There are so many reasons to choose Riverside College. Here are a few important reasons why we think that you should make Riverside College your number one choice.
We are OFSTED OUTSTANDING
In 2024, the College has been given the highest possible rating by Ofsted who have judged the college to be OUTSTANDING.
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Top Results 2024:
- 99% Pass Rate
- 92% Vocational High Grades
Industry Standard Facilities
- NEW Green Engery Training facilities including The Hydrogen Training Centre
- Clinical Practice Ward and Early Years Room
- Modern Engineering, Welding and Motor Vehicle Workshops
- VITA, Hair, Beauty and Nail Salons
- Indusrty standard kitchens and scholars Training Restaurant
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Bus Pass
Transport: 21 heavily subsidised, dedicated and direct college buses from across the area including:
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Warrington
- St Helens
- Knowsley
- Huyton
- Liverpool
- Helsby
- Frodsham
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Exclusive Links with Industry:
We have links with high profile employers including: Signature Living, Liverpool Football Club Dining, Chester Races, The Park Royal Hotel and Spa, Lime Pictures (makers of Hollyoaks), Urban Decay, The Makeup Store, Steiner Spas, Scottish Power, Howdens, Bell Group, Bloor Group, Virador, Glen Dimplex, BAC Mono, the NHS and Merseyside Police, Evolve, Halton Housing Trust, Plus Dane Housing.
Centres of Excellence in:
- Hair, Beauty, Media Makeup and Nails
- Catering and Hospitality
Opportunities to compete at a national level:
Our students represent the college nationally and showcase their vocational skills in competitions such as:
- WorldSkills UK: Beauty, Nails and Makeup
- SkillBuild UK: Construction
- WorldSkills UK: Care
- Springboard FutureChef
Opportunities:
Excellent support to help our students reach their full personal and academic potential and progress on to employment, apprenticeships and higher education.
Student Support:
Excellent support to help our students reach their full personal and academic potential
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Student Services
We have an experienced health and wellbeing team. Welfare is their priority and they can support you with any personal difficulties or obstacles you may encounter during your time at college.
Our Student Services team can also help you with:
- Career decisions and higher education routes including UCAS applications
- Job vacancies and employment opportunities
- Managing your finances and financial assistance
- Individual support if you have any personal difficulties
Extensive Enrichment Programme
Get involved, make new friends and learn new skills
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