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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.
What Can I Study? Sixth Form at Wakefield College • Choose 3 subjects that can be a combination of A Levels, V Levels and AAQs. • All recognised by universities.
A Levels
Subjects spanning Art, Maths and Science, Humanities and Social Sciences.
What are the new qualifications?
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V Levels
Digital Systems & Data Education
Applied Qualificatio ns and AAQs
Psychology, Science, Criminology, Health & Social Care and Sport
AAQs = Alternative Academic Qualifications that are equivalent to one A Level and can be studied alongside A Levels. V Levels = Vocational pathways equivalent to one A Level that can be studied with A Levels.
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 Business
Constructi on
Childcare
Health
Computin g
80% Classroom 20% Work placement
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 Animal Care
Childcare
Digital Industries
Foundation Learning
Horticulture
Science
Art & Design
Computing
Engineering
Hair & Beauty
Music
Sport
Business
Constructio n
Film, Media & Television
Health & Social Care
Hospitality & Catering
Performing Arts
Public Services
Travel & Tourism
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
Business
Digital Industries
Hospitality & Catering
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.
Results Day 2026
100%
T Level Pass Rate
98% A Level Pass Rate
98% Overall Pass Rate
Where Do Our Students Progress To? A Levels: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Psychology (A)
T Level: Health (Distinction*)
University: Medicine at the University of Edinburgh
Employment & Training: Primary School Teacher and training at University of Huddersfield
Where Do Our Students Progress To? Technical Vocational: Level 3 Health & Social Care
Employment: Local Nursery and studying online Level 2 SEND course
Technical Vocational: Level 3 Uniformed Public Services
Employment: Police Officer
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 bus, train or car. Stops: Wakefield Bus Station Kirkgate Train Station Wakefield Westgate Train Station 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
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
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.wakefield.ac.uk