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Wilberforce College has been a prominent establishment in the Hull community since 1988. We have grown year on year and currently serve around 1,350 students from East Hull, West Hull and the East Riding villages.
We offer all the specialisms of a sixth form college, delivering exclusively to 16-19 years olds, but have a broad curriculum that includes A Level, T Level, BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications. Our Level 3 Advanced qualifications are particularly successful and we continuously see our students progress to some of the best universities and careers.
The College’s support services are outstanding and complement students’ learning to ensure that they have the best chance of success and their experience with us extends beyond the classroom.
We continue to make significant investment in the College’s facilities, staff and students, ensuring that we remain the first choice for students, both now and in future years.
Colin Peaks
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A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE 🌟
This week we were busing welcoming hundreds more Year 10 students, this time from Malet Lambert, Winifred Holtby Academy, Kelvin Hall and Newland School for Girls! 🤩
Well done to all those that attended for getting involved in your sample sessions, we hope you enjoyed your day having a taste of Wilberforce and our vast array of A Level and Vocational course offerings. 🙌
It was fantastic meeting you all and we can’t wait to see you again in Year 11 to support your post-16 journey. Get ahead of the game and start researching courses that interest you on our website now! [🔗in bio]
#NextSteps #TasterDays #WilberforceForYourFuture
![A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE 🌟
This week we were busing welcoming hundreds more Year 10 students, this time from Malet Lambert, Winifred Holtby Academy, Kelvin Hall and Newland School for Girls! 🤩
Well done to all those that attended for getting involved in your sample sessions, we hope you enjoyed your day having a taste of Wilberforce and our vast array of A Level and Vocational course offerings. 🙌
It was fantastic meeting you all and we can’t wait to see you again in Year 11 to support your post-16 journey. Get ahead of the game and start researching courses that interest you on our website now! [🔗in bio]
#NextSteps #TasterDays #WilberforceForYourFuture](https://wilberforce.ac.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE 🌟
This week we were busing welcoming hundreds more Year 10 students, this time from Malet Lambert, Winifred Holtby Academy, Kelvin Hall and Newland School for Girls! 🤩
Well done to all those that attended for getting involved in your sample sessions, we hope you enjoyed your day having a taste of Wilberforce and our vast array of A Level and Vocational course offerings. 🙌
It was fantastic meeting you all and we can’t wait to see you again in Year 11 to support your post-16 journey. Get ahead of the game and start researching courses that interest you on our website now! [🔗in bio]
#NextSteps #TasterDays #WilberforceForYourFuture
IT’S LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO 🚥
Forget Silverstone, our eyes were on Blyton Park this week as our 2024 Green Power Car Team took to the track! Read the race report below! ⬇️
The @greenpowertrust challenge harnesses the excitement of motorsport and engineering to inspire young people to excel in #STEM as students design and engineer on campus in our designated workshop a single-seat IET Formula 24+ green-powered aerodynamic car.🔋
If this interests you, then choose it as your Upskilling option! 🙌
RACE REPORT // TUESDAY 9 JULY 2024:
Despite the weather conditions, with a 1 minute 44 seconds lap Colin (the chosen name for this year’s car) was the fastest on the track and after 10 minutes, driver Jacob Jackets led the pack in the F24+ Greenpower race! 🏎️
The team had set off in heavy rain and by the time of the race Jacob, Maksymilian, Josh, Konrad, Charlie, Alex, Jacob and Logan had spent four hours in the wet… but their spirits did not dampen and once the rain stopped and the track started to dry out, Team Wilberforce were flying round the track! A complete credit to their design and engineering work over the past year! 🌟
