Castleford College

Serving the Wakefield district since 2009.

Since opening its state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus in 2009, Castleford College has been committed to supporting vocational learners across the Wakefield district, delivering high-quality, career-focused education in a modern and industry-driven environment.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Purpose-built facilities and workshops, developed with input from industry professionals, provide learners with the practical skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Automotive Workshops

Develop your skills in our industry-standard automotive workshops, gaining hands-on experience in diagnostics, maintenance and repair to drive your career forward.

Construction Workshops

Train in our specialist construction workshops, building practical skills and technical knowledge to prepare for a successful career in the construction industry.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Purpose-built facilities and workshops, developed with input from industry professionals, provide learners with the practical skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Engineering Workshops

Develop your expertise in our purpose-built engineering facilities, gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge to power your future career in industry.

Hair & Beauty

Learn in our professional, student-led salon, Elements, gaining real client experience in hairdressing, beauty therapy and holistic treatments.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Purpose-built facilities and workshops, developed with input from industry professionals, provide learners with the practical skills and experience needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Relax & Recharge

Relax, recharge, and connect in our welcoming student areas. Enjoy Starbucks coffee, grab a bite from our onsite canteen, or unwind in our chill-out zones between lessons.

Your Learning Hub

Explore our Library, Learning Zone, and I-Innovate Hub, where digital creativity and learning come to life. Access VR headsets, high-tech drones, green screens, podcasting equipment, interactive floor projectors, and more to build skills for the future.

Developing Skills for Your Future

Delivering a wide range of T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and part-time adult and professional courses, Castleford College provides an exceptional learning environment for students studying Childcare, Construction, Engineering, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care, Motor Vehicle and more.

As part of the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, the College also offers degree-level programmes in Engineering and Construction, enabling learners to progress from Level 1 through to Level 6 within these key sectors.

At Castleford College, learners benefit from:

Purpose-built engineering facilities and construction skills workshops, designed with input from industry professionals.
Real working environments, including Motor Vehicle workshops and our commercial Hair & Beauty salon, Elements.
Care and Early Years provision with valuable industry work placement opportunities.
Personalised support to develop English and maths skills.
A spacious refectory featuring a Starbucks coffee bar.

Perfectly Positioned for You

Castleford College is easily accessible, just off the M62 and a five-minute walk from Glasshoughton train station, with excellent transport links to Castleford, Pontefract, and Wakefield.

Travelling to Castleford College

Courses & Curriculum Areas

Discover the wide range of subjects you can study with us.

Automotive

As a nation we love our cars, the industry desperately needs qualified, highly skilled people.

Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies

Childcare is forecast to be one of the top five occupations in the UK.

Construction & Civil Engineering

Gain core skills and hands-on experience in our real-life working environments.

Engineering

Engineering courses with exceptional facilities and strong links with industry.

Foundation Learning

Our Foundation Learning Department enables students with SEND to progress onto positive outcomes.

Hair & Beauty

Develop your hair and beauty skills and train with real clients in our professional salon, Elements.

Health & Social Care

The Health & Social Care industry is the largest growing sector in the world, but there is a shortage of skilled staff within the industry.