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 2024 who have achieved outstanding results and progressed on to excellent apprenticeships, jobs and degrees.
The college celebrated a 99% pass rate with 92% vocational high grades in 2024.
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 to announce that Riverside College has once again been 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 £6 million in the development of a green technology building 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:
COMING SOON:
Green Energy Training and Skills Centre
NEW for 2024
Hydrogen Training Centre
Industry standard workshops, salons and training facilities including:
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:
- Scholars Training Restaurant
- Modern Computing and Digital Technology Suites with Esports Gaming Room
- Five state-of-the-art Engineering Workshops with Hydrogen and Green Energy Training Facilities
- Starbucks coffee shop
Industry standard workshops, salons and training facilities including:
- Five construction zones with indoor and outdoor training facilities
- A clinical practice ward and laboratory
- Modern training kitchens
- Vita Hair, Beauty and Nails Salons
- Media Makeup Studios
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.