With performance at its peak, victory was in sight… however in a unanimous decision the team instead demonstrated their camaraderie and in the true essence of sport decided that it would only be fair to let all the second year drivers have a 10 minute turn and farewell in style to their college journey… as well as a very posh post-race picnic! 🤩
Five driver changes, a decision that would cost the race but give everyone a turn epitomises the teamwork, respect and friendship that the team has grown over the past year, well done to you all! 🌟
#WilberforceForYourSuccess #Engineering #OutstandingExperiences
IT’S LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO 🚥
Forget Silverstone, our eyes were on Blyton Park this week as our 2024 Green Power Car Team took to the track! Read the race report below! ⬇️
The @greenpowertrust challenge harnesses the excitement of motorsport and engineering to inspire young people to excel in #STEM as students design and engineer on campus in our designated workshop a single-seat IET Formula 24+ green-powered aerodynamic car.🔋
If this interests you, then choose it as your Upskilling option! 🙌
RACE REPORT // TUESDAY 9 JULY 2024:
Despite the weather conditions, with a 1 minute 44 seconds lap Colin (the chosen name for this year’s car) was the fastest on the track and after 10 minutes, driver Jacob Jackets led the pack in the F24+ Greenpower race! 🏎️
The team had set off in heavy rain and by the time of the race Jacob, Maksymilian, Josh, Konrad, Charlie, Alex, Jacob and Logan had spent four hours in the wet… but their spirits did not dampen and once the rain stopped and the track started to dry out, Team Wilberforce were flying round the track! A complete credit to their design and engineering work over the past year! 🌟
With performance at its peak, victory was in sight… however in a unanimous decision the team instead demonstrated their camaraderie and in the true essence of sport decided that it would only be fair to let all the second year drivers have a 10 minute turn and farewell in style to their college journey… as well as a very posh post-race picnic! 🤩
Five driver changes, a decision that would cost the race but give everyone a turn epitomises the teamwork, respect and friendship that the team has grown over the past year, well done to you all! 🌟
#WilberforceForYourSuccess #Engineering #OutstandingExperiences
IT’S COMING HOME 🏴
Come on @england 🙌
What a match! We’re so excited to watch them go out and make history on Sunday at the @euro2024 FINAL to bring football home! 🦁🦁🦁
#Euro2024 #EnglandFootball #ItsComingHome
IT’S COMING HOME 🏴
Come on @england 🙌
What a match! We’re so excited to watch them go out and make history on Sunday at the @euro2024 FINAL to bring football home! 🦁🦁🦁
#Euro2024 #EnglandFootball #ItsComingHome
RADIO STAR 📻
Recently award-winning journalist, host of the @bbchumberside Breakfast Show and Wilberforce Alumni @kofi_smiles visited the college and interviewed first year student Alex Darcy, who is one of the stars of our own @wilberforce_sfcradio to feature on BBC Radio Humberside! 🌟
Alex, who studies A Level English Literature, Media Studies and English Language is passionate about radio and his involvement in the Student Radio Upskilling Programme. This is just one of many different activities you can sign up to alongside your studies to enrich your skill set, meet more like-minded friends and make your future CV standout! What will you pick? 🤩
Listen to Alex’s fantastic interview in full here where he talks about the Radio Room, the Upskilling Programme and what to expect from his own Friday show “Off On A Tangent” including his famous “cheese-ometer” feature! 🧀🎶
#StudentRadio #CollegeEnrichment #BBCHumberside
RADIO STAR 📻
Recently award-winning journalist, host of the @bbchumberside Breakfast Show and Wilberforce Alumni @kofi_smiles visited the college and interviewed first year student Alex Darcy, who is one of the stars of our own @wilberforce_sfcradio to feature on BBC Radio Humberside! 🌟
Alex, who studies A Level English Literature, Media Studies and English Language is passionate about radio and his involvement in the Student Radio Upskilling Programme. This is just one of many different activities you can sign up to alongside your studies to enrich your skill set, meet more like-minded friends and make your future CV standout! What will you pick? 🤩
Listen to Alex’s fantastic interview in full here where he talks about the Radio Room, the Upskilling Programme and what to expect from his own Friday show “Off On A Tangent” including his famous “cheese-ometer” feature! 🧀🎶
