Contents
1 · At a glance
Students choose a college by course, not by name
School leavers, parents, adult learners and employers all arrive with one question: do you offer the course I need? They want the level, length, study mode, entry requirements and start date, then an easy way to apply or come to an open day. A course list buried in PDFs sends them to the college down the road.
What customers check before choosing
- Does the college offer my course at my level?
- Full time, part time, evening or online?
- What are the results and the campus like?
- When is the next open day, and how do I apply?
What this website gives you
- A vivid showcase look in violet and magenta
- A course finder with filters and a page per course
- "Apply now" on every page and "Book a visit" in the hero
- A student testimonial and key college figures you confirm
2 · Home
The homepage, section by section
The showcase homepage puts courses first, because that is what applicants came for.
- Showcase heroAn admissions-year kicker, your headline and course types, with "Apply now" and "Book a visit".
- Employer and partner stripLogos of employers, universities or awarding bodies you work with, shown only with permission.
- Popular coursesSix cards with qualification, length and study mode, such as A-levels, Level 3 diplomas, apprenticeships and evening courses.
- College figuresPass rate, students and courses, only with figures you confirm.
- About and why choose usA short story, three strengths and three numbered reasons to choose the college.
- Student quote and closing callA student testimonial, a "Start your journey" banner and a footer with newsletter sign-up.
3 · Courses
Course finder
A college may offer hundreds of courses. The finder helps each applicant narrow them in seconds.
- Study-mode tabsAll, full time, part time, online and short courses.
- Course cardsCourse name, qualification level, length and study mode.
- Sort and pagesA sort menu and numbered pages for a large prospectus.
- Subject areas on requestExtra filters for subject, level or campus can be added.
4 · Course page
A page for every course
Applicants search for "Level 3 business course" or "electrician apprenticeship [city]". A page per course is what Google and AI assistants show.
- Course headerBreadcrumb, qualification and length, a rating line only with genuine reviews, and the study mode.
- Overview and actionsWhat the course covers, with "Apply now" and "Save".
- Three highlightsClass size, tutors and facilities for that course.
- You may also likeThree related courses, such as the next level or an apprenticeship route.
- Extra detailsEntry requirements, start dates, fees and progression can be added as sections.
5 · About
About the college
The about page shows the college's mission, results and the people who lead it.
- Mission and storyWho the college serves and how it supports students into work or university.
- Key figuresPass rate, students and courses, with figures you confirm.
- Leadership teamFour profile cards such as principal, head of studies, admissions and student support.
- Student voiceA testimonial used with permission.
6 · Admissions
Admissions and applications
One page that turns interest into an application or a conversation.
- Application enquiry formName, email, course of interest and questions, sent to your admissions team.
- Campus detailsAddress, phone and email beside the form.
- Opening hoursWhen the admissions office is open.
- Room to growOpen-day booking, a link to your application system and several campuses can be added.
7 · Features
Everything this design includes
Course finder
Study-mode tabs, sort and pages, with subject or campus filters on request.
Course pages
Qualification, length, mode, highlights and related courses.
Apply and visit buttons
"Apply now" in the header and "Book a visit" in the hero.
Employer partners
A logo strip for apprenticeship employers and partners.
Leadership profiles
Principal and senior team with photos and roles.
Newsletter sign-up
A footer form for open-day and enrolment news.
Showcase typography
Montserrat headings with Lora text, in violet and magenta.
Accessible and fast
Readable contrast, keyboard navigation and quick loading on phones.
8 · Mobile
Designed for the phone first
Most school leavers look for colleges on their phone. On a small screen the menu folds into one button, course cards stack into one column, the study-mode tabs scroll sideways and "Apply now" stays within thumb reach.
9 · Brand and search
Your look. Found on Google, Maps and AI assistants.
The sample uses white and deep ink with a violet and magenta showcase palette, and Montserrat with Lora. We change the logo, colours, fonts, photos and copy to match your college, and build every page the way Google and AI assistants prefer.
SEO: Google and Maps
- A page for each course, subject area and campus
- Titles, descriptions and CollegeOrUniversity / Course structured data
- Google Business Profile set up and linked
- Fast pages with strong Core Web Vitals
GEO: AI search
- Answer-first course summaries that ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity can quote
- Consistent facts: qualification, level, length, mode and entry requirements
- FAQ written around the questions applicants and parents ask
- AI crawlers allowed, with an llms.txt file
Searches the website is built around
- colleges near me
- college courses [city]
- A-level college [city]
- apprenticeships [city]
- evening courses for adults [city]
- Level 3 courses
- college open day [city]
We don't promise rankings or AI citations. We build the site the way search engines and AI assistants prefer, and report your progress every month.
10 · Price
Domain, hosting and email: all included
Package for this design: Corporate Website
- Hosting, SSL & business email included
- Free .com, .net or .org domain (yearly)
- 2 months free (yearly)
- Host on your own server (yearly)
Pay yearly: 10 × the monthly fee (2 months free) plus a free .com, .net or .org domain. 12-month minimum term from go-live.
What the monthly fee includes
- High-performance managed hosting with SSL and CDN
- Business email server with 15 mailboxes on your domain
- Daily backups, uptime and security monitoring
- CMS, plugin and integration updates
- 10 hours of website changes and improvements a month
- Monthly analytics summary
- Priority support
We tailor it to your business
- Your logo, colours and fonts applied
- Your text and photos, or we write and source them
- Domain, business email and hosting set up
- SEO foundations, analytics and speed optimisation
11 · How it works
From this design to your website
Pick a design
Preview every page and choose the style that fits your brand.
Order the package
The right package is added to your cart, with setup and monthly prices shown upfront.
We launch it for you
We add your content, connect your domain and email, and go live.
Order today and a project lead contacts you within one business day.
12 · Frequently asked questions
Westbridge College: questions and answers
How much does a college website cost with Penta Services?
The Westbridge design costs £0 setup and £34 a month as a Ready Site on the Corporate Website package. Hosting, SSL, business email, updates and support are included. Paying yearly costs 10 times the monthly fee and adds a free .com, .net or .org domain.
Is Westbridge College a real college?
No. Westbridge College is a fictional sample brand used to show the design. The courses, figures, staff names and quotes in the preview are placeholders and are replaced with your college's own before launch.
Can the college website hold our whole course list?
Yes. The course finder has filters, sort and pages, and each course has its own page. Subject, level and campus filters can be added for a large prospectus.
Can applicants apply or book an open day online?
Yes. "Apply now" and "Book a visit" lead to the admissions page with a short form. We can also link to your existing application system or add open-day booking.
How long does it take to launch?
Usually 4–8 weeks from when we receive your logo, course list, campus details, staff and photos.
Is the website built for Google and AI search?
Yes. Each course has its own page with structured data, answers are written so AI assistants can quote them, and AI crawlers are allowed. We don't guarantee rankings or citations, but we report progress every month.
Can it show apprenticeships and adult courses as well as A-levels?
Yes. Each course card shows its qualification and study mode, so A-levels, apprenticeships, adult evening courses and professional qualifications sit side by side.
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