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Welcome to Wakefield College

Based in the heart of Wakefield’s city centre, Wakefield College has been providing education and training for over 150 years. Today, it is a modern and welcoming hub for students of all ages, offering a vibrant and supportive environment in which to learn and grow.

Equipped with industry-standard facilities and excellent learning resources, the College ensures every student has the tools they need to succeed. Just a five-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate railway station and the main bus station, it is easily accessible from across the region.

Following significant investment in the campus, Wakefield College now boasts an impressive range of specialist facilities designed to reflect real-world industry settings. These include a state-of-the-art Creative Industries Centre and a cutting-edge Digital Industries Hub.

Students also benefit from a dedicated School of Popular Music, the Performing Arts Theatre Mechanics’, and hands-on experience in the award-winning Gaskells Restaurant — creating an inspiring environment that supports ambition, creativity and career progression.

1868

Providing education and training in the Wakefield district since 1868.

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Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

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Course applications can be made through our website or by a paper application.

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Take a 360° virtual tour of our amazing facilities, College campus and learning environments.

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Enrichment

We make our courses varied and interesting by packing in extra activities and opportunities.

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