Corporate Information
Our mission and 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.
In December 2018 Ofsted conducted a full Inspection of Wakefield College, looking at every area of our work and they concluded that we are a ‘Good’ College.
Latest Corporate News
Wakefield College celebrates Apprenticeships success…
10 February, 2020
Wakefield Suffragist honoured by historic College building
10 February, 2020
Beaumont Building Official Opening
06 February, 2020
Hospitality & Catering Department receives professional equipment grant
17 October, 2019
Full marks for new teaching staff at Wakefield College
03 October, 2019
Wakefield College signs up to the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
05 September, 2019
Wakefield College supports students and staff with their mental health and wellbeing
25 June, 2019
Wakefield College achieves Matrix accreditation
15 May, 2019
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.
