[3][4] Buxton & Leek College was formed in 2013 by the University of Derby bringing together all of their Further Education operations into one branded entity.

[8] In the mid-2000s the college was relocated to the refurbished Devonshire Dome in Buxton town centre, and was officially opened by Prince Charles in 2006.

The Buxton Campus of the college is situated within the Devonshire Dome, with outdoor sports facilities at Northwood House in Buxton (now closed),[13] sports and gym facilities at the former High Peak College site in Harpur Hill (now closed) [13] and a "specialist training centre for Motor Vehicle Engineering and Welding" at Harpur Hill Industrial Estate.

A bursary of £1000 is available to any Buxton & Leek College student progressing to a degree at the University of Derby.

[19] The college is led by the director of FE & Skills, Heather Marks from 1st July 2024 following the retirement of the Principal Len Tildsley on 28th March 2024.