About the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Stronger together…
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its Colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.
The Group was formed following the merger of Selby College and Wakefield College and the formation of Castleford College on 1st March 2022.
The Group offers an expansive range of post-16 provision, apprenticeships, higher education, adult qualifications and distance learning, through its wide variety of full and part-time courses. It also works closely with employers locally, regionally and nationally to deliver work-based training programmes to meet existing and future skills shortages.
Across its three Colleges, the Group serves nearly 10,000 students including full-time, Higher Education and Apprentices. With a combined turnover of £36 million, the Group currently employs more than 950 teaching and support staff.
Following an Ofsted inspection in October 2023, the Group was graded ‘Good’ across all four provision types and ‘Strong’ for its contribution to meeting regional and national skills needs.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is passionate about transforming our students’ lives by providing an exceptional experience that improves their confidence and develops their skills. We want every one of them to fulfil their potential in society and achieve their aspirations. Sam Wright
Principal and Chief Executive at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group