- Ofsted We're rated 'Good' and 'Strong' by Oftsed
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been praised by Ofsted for its ‘Strong’ contribution to meeting regional and national skills needs, with the Group receiving a ‘Good’ grade for every aspect and overall.16 Ofsted inspectors carried out a full inspection of the Group’s three Colleges – Castleford College, Selby College and Wakefield College. The Group received the highest grade of ‘Strong’ for its efforts in developing a responsive curriculum which addresses skills gaps in the local, regional and national economy.
Following consultation with local employers and civic and education partners of the Group, Ofsted praised the Group for the highly effective relationships it has built with a variety of stakeholders - enabling it to have an excellent understanding of skills needs across a wide range of industries.
The Group was rated ‘Good’ across all four provision types and all four key judgements, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes of students, effectiveness of leadership and management and personal development.
- Achievement Rates
The Class of 2025 has delivered another strong set of results, with many students securing places at top Russell Group universities - including the University of Oxford, the University of Leeds, the University of Newcastle and more — whilst others are stepping into promising careers across a range of industries.
At Wakefield College, every student passed their T Level programmes in Business & Management, Construction, Education & Early Years, Engineering, and Health - a 100% pass rate and a fantastic achievement.
Selby College’s A Level students achieved an outstanding 99% pass rate, with 12 of its 14 courses securing a perfect 100%. More than a third of students (32%) earned high grades (A*/A/B).
Wakefield College’s A Level programmes recorded an excellent 98% pass rate, with 15 of 18 subjects achieving a flawless 100%. Notably, English Literature maintained its perfect pass rate for the 20th consecutive year.
- National Student Survey
The University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is celebrating a strong performance in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), with results showing it has outperformed the national higher education sector average in key areas.
The University Centre recorded significant progress across teaching quality, learning opportunities, academic support and assessments – exceeding national benchmarks across a range of areas.
Over 94% of students stated they were satisfied with the academic support they received, surpassing the sector benchmark of 89%.
More than 90% of students also reported they were happy with the teaching on their course, with many highlighting how their studies helped them build essential knowledge and skills for the future.
Results & Achievements
