Students to be proud of
Every year our students progress to a wide variety of universities, degrees, apprenticeships and exciting careers. With students achieving a 100% pass rate, 93% high grades and 43% triple distinction star grades, plus all of the exceptional opportunities to develop a wide range of skills and experience, our students really do stand out from the crowds. Here are a few examples of student progression:
Kelsey Horn
Previous School: Halewood Academy
Course: Level 3 Professional Theatre and Media Makeup
Progression: Bolton University SFX Makeup for TV and Film
“The media makeup course is amazing and has given me the opportunity to learn and showcase the things I love to do.”
Tom Knez
Previous School: Wade Deacon High School
Course: Level 2 Brickwork
Progression: D.C.E Joinery and Building Specialists
“I have learnt and developed lots of new skills during my time at Riverside College”
Ellie Peters
Previous School: Helsby High School
Course: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Progression: Edge Hill University, Midwifery
“The tutors and my course have been great, I will have lots of great memories from my time at Riverside College.”
Daniel Roberts
Previous School: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College
Course: Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, Multimedia Computing and Security
Progression: Liverpool John Moores University, Computer Science
“The teaching staff at Riverside College have been brilliant and they offered the course I wanted, it is close to home and easy to get to.”
Katie Piggott
Previous School: St Chad’s Catholic & Church of England High School
Course: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Progression: Birmingham City University, Child Nursing
“Riverside College is easy to get to, has good teachers and a variety of courses.”
Natalie Mercer
Previous School: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College
Course: Level 3 Beauty
Progression: Park Royal Spa and Health Club, Beauty Therapist
“The tutors are great at Riverside College and offer lots of support. I chose Riverside because the beauty department is really good and the challenge is easy to get to.”
Emma Littler
Previous School: St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School
Course: Level 3 Professional Theatrical and Media Makeup
Progression: Harvey Nichols, Anastasia Beverley Hills, Makeup Artist
“The tutors help and support throughout my course was amazing especially during the preparation for the finals of the WorldSkills competition.”
Lloyd Hughes
Previous School: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College
Course: Level 3 Engineering
Progression: Engineering Apprenticeship with Warrington Fabrication Ltd
“The College is local and easy to get to. I have also had the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship during my time on a full time Engineering course.”
| Name | College Course | Where Are They Now |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Barrett | Level 2 Brickwork | Brickwork Apprentice with Bloor Homes |
| Lewis Beswick | Level 3 Professional Cookery | Georges Great British Kitchen, Liverpool |
| Cerys Burns | Level 3 Engineering | Engineering Apprenticeship with AV Controls |
| Toni Cain | Level 3 Theatrical Media Makeup | Bolton University, Special Effects Makeup for TV and Film |
| Jack Chesterman | Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT | University of Liverpool, Computer Science |
| Cameron Clark | Level 3 Extended Diploma in Multimedia Computing and Security | Liverpool John Moores University, Games Design |
| Ian Davies | Level 3 Extended Diploma in Multimedia Computing and Security | Liverpool John Moores University,Software Engineering |
| Rachel Graves | Level 3 Hairdressing | Mirror Image Salon, Stylist |
| Kieran Halford | Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT | University of Liverpool, Computer Science |
| Kaitlyn Hayes | Level 3 Health and Social Care | Edge Hill University, Adult Nursing |
| Adam Hodgson | Level 2 Engineering | Engineering Apprenticeship with JET Engineering Ltd |
| Mackai Jones | Level 2 Engineering | Engineering Apprenticeship with Shearfab Ltd |
| Melissa Jones | Level 3 Childcare and Education | Muddy Footprints Nursery, Nursey Assistant |
| Charlotte Kenny | Level 3 Professional Cookery | Liverpool Edge Hill University, Teaching and Catering Studies |
| Lauren Loney | Level 3 Professional Nail Services | Nailista, Nail Technician |
| Isla Maclean | Level 3 Professional Cookery | Studying Advanced Level Pastry |
| Natalie Mercer | Level 3 Beauty | The Park Royal Spa, Beauty Therapist |
| Jack Morrison | Level 2 Engineering | Engineering Apprenticeship with Warrington Fabrication Ltd |
| Olivia Reed | Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development | Liverpool John Moores University, Primary Education with QTS |
| Tatam Reynolds | Level 3 Beauty | The Park Royal Spa, Beauty Therapist |
| Lee Smith | Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT | Liverpool John Moores University, Computer Forensics |
| Jack Summers | Level 2 Engineering | Engineering Apprenticeship with Warrington Fabrication Ltd |
| Rebecca Thow | Level 3 Beauty | The House Beauty Spa, Liverpool, Beauty Therapist |
| Anne Marie Walsh | Level 3 Beauty | Harmony Beauty Salon, Beauty Therapist |
| Keeley Whittaker | Level 2 Business | Business Administration Apprenticeship with the Halton Chamber of Commerce |
| Molly Wooldridge | Level 3 Theatrical Media Makeup | University of Central Manchester, Foundation Degree Fashion and Photographic Makeup |
| Kyle Young | Level 3 Engineering | Engineering Apprenticeship with Forwessun |