#StudentRadio #CollegeEnrichment #BBCHumberside
A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE 🌟
Last week we welcomed hundreds of Year 10 students from Kingswood Academy, Withernsea High School and Archbishop Sentamu Academy to get a taste for college life and get stuck in sampling taster sessions of their choice from over 27 specially designed sample lessons that reflect our vast array of A Level and Vocational course offerings. 🤩
Well done to all those that attended, it was fantastic to meet you and we can’t wait to see you again in Year 11! Get ahead of the game and start researching courses that interest you on our website now! [🔗in bio]
Next week we look forward to welcoming even more Year 10 students from 4 more schools to take part in their Taster Days! 🙌
#NextSteps #TasterDays #WilberforceForYourFuture
A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE 🌟
Last week we welcomed hundreds of Year 10 students from Kingswood Academy, Withernsea High School and Archbishop Sentamu Academy to get a taste for college life and get stuck in sampling taster sessions of their choice from over 27 specially designed sample lessons that reflect our vast array of A Level and Vocational course offerings. 🤩
Well done to all those that attended, it was fantastic to meet you and we can’t wait to see you again in Year 11! Get ahead of the game and start researching courses that interest you on our website now! [🔗in bio]
Next week we look forward to welcoming even more Year 10 students from 4 more schools to take part in their Taster Days! 🙌
#NextSteps #TasterDays #WilberforceForYourFuture
EXPLORING CAMBRIDGE 🎓
A group of students on the University Excellence Programme travelled down to @cambridgeuniversity this week to attend the Undergraduate Open Day and stay over at the world renowned @kings.college 🤩
From soaking up the atmosphere of the beautiful campus and city to exploring what this prestigious university has to offer, the group had a fantastic experience giving them a real insight as they prepare their applications. 🌟
The programme offers tailored support and experiences for those students with ambitions to attend some of the most competitive universities and courses in the world following their college journey, whether that be #Oxbridge or or one of the #RussellGroup, including medicine, veterinary and dentistry pathways. Find out more by contacting enquiries@wilberforce.ac.uk 📧
#UniversityExcellence #Cambridge #AchievingExcellence
EXPLORING CAMBRIDGE 🎓
A group of students on the University Excellence Programme travelled down to @cambridgeuniversity this week to attend the Undergraduate Open Day and stay over at the world renowned @kings.college 🤩
From soaking up the atmosphere of the beautiful campus and city to exploring what this prestigious university has to offer, the group had a fantastic experience giving them a real insight as they prepare their applications. 🌟
The programme offers tailored support and experiences for those students with ambitions to attend some of the most competitive universities and courses in the world following their college journey, whether that be #Oxbridge or or one of the #RussellGroup, including medicine, veterinary and dentistry pathways. Find out more by contacting enquiries@wilberforce.ac.uk 📧
#UniversityExcellence #Cambridge #AchievingExcellence
1 MONTH TO GO 🎉
Did you know we are a main sponsor of @humberstreetsesh ? 🎶
We are proud to share this year’s line-up for our Youth Stage, many of whom are Wilberforce students past and present! 🪩
Our students get to be a part of this incredible event every year, not only showcasing their performances on stage, but also behind the scenes across different industry roles at the festival. ✨
If you are interested in a career in Music Performance & Production, then it’s not too late to apply. Find out more on our website and follow our college record label @ronnorecords 🌟
#HumberStreetSesh #HullMusic #WilberforceForYourFuture
1 MONTH TO GO 🎉
Did you know we are a main sponsor of @humberstreetsesh ? 🎶
We are proud to share this year’s line-up for our Youth Stage, many of whom are Wilberforce students past and present! 🪩
Our students get to be a part of this incredible event every year, not only showcasing their performances on stage, but also behind the scenes across different industry roles at the festival. ✨
