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Student with ITV presenter and nurse

Former College student named finalist for Pride of Britain award with fundraising project

Former student has been named the Regional ITV Calendar North Fundraiser of the Year for the Pride of Britain Awards.

Student Success
14 October 2025
Students celebrating their results

Top marks for Castleford College and Wakefield College with perfect T Level results and outstanding A Level scores

Castleford College and Wakefield College are celebrating exceptional results, achieving a 100% pass rate across its T Level programmes and an impressive 98% pass rate for A Levels.

Student SuccessSchool Leavers
25 August 2025
Group of sports students with their awards

Selby College students celebrate the end of the year with award ceremonies

Selby College marked the end of the academic year with a number of award ceremonies, celebrating its students’ achievements.

Student Success
24 July 2025
our adult students from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were recently commended at the West Yorkshire Adult Learner Awards

Wakefield College adult learners triumph at West Yorkshire Awards

our adult students from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were recently commended at the West Yorkshire Adult Learner Awards.

Student Success
9 July 2025
Students and staff at Skillsweld

Next-gen welders shine at SkillWeld 2025 National Qualifiers

Fabrication & Welding apprentices from Castleford College demonstrated their technical talent during the SkillWeld 2025 National Qualifiers.

Engineering Student Success
1 July 2025

Selby College students secure offers at the University of Oxford

Two Sixth Form students from Selby College have been offered places at one of the UK’s top universities, the University of Oxford.

Maths & Science A LevelsStudent Success
10 March 2025
The Bloke Int' Boot film poster

Former Media student wins award at Dead Northern's Horror Film Festival

Writer, Director and one of Wakefield College’s former Creative Media students, Taylor Caddick, received the ‘Fresh Meat’ award at Dead Northern’s Horror Film Festival in York for his short film, ‘The Bloke in the Boot’.

Film, Media & Television Student Success
20 December 2024
FE Award Winner with her certificate

Group celebrates students’ accomplishments at Annual Awards Ceremony

The hard work and achievements of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s students were recognised as part of its Annual Student Awards Ceremony.

Student Success
16 December 2024
Student with Apprentice of the Year Award

Apprentice wins local business award

Recognising his hard work and determination, Hospitality & Catering apprentice at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Mark Curran, was presented with the Apprentice of the Year accolade at the Wakefield Business Awards 2024.

ApprenticeshipsStudent Success
11 December 2024
Student at Young Builder of the Year Awards

Student commended at Youthbuild UK Young Builder of the Year Awards 2024

ConstructionEngineering Student Success
22 November 2024
Graduates in cap and gowns

Graduates’ success celebrated at Wakefield College’s University Centre graduation

The academic achievements of more than 270 University Centre graduates were acknowledged as part of a prestigious Graduation Ceremony at Wakefield Cathedral, on Wednesday 7th November 2024.

Student SuccessUniversity CentreGraduation DayStudent Experience
8 November 2024