# Welcome - Study with us! | Warrington & Vale Royal College > Warrington & Vale Royal College, based in Cheshire, provides a wide variety of technical courses for school leavers and adults. ## About Us [About Us](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us) > Founded in 2017 as part of a merger between Warrington Collegiate and Mid Cheshire College, Warrington & Vale Royal College is a large, successful college. ## Leadership Team [Leadership Team](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-team) > Leadership Team at Warrington & Vale Royal College, comprising of the Executive Leadership Team. ## Sustainability [Sustainability](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/sustainability) > Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College. We are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable... ## Governance [Governance](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/governance) > The governance of Warrington & Vale Royal College is carried out by a Governing Body, comprised of highly experienced individuals. ## Community Partnership [Community Partnership](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/community-partnership) ## School Engagement [School Engagement](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/school-engagement) ## Equality, Diversity & Inclusion [Equality, Diversity & Inclusion](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/equality-diversity) ## Campus & Facilities [Campus & Facilities](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities) > Warrington & Vale Royal College is extremely proud of its vibrant campuses and state-of the art facilities. ## Warrington campus [Warrington campus](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/warrington-campus) > Our purpose-built Warrington campus has a vibrant, university feel. Across six main buildings, the campus offers excellent, modern facilities designed to give students everything they need for an outstanding college experience. ## Winsford campus [Winsford campus](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/winsford-campus) > Discover adult courses in Winsford at our campus on Weaver Street. ## Buckley's Restaurant [Buckley's Restaurant](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/buckleys-restaurant) ## College Life [College Life](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life) > College life at Warrington & Vale Royal College is about much more than just studying, it’s about meeting new people and making new friends. ## Academic Calendar [Academic Calendar](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/academic-calendar) ## Alumni [Alumni](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/alumni-network) ## Tutorials [Tutorials](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/tutorials) ## Financial Support [Financial Support](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support) ## Help with Careers [Help with Careers](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/careers-advice) ## Learner Services [Learner Services](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learner-services) ## Learning Support [Learning Support](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support) ## Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support [Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/health-welfare-support) ## Transport to College [Transport to College](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/transport-to-college) ## Enrichment [Enrichment](https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/enrichment) ## Events & News [Events & News](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news) ## Events & Term Dates [Events & Term Dates](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/events) ## News [News](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/news) ## Campus Tours [Campus Tours](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/campustours) ## College Experience Evening [College Experience Evening](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/cee) ## Parents & Carers [Parents & Carers](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers) ## Academic Calendar [Academic Calendar](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers/academic-calendar) ## Events [Events](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers/events) ## Learning Support [Learning Support](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers/learning-support) ## Reporting an Absence [Reporting an Absence](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers/reporting-an-absence) ## Supporting your child with career planning [Supporting your child with career planning](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers/careers-education-programme) ## Transport to College [Transport to College](https://wvr.ac.uk/parents-carers/transport-to-college) ## Contact Us [Contact Us](https://wvr.ac.uk/contact-us) > View our contact details for general enquiries, learner services or complete a form and a member of our team will get back to you. ## Applicant Log In [Applicant Log In](https://apply.wvr.ac.uk/) ## 16-18 Year Olds [16-18 Year Olds](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18) > Are you thinking about your post 16 education? We have over 200 courses to choose from, including vocational, apprenticeships and T Levels. ## Technical [Technical](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/technical) > Technical courses (BTECs) are a great way of gaining a qualification if you prefer a practical, hands-on approach to learning. ## T Levels [T Levels](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/tlevels) > We offer a range of T Level courses for 16-18 year olds. T Levels provide education suited to students who know the industry they want a career in. ## Apprenticeships [Apprenticeships](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/apprenticeships) > Apprenticeships in Warrington are great for 16-18 year olds, ranging from trade apprenticeships to hairdressing, customer service or even healthcare. ## Higher Education [Higher Education](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/higher-education) > Looking for higher education courses after your Level 3 qualification? Explore the range of higher education courses in Warrington here. ## Adults [Adults](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults) > Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a wide range of part-time, full-time, professional, higher technical, & community learning courses for adults. ## Full-time [Full-time](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/full-time) > We have a wide range of full-time adult courses available designed to help you retrain and upskill. Learn at the Warrington or Winsford campus. ## Part-time [Part-time](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/part-time) > Our wide range of part-time adult courses are perfect for those looking to retrain & upskill around their current commitments. Warrington or Winsford. ## Higher Education [Higher Education](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/higher-education) > Looking for higher education courses following your Level 3 