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Welcome to the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group serves the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from its colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield. As a new, combined institution, the Group was formed following the merger of Selby College and Wakefield College on 1st March 2022.

Across its three Colleges, the Group serves nearly 10,000 students including full-time, Higher Education and Apprentices. With a combined turnover of £36 million, the Group currently employs more than 930 teaching and support staff.

Three Colleges across the Castleford, Selby and Wakefield Districts.

10,000+

...students taught in 2024-25.

‘Good’

...rated as ‘Good’ and ‘Strong’ for skills by Ofsted in 2023.

99%

...overall A Level pass rate in 2025 for Selby College.

98%

...overall A Level pass rate in 2025 for Wakefield College.

94%

...HE students positive about teaching and support in 2025.

5,000+

...vocational qualifications achieved in 2025.

96%

...HE students were in employment 6 months after graduating.

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group — Castleford, Selby and Wakefield Colleges