Chesterfield College is a highly successful and vibrant College based in North Derbyshire with excellent pass rates and high student success levels.
Our location is key to our success in attracting students from north and south Derbyshire, Buxton, Derby, South Yorkshire and Sheffield. Our free College buses make Chesterfield College a highly accessible and affordable choice for over 8,000 full, part time or HE students every year.
We have over 700 courses to choose from catering for a wide range of learners including foundation courses, A Levels, Apprenticeships, vocational (work related) and professional qualifications, diplomas and degrees. Many of our students go on to University, further study or straight in to work
At the core of what we do is making our students as employable as possible, providing them with life and work skills to get into work and achieve life fulfilment hence our mission statement. Equipping you with the skills and knowledge for progression and employment.
The choice of a secondary school is an important one for you and your child. As parents we want our children to do well, be safe, healthy and happy throughout their secondary school years. We firmly believe that students achieve their best when they are safe, secure and given individual care and attention.
Our well qualified teachers and support staff work together with students and parents to create a formidable team with one common goal - the best possible success for every child.
We passionately believe in building strong partnerships between parents and organisations in the interests of our students’ well being and learning at school. We are committed to involving parents in all decisions that affect their child's education and learning. We recognise that parents play a vital role in supporting the active development of our students as independent learners and members of the school and wider community.
To understand and appreciate what is outstanding and unique about the school, we would suggest that you contact us and make an appointment to visit. There is a tangible ‘energy’ about the place that is appealing and motivating!