If you are interested in a career in Music Performance & Production, then it’s not too late to apply. Find out more on our website and follow our college record label @ronnorecords 🌟
#HumberStreetSesh #HullMusic #WilberforceForYourFuture
WALES WEEK ⛰️
Last week our first year A Level Geographers made the trip to beautiful North Wales for the annual field trip exploring physical and human environments in preparation for their NEA projects next year. 🥾
As well as collecting necessary research and data, students tested a range of fieldwork techniques and general practical skills. 🧭
Working out in the field, often in challenging terrains and climates, is a crucial experience for anyone wanting to pursue a study or a career of a geographical nature. 🗺️
It’s not too late to apply to study A Level Geography, find out more on our website. Keep up with our Geographers (as well as their many mascots) over on @wilberforcegeography 🌎
#NorthWales #Geography #FieldWork #WilberforceForYourFuture
WALES WEEK ⛰️
Last week our first year A Level Geographers made the trip to beautiful North Wales for the annual field trip exploring physical and human environments in preparation for their NEA projects next year. 🥾
As well as collecting necessary research and data, students tested a range of fieldwork techniques and general practical skills. 🧭
Working out in the field, often in challenging terrains and climates, is a crucial experience for anyone wanting to pursue a study or a career of a geographical nature. 🗺️
It’s not too late to apply to study A Level Geography, find out more on our website. Keep up with our Geographers (as well as their many mascots) over on @wilberforcegeography 🌎
#NorthWales #Geography #FieldWork #WilberforceForYourFuture
LEAVERS’ FEST 2024 🎉
Yesterday we said goodbye in style to our final year students at Wilberforce with a festival of fun, food, friends and headline event of a Lip Sync Battle with some fierce contenders including Principal Colin as one half of the Gallagher brothers… 🤩
After some impressive choreography and crowd engagement, it was a close competition but the panel of judges deemed group “Can You Feel The Kenergy” the champions! 🎶
To all of our 2024 Leavers’… it has been a pleasure having you at Wilberforce and we will miss you, but cannot wait to see what your futures hold, good luck! 🌟
#LipSyncBattle #CollegeLeavers #YourFuturesAreCalling
LEAVERS’ FEST 2024 🎉
Yesterday we said goodbye in style to our final year students at Wilberforce with a festival of fun, food, friends and headline event of a Lip Sync Battle with some fierce contenders including Principal Colin as one half of the Gallagher brothers… 🤩
After some impressive choreography and crowd engagement, it was a close competition but the panel of judges deemed group “Can You Feel The Kenergy” the champions! 🎶
To all of our 2024 Leavers’… it has been a pleasure having you at Wilberforce and we will miss you, but cannot wait to see what your futures hold, good luck! 🌟
#LipSyncBattle #CollegeLeavers #YourFuturesAreCalling
W DAYS 2024 🌟
What a way to round off a fantastic couple of days! 🤩
The sun was out, the music was turned up and the smiles were all around at the W DAY TWO Festival! ☀️🎶🍦🍕
We have absolutely loved meeting all of our #FutureStudents and hope you have had a great time sampling your courses, meeting your teachers and creating new friends… we can’t wait until September now, can you!? 🎉
The best of luck with your GCSE results and look out for upcoming communications from us regarding your Enrolment appointment! 🙌
#WDAYS2024 #CollegeLife #WilberforceForYourFuture
W DAYS 2024 🌟
What a way to round off a fantastic couple of days! 🤩
The sun was out, the music was turned up and the smiles were all around at the W DAY TWO Festival! ☀️🎶🍦🍕
We have absolutely loved meeting all of our #FutureStudents and hope you have had a great time sampling your courses, meeting your teachers and creating new friends… we can’t wait until September now, can you!? 🎉
The best of luck with your GCSE results and look out for upcoming communications from us regarding your Enrolment appointment! 🙌
#WDAYS2024 #CollegeLife #WilberforceForYourFuture
W DAY TWO 📣
There are some important updates to the return bus journeys only on W DAY TWO: Thursday 27 June. 🚌
Please check the routes above which detail the new times of departure from the college on the second day.
