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.

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 1^st March 2022. The Group now serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its campuses in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.

Merger Proposal Consultation Feedback

16 December 2021

Merger Consultation Document

19 October 2021

Latest Corporate News

Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Principal and Chief Executive of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Sam Wright and Andrew McConnell Chair of Governors

Yvette Cooper Officially Opens New Construction Building at Castleford College

Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, officially opened the College’s new state-of-the-art construction facility.

Corporate

1 May 2026

Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive

Group Secures Number One Spot in FE College Achievement Rates in the Region

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has ranked first in Yorkshire & the Humber for student achievement amongst General Further Education Colleges, also securing fifth place nationally.

CorporatePeer Recognition

23 April 2026

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