Corporate Information

Executive Team

Led by our Principal and Chief Executive, Sam Wright, the executive team is responsible for all aspects of College life and our future direction.

Corporate Documents

The following corporate documents show how the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is performing against its objectives, year on year.

Ofsted Report

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group received a ‘Good’ grade overall, and a ‘Strong’ for our contribution to meeting regional and national skills needs.

Sustainability

We are passionate about sustainability and we recognise that we all have a role to support climate action to respond to the climate emergency.

Governance

The Group Board provides oversight, strategic direction, and governance to ensure the effective and responsible operation of the Group across all three of its colleges.

Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act gives the right to request information held by public authorities.

Group Facts & Figures

930

Staff Members.

4,173

16 - 18 year old students.

3,550

Students aged 19 or over.

618

Higher education students.

1,577

Apprentices.

68

Partner schools.

1,344

Partner employers.

Our Merger Journey

As a new, combined institution, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group was formed following the merger of Selby College and Wakefield College and the formation of Castleford College on 1st March 2022. The Group now serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its campuses in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.

Latest Corporate News

Post development visualisation of the 3g pitches at Selby College

Selby College to Launch £1.2m 3G Sports Pitch for Community

Selby College is set to open a brand-new 3G sports pitch, enabling students, local clubs and community groups to train on state-of-the-art facilities all year round.

Sport Corporate
23 September 2025

Education Group gets top marks in National Student Survey 2025

The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is celebrating a strong performance in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).

University CentreCorporate
20 August 2025

Outstanding A Level scores

Castleford College and Wakefield College are celebrating exceptional results.

CorporateA Level Results Day
14 August 2025
A Level student Ben Nelson celebrating his results

Top Grades, top destinations: Selby College’s students shine

Selby College is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its Class of 2025.

CorporateA Level Results Day
14 August 2025
A college tutor with a student

Could You Receive £31,000 to Train as a Further Education Teacher?

The UK government is offering individuals up to £31,000 to train as Further Education (FE) teachers.

Corporate
12 August 2025
The course information and careers team

Group’s careers services praised with Matrix accreditation

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded the Matrix standard for its Careers Guidance and Course Information services.

CorporatePeer Recognition
22 May 2025