the overall functioning of the College. The Corporation oversees the college’s strategic direction, financial performance and quality of service provided to learners and the community.

The Corporation Board is made up of highly experienced individuals, who have extensive experience in management across industry, business, law, finance and the community, as well as students and staff.

The corporation meets to discuss to the college’s strategy and its progress on key performance matters. The corporation also has several governor committees which look at the college’s performance on finance and quality matters in more detail.

Governors also play an active role in college life through support and advice, as well as attending events and promoting the good work the college does in the community. All governors are unpaid volunteers who come from a range of backgrounds and are elected for a term at a time.

Your child’s safety is of paramount importance at our College. Every student and staff member requires a personalised entry card to gain access to the site. The cards enable the College to monitor attendance via electronic registers so security and teaching staff know who is or isn’t on site.

Parents can check progress reports online through the Student Portal. Students simply log on to the secure College intranet (using their password details) and can access their coursework, exam grades, attendance figures and tutor comments.

Studying at Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College opens up many opportunities for career progression. On completion of their studies, students can progress onto a higher level course within the College, go on to study at university or secure employment in their chosen industry. We provide the support that students need to succeed.

There is much more to studying at Ealing Campus than just the courses. Unlike some other colleges, we like to offer students something extra when they study with us. We have an extensive range of academic and recreational facilities to give you the opportunity to make the most of your studies as well as your time off.