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Why Study at our College? Academic excellence and opportunities to progress to universities. We were rated the Top FE College in Yorkshire & the Humber for achievement rates in 2024/25.
State-of-the-art campus and facilities. Enhanced student support and enriching student experience opportunities. Strong links with regional and national employers.
Top in Yorkshire & the Humber • Our Colleges placed #1 in Yorkshire & the Humber for student achievement amongst further education colleges for our 16-18 provision in the latest Department for Education National Achievement Rate Tables for 2024/2025. • Ranked fourth in Yorkshire & the Humber for Apprenticeships’ achievement.
Results Day 2026
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T Level Pass Rate
98% Overall Pass Rate
What Can I Study? Technical Vocational Courses • • • •
Hands-on and practical Coursework not exams Linked to a specific industry or job Opportunity to do a work placement
Automotive
Childcare
Constructio n
Foundation Learning
Health & Social Care
Hair & Beauty
Engineering
What Can I Study? T Levels • Technical alternatives to A Levels • You study one subject • It includes a work placement lasting for over 45 days • Good for progression to employment and university Construction
Childcare
80% Classroom 20% Work placement
What Can I Study? Apprenticeships • Earn whilst you learn • Paid employment and training • Typically one day in college
How to become an Apprentice?
Automotive
Constructio n
Health & Social Care
Childcare
Engineerin g
Retail
You need an employer to become an Apprentice. Sometimes we advertise vacancies with employers on our website or we can send your CV onto employers we work with. Find out more on our Apprenticeships website.
Where Do Our Students Progress To? T Level Surveying & Design
Technical Vocational: Level 3 Electrical Installation
University: Surveying at Leeds Beckett University
Apprenticeship: Omexom
Where Do Our Students Progress To? Technical Vocational: Health & Social Care (A*)
University: Health & Wellbeing University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Technical Vocational: Level 3 Childcare (B)
Employment: Works in a school
Student Experience • Work experience and work • • • • • •
placements College clubs and weekly activities Trips abroad Trips with your course Sports teams you can join Guest speakers University trips
Student Support Student Wellbeing – a Mental Health First Aid team here to support students in need.
Counselling Support – a confidential space for students to talk about mental health.
Financial Support – including bursaries available to those who need it.
Volunteering & Work Experience – helping students secure work experience and develop key skills.
Careers – we have a Careers Team for those who are unsure about their future and need advice.
MyXP – a programme of events and activities to help develop employability skills.
How to travel to College We are easy to get to by foot, bike, bus, train or car.
Glasshoughton Train Station Bus stop outside of College
Free City Bus Metro run a free city bus service that links all the key locations in Wakefield’s city centre and if you’re under 19, you can also get an MCard for discounted travel in West Yorkshire: www.m-card.co.uk/about-mcard
Brand-new Construction Facility • The Lagentium Building was opened earlier this year • 1,580 square metres of modern learning space • Three modern classrooms, including a professional digital suite • Inside it has Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Design, Surveying and Planning, Electrical Installation, Plastering and Plumbing workshops.
Your Application Journey Choose a course and apply early on our website
Attend a showcase event
Accept your place
Attend New Student Day
Enrol
Thank You For Listening Find out more at www.castleford.ac.uk