Corporate Information
Our mission & strategic objectives
Wakefield College is the largest college in the District and has an impressive track record, having provided education and training in Wakefield and its surrounding area since 1868.
Today, the College has its base in three major areas as well as delivering learning in community settings all over the district.
Corporate News
- Wakefield College praised by Ofsted as it achieves “Good” across all inspection areas Thursday, 17 January, 2019
- Former student returns to buy Wakefield College site Monday, 19 November, 2018
- SafeGuard donation ensures learning is bullet proof Friday, 04 May, 2018
- Wakefield College celebrates 150 years of educational excellence… Monday, 30 April, 2018
Our Mission
Transforming lives through learning...
by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential.
Our Vision
...to be an outstanding college at the heart of the Wakefield District.
Our Values
Responsiveness. Teamwork. Inclusiveness. Respect. Excellence. Responsibility.
Executive Team
Jason Pepper
Executive Director:
Finance & Resources
Telephone: 01924 789 207
Email: j.pepper@wakefield.ac.uk
Clare Allcock
Executive Director:
Student Experience & Student Support
Telephone: 01924 789 117
Email: c.allcock@wakefield.ac.uk
Lisa Macdonald
Executive Director:
Curriculum
Telephone: 01924 789 204
Email: l.macdonald@wakefield.ac.uk
Sue Slassor
Executive Director:
Quality & Performance
Telephone: 01924 789 221
Email: s.slassor@wakefield.ac.uk
Karen Sykes
Executive Director:
HR & Organisational Development
Telephone: 01924 789 214
Email: k.sykes@wakefield.ac.uk
Joanne Taylor
Executive Director:
Employer Engagement & Apprenticeships
Telephone: 01924 789 105
Email: j.taylor2@wakefield.ac.uk
Strategic Objectives #1
Deliver excellent teaching and learning to all of our students.
Strategic Objectives #2
Meet the skills needs of the Wakefield District.
Strategic Objectives #3
Have skilled, engaged staff who deliver a great experience.
Strategic Objectives #4
Secure the College’s long-term financial health.
