Why Wakefield College?

Students thrive in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.

Students and apprentices feel safe and are safe.

Students benefit from well-resourced learning environments that help them to increase their self-esteem and develop their knowledge and skills well.

Students who have high needs benefit from a broad curriculum that effectively helps them to achieve ambitious goals. Students of all ages who have high needs achieve their qualifications well.

Students and apprentices behave well. They demonstrate high levels of respect and courtesy to each other, staff and visitors to the college.

Students develop a robust understanding of their subjects that is nevertheless flexible enough to accommodate new facts and findings. This stands them in good stead for further study at a higher level and for future employment.

Students are well-prepared for their next steps in education - (A Levels)

Apprenticeship programmes are highly responsive to the specific needs of different employers.

The large majority of apprentices remain in employment at the end of their programmes. Many progress to promoted positions or to more advanced apprenticeships.

Teachers are well qualified, with high levels of expertise in their academic and vocational areas.

Teachers use their extensive and wide-ranging industrial experience well to plan and deliver lessons that motivate students and ensure that they acquire up-to-date skills that equip them well for the world of work.

Governors, leaders and managers successfully promote an inclusive vision throughout the college that focuses on social mobility for all.