There is also a bus route that will no longer be running. Any students getting the 81 will need to take the 111 bus and arrange the rest of the journey from Kingswood. See bus stops and routes here via the link under our bio. 🔗
We apologies for any inconveneince this may cause, but it is unfortuantely out of our hands. Any queries please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk 📧
#WDAYS2024 #BusRoutes #WilberforceForYourFuture
W DAY TWO 📣
There are some important updates to the return bus journeys only on W DAY TWO: Thursday 27 June. 🚌
Please check the routes above which detail the new times of departure from the college on the second day.
There is also a bus route that will no longer be running. Any students getting the 81 will need to take the 111 bus and arrange the rest of the journey from Kingswood. See bus stops and routes here via the link under our bio. 🔗
We apologies for any inconveneince this may cause, but it is unfortuantely out of our hands. Any queries please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk 📧
#WDAYS2024 #BusRoutes #WilberforceForYourFuture
FEMALE FOOTBALLERS, LISTEN UP 📣
On W DAY TWO #FutureStudents will have the chance to trial for our sports teams and academies in football, rugby and netball! ⚽️🏉🏐
Female footballers will have a trial and training session led by @northferribyfc own Leila Ives and Wilberforce Alumni Emily Taylor! If you are passionate about your game then make sure to sign up as your Upskilling choice, or there will be the opportunity to on W DAY ONE! 🌟
We can’t wait to welcome you this Wednesday and Thursday to familiarise yourself with the college and see what is in store for your future! 🎉
Don’t forget to sign up via your exclusive invitation! 🎟️ Any queries please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk
#Football #WDAYS2024 #WilberforceForYourFuture
FEMALE FOOTBALLERS, LISTEN UP 📣
On W DAY TWO #FutureStudents will have the chance to trial for our sports teams and academies in football, rugby and netball! ⚽️🏉🏐
Female footballers will have a trial and training session led by @northferribyfc own Leila Ives and Wilberforce Alumni Emily Taylor! If you are passionate about your game then make sure to sign up as your Upskilling choice, or there will be the opportunity to on W DAY ONE! 🌟
We can’t wait to welcome you this Wednesday and Thursday to familiarise yourself with the college and see what is in store for your future! 🎉
Don’t forget to sign up via your exclusive invitation! 🎟️ Any queries please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk
#Football #WDAYS2024 #WilberforceForYourFuture
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Sammi Iverson
PAST BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS & GEOGRAPHY STUDENT
Sammi, formerly of Withernsea High School, has gone onto achieve great success pursuing her ambition of a career within the scientific industry. After studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography with Wilberforce, Sammi continued her educational journey at the University of Hull studying for a degree in Biomedical Science – much to the joy of her former Biology teacher Martin who she is still fondly remembered by! Sammi’s positive outlook and cheery demeanour as a Wilberforce student was equal to her hard work and commitment to her studies, so it is no surprise she committed herself to completing her doctorate in Medical Microbiology at Hull York Medical School. Using this impressive track record of excellence in research, she secured an R&D post at Reckitt, quickly transferring to her current role as a medical writer for Reckitt’s Global Affairs Division, seeing her travel the world using her passion for science communication and expertise to advise and educate consumers and fellow researchers in this global medical giant. Sammi has shone brightly since her days at Wilberforce and we are so proud of her achievements which we were delighted to celebrate during our recent Achievement Awards Evening.
WHY CHOOSE WILBERFORCE?
OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES | OUTSTANDING PROGRESSION | OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES
We help students secure job offers with major employers and places at prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Hull, Leeds and York.
Our spacious university style campus offers fully equipped classrooms with use of the latest technology.
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