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With a broad and exciting curriculum spanning across a variety of academic, vocational and technical programmes, all of which align with the future jobs market. Click below for a full list of our courses.
Subjects & Courses As a prospective student, find out about what to expect during your next steps and discover guidance along the way as you start your post-16 journey!
Applicant Journey Support services at Wilberforce Sixth Form College are outstanding. We work collaboratively with curriculum staff to ensure that barriers to learning are removed, and that students have the best chance of success.
Outstanding Support We have routes across Hull and the East Riding to ensure students have an easy and accessible route to and from the college, click to find the best route for you.
Travelling to College Wilberforce College is committed to ensuring students receive the best careers guidance whatever their chosen pathway. As well as programmes in place to help students make successful applications for University, Apprenticeships and Employment.
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Colin Peaks, Principal, Wilberforce Sixth Form College
A word from our Principal, Colin
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, UAL 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
Principal
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20/11/25 WEATHER UPDATE⚠️
The College Day will finish at 12pm, with all timetabled sessions during the afternoon cancelled to ensure that everyone can travel home safely ahead of busier traffic and further bad weather later today. Register marks will be amended accordingly.
We have organised for the Ellie Rose buses - routes W1 and W2 to collect students for their return journey at 12.30pm prompt. Students using all other College bus routes (Stagecoach) will need to use the public transport available if leaving early as they are unable to rearrange their services.
If you need to remain in the College until the end of the day, then the normal pick-up times still apply, with the exception of the W1 and W2 routes. The College will remain open until the end of the day for those that cannot facilitate leaving earlier and arrangements have been made for students to continue work.
Lunch will be still be served from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Any queries please contact Reception by phoning 01482 711688 or email enquiries@wilberforce.ac.uk
SNOW PLACE LIKE WILBERFORCE!☃️
Even with the snowy weather, our students are brrrrrrilliantly getting into the seasonal spirit! Take extra care on your travels today and around campus, stay safe! ❄️
Current students please check your Teams for important ongoing updates, especially regarding Mock Exams and Bus Routes.
Any queries please contact Reception by phoning 01482 711688 or email enquiries@wilberforce.ac.uk ⚠️
#SnowPlaceLikeWilberforce #YourFutureYourChoice
FROM CANVAS TO GALLERY WALLS 🎨
Hard work, creativity, and courage has paid off for the incredibly talented Gemma Halliday, whose artwork has been accepted into the @ferensartgallery Open Art Exhibition.
Former Winifred Holtby student Gemma, is taking a huge step by sharing her work publicly for the very first time, and already making her mark in the art world! 🙌
Want to hear more about Gemma’s journey? Read the full story now on our website. Link in bio 🔗
#YourFutureYourChoice #WilberforceArtAndDesign #FerensArtGallery
CALLING ALL YEAR 11s! 📣
If you want to find out more about your next steps after finishing school, then come along to our upcoming Future Student Event on Tuesday 2 December 4:30-7:00pm! 🌟
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
🗨Ask questions about specific courses
⚙Discover your potential career pathway
🗺Explore our industry standard facilities
☕Indulge at the Christmas hot chocolate station
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! 🔗 Link in bio
#FutureStudentEvent #CollegeLife #YourFutureYourChoice #OpenEvent
CURIOUS?
Attending our upcoming Future Student Event 15 November 9:30am - 12:30pm?
Here are a few questions which we think you should find out when visiting.
From inspiring teachers to incredible facilities, our Future Student Event is your chance to explore it all.
#FutureStudentEvent #YourFutureStartsHere #YourFutureYourChoice
BONGO BUZZ 🎉
Wilberforce are you ready for your Lunchtime Bingo Bash, where quizzes meet chaos and lunch gets Loud! 📣
Expect booming beats, fast-paced number calling, wacky challenges, and a whole lot of fun and prizes to be won! 🏆
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready to shout BINGO!
📅 Friday 28 November | ⏰ 12–1pm | 📍 Lawrence Theatre
To register your place, head to the student Teams channel.
Tickets are going fast and spaces are limited so book your spot and join the madness!
#BongoBuzz #WilberforceWednesdays #CollegeLife
LEST WE FORGET
Yesterday, our staff and students gathered in the Atrium to honour those who served.
Before the two minute silence, we were moved by original music composed by our Music aproduction students, pieces they created as part of their coursework, making this Rememberance Day even more meaningful.
A moment of silence, reflection and gratitude.
We will remember them 🌹
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM 🌅
Today on Armistice Day we join the nation to pause for a two-minute silence to pay our respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present.
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
"When you go home, tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow, we gave our today."
TEXTILE TALENT 🧵
Our first-year Textiles students have been getting creative with needle felting.
Testing with different textures and designs they have brought their creative ideas to life. 💡
Want to explore your own artistic potential?
Join us at our Future Student Event on 15 November, 9:30am–12:30pm
Click the events link in our bio to book your place today!🔗
#YourFutureYourChoice #OpenEvent #OutstandingProgression
DARE TO DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE?
Our Future Student Event is just around the corner!
Join us on Saturday 15 November, 9:30am – 12:30pm and explore everything Wilberforce has to offer.
✨ What’s waiting for you?
🏫 Tour our campus and see our industry-standard facilities
👩🏫 Meet the teachers who’ll guide your journey
💬 Chat with current students about college life
🎯 Find the course that matches your goals and ambitions
Your future starts today, book your place now using the link in our bio.
#FutureStudentEvent #CollegeLife #YourFutureYourChoice #OpenEvent
PROMOTE INDEPENDANCE 😊
Our Health & Social Care students started their half term by learning how to support and empower individuals with impairments or disabilities. 🦻
They were tasked with creative Christmas cards taking turns to experience what it’s like to have a visual impairment or limited mobility, while others acted as the “activity coordinator.” 🦯
Ready to take part in workshops like these?
Join us at our Future Student Event on 15 November, 9:30am–12:30pm 👉 Book your place via the link in our bio.
#HealthAndSocialCare #OutstandingProgression #YourFutureYourChoice
MOVEMBER 🧔
This month at Wilberforce we stand in support of @movember by raising awareness.
Whether it`s starting a conversation or showing support by growing a moustache. We believe every small act makes a big difference.
We’re proud to support a movement which encourages everyone to speak up and support one another. 💬 #Movember #mentalhealth #menshealth @gentlemansride
Wilberforce Alumni
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.
