Built on the site of Dury Falls Secondary School, it opened in September 1991, and educates full-time students from the ages of 16 to 19.

The college offers a wide range of subjects, in A-level, BTEC and diploma formats, amongst others.

The college offers many programmes of study for students of different abilities and talents.

The college is divided into nine main buildings, or blocks: The views of the student body are voiced through the College Council, which is made up of at least one representative per tutor group, as well as members of subcommittees including the Executive, Catering, Environmental, Charity and Social committees.

The full council meets every half term to get feedback from each committee and discuss/vote upon issues that the representatives bring from their tutor group members.