Coming to college is about far more than simply studying for qualifications. It’s a fresh start. A new beginning. A chance to develop and show the world the real you.
Find out what makes us one of the leading colleges in the country, from our high achievement rates to our rating of ‘Good’ with outstanding features by Ofsted.
We are passionate about treating each student as an individual and will work with you to make sure you receive the right level of support at college.
We help students with additional needs, learning difficulties and disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, AD(H)D, hearing and visual impairments, physical and medical conditions, careers advice, mental health and wellbeing.
A new environment means new experiences, creating opportunities to make new friends and learn new skills.
Our dedicated enrichment team will ensure your student experience will last a lifetime while joining our Student Union will give you an action-packed social life.
We are proud of the significant investments we have made at all three of our campuses in recent years, so that students in Northamptonshire can continue their education in state-of-the-art facilities.
As a college, we are aware of the impact we have on the environment and encourage staff and students to continuously consider how we can do our part to create a sustainable future.
While the transition to college can be exciting, we know it can be overwhelming too.
The support and encouragement of parents and carers is key to student success, so we want you to be involved in your son/daughter’s education right from the start.
As the leading college in the region, we respond to the needs of local employers and work in partnership with stakeholders to meet the requirements of the local skills agenda.
Our mission is to transform the lives of our students by providing an outstanding educational experience.
We get students interested in and excited about what they are learning, help them to achieve their must-have qualifications and ultimately, make their dream careers a reality.
Inspectors impressed as Northampton College rated good' in Ofsted inspection
Inspectors impressed as Northampton College rated good' in Ofsted inspection
Northampton College's place as the leading college in the region has been cemented, with Ofsted officially rating the college as good' with outstanding features. The positive inspection result recognises the College's ongoing improvement which enables our students to gain high quality skills and progress rapidly in their learning.
Hear from our students
Skyelynda
T Level Health (Adult Nursing)
I decided to do a T Level course because it provides me with everything I need to become a nurse and includes an industry placement, so I can gain healthcare experience. The facilities at college are amazing, including resources used in real clinical settings and responsive mannequins so we can put our skills into practice. College has given me the core components I need to succeed in nursing, and has helped me improve my people skills so I'm ready for future patients.
Adam
Business Administration Apprentice
I really enjoyed working at The Frank Bruno Foundation as a Business Administration apprentice, and I definitely grew in confidence during my time there. In my role, I was responsible for lots of different things, mainly dealing with numbers, statistics and figures. I'm particularly proud that I was awarded 'Best Apprentice' at the College's Booth Lane Awards Ceremony. I have now completed my apprenticeship, having passed my end point assessment with a distinction, and secured employment at Network Rail.
Lily
Health and Social Care
I loved my Health and Social Care course and the opportunities it has given me. In particular, I really enjoyed my work experience placement at Northampton General Hospital, where I got to see each department first-hand, as this really helped me to decide which area to specialise in for my career. After completing my course, I was able to secure a physiotherapy assistant job as well as a place at The University of Leicester to study physiotherapy.
Northampton College's place as the leading college in the region has been cemented, with Ofsted officially rating the college as good' with outstanding features. The positive inspection result recognises the College's ongoing improvement which enables our students to gain high quality skills and progress rapidly in their learning.
