Welcome to Riverside College

A Centre of Vocational Excellence

As a student at Riverside College you will be at the centre of everything we do. We want you to reach your full potential, whilst also enjoying an inclusive and supportive college community where you can thrive.

We are exceptionally proud of the class of 2026 who have achieved outstanding results and progressed on to excellent apprenticeships, jobs and degrees.

The college celebrated a 99% Vocational Pass Rate and a 100% T Level High Grades in 2026.

These results demonstrate that the college consistently performs well above national averages, meaning the college provides some of the best education in the country.

Building on our Outstanding Ofsted rating in March 2020, we are thrilled that Riverside College was once again awarded an Ofsted Outstanding rating following a routine inspection in June 2024. This remarkable achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and the dedication of our entire college community. You can read more here.

We continue to make significant investments in our facilities, the latest being a full refurbishment of our Vita training salons and the development of a Green Skills Centre to provide courses to meet future jobs.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to ensure you develop skills using the latest technology and equipment essential for the job market of today and the future, these include:

• Green Skills Centre
• Hydrogen Training Centre
• Vita Salons
• Scholars Restaurant & modern training kitchens
• Modern Computing and Digital Technology Suites with Esports Gaming Room
• Engineering & Construction Skills Centre
• Motor Vehicle & Motorsport Workshops
• A clinical practice ward and laboratory
• Starbucks coffee shop

We are extremely proud of the service we provide to our community and we look forward to making you welcome at the college in September.