course? Explore the range of higher education courses in Warrington here. ## Apprenticeships [Apprenticeships](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/apprenticeships) > Our apprenticeships for adults range from trade to accounting, health & social care to professional and HR, for both Warrington and Winsford campus. ## Community Learning [Community Learning](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/community-learning) > We offer a huge variety of adult community learning courses such as sign language, creative writing, Spanish and floristry. Warrington or Winsford. ## Adult Course Guide [Adult Course Guide](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/adult-guide) > Browse adult courses starting all year in our Adult Course Guide. Enrol now! ## Higher Technical & Professional Prospectus - 2026/27 [Higher Technical & Professional Prospectus - 2026/27](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/higher-technical-professional-prospectus) ## Professional Courses [Professional Courses](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/professional-courses) > Looking to earn accredited business qualifications or build your accountancy skills? Discover Warrington & Vale Royal College’s wide selection of professional courses designed to help you succeed. ## Frequently Asked Questions [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/frequently-asked-questions) ## View all Courses [View all Courses](https://wvr.ac.uk/study) > At Warrington & Vale Royal College we have a wide range of courses for school leavers and adults. Search for a course to find out more and apply. ## Search by Career [Search by Career](https://wvr.ac.uk/study/career-search) ## Subject Areas [Subject Areas](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas) > At Warrington & Vale Royal College, we have a wide range of subject areas for school leavers to choose from. ## Access to HE [Access to HE](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/access-to-he) > Prepare for university with Access to HE courses taught by expert tutors at our modern campuses. Gain skills & qualifications to apply to university. ## Accountancy [Accountancy](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/accountancy) > Get into accounting with one of our accountancy or bookkeeping courses and gain a professionally recognised and highly respected AAT qualification. ## Art & Design, Fashion & Creative Crafts [Art & Design, Fashion & Creative Crafts](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/art-design-fashion-creative-crafts) > Our art & design, fashion & creative craft courses are perfect for highly creative individuals who have a real passion for the arts. ## Business & Professional [Business & Professional](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/business-professional) > Our business & professional courses are designed to equip you with valuable skills and prepare you for a successful future career in business. ## Construction & Construction Trades [Construction & Construction Trades](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/construction-construction-trades) > Our construction courses are perfectly suited to those who enjoy being hands-on and can see themselves pursuing a very active, practical career. ## Counselling [Counselling](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/counselling) > Come and study with us! Our accredited counselling courses and diplomas for adults will prepare you for a successful career as a counsellor. ## Digital [Digital](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/digital) > Join the fast-evolving field of the digital sector and study with us. ## Early Years [Early Years](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/early-years) > We have a range of school leaver and adult childcare courses, suitable for those who are seeking employment in an early years or educational setting. ## Education & Training [Education & Training](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/education-training) > Prepare to work within a teaching setting with our education & training courses. Our accredited courses range from level 2 to level 5. ## Engineering [Engineering](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/engineering) > Engineering courses for adults and school leavers. We also offer apprenticeships in engineering. ## English & Maths [English & Maths](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/english-maths) > If you’re an adult looking to retake your maths and English GCSEs, or to boost your confidence, our English and maths courses are a great start. ## ESOL [ESOL](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/esol) >Learn English with us and study one of our ESOL courses. Covering several levels, from beginners up to GCSE-equivalent level. ## Foundation Learning [Foundation Learning](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/foundation-learning) > Foundation learning courses allow students to learn at college in a supported environment and prepare them to move onto their next step. ## Graphics, Games Design & Media [Graphics, Games Design & Media](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/graphics-games-design-media) > We have a fantastic selection of graphics, games design & media courses, from graphic design and creative media to game design courses. Study with us! ## Hairdressing, Holistics & Wellbeing [Hairdressing, Holistics & Wellbeing](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/hair-holistics-well-being) > Explore our extensive range of hair, barbering, holistic and wellbeing courses! We have courses for school leavers, adults and apprenticeships ## Health, Social Care & Life Sciences [Health, Social Care & Life Sciences](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/health-social-care-life-sciences) > Our health & social care courses could be ideal for you if you have a caring nature and would like to embark upon a career helping others. ## Hospitality & Catering [Hospitality & Catering](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/hospitality-culinary-arts) > Our hospitality & catering courses range from catering courses for school leavers to professional cooking courses for adults! ## Languages & Communication [Languages & Communication](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/languages-communication) > Learn a new language or improve your communication skills with one of our Spanish or British Sign Language short courses for adults. ## Motor Vehicle [Motor Vehicle](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/motor-vehicle) > Our motor vehicle and mechanic training courses for school leavers, adults or apprentices are a great way to get started in this hands-on industry. ## Performing & Production Arts [Performing & Production Arts](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/performing-production-arts) > Production and Performing Arts courses allow you to develop the key skills required to become a successful actor/dancer and secure a related job role. ## Skills for Independence, Life & Work [Skills for Independence, Life & Work](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/skills-for-life-work) > Gain the skills needed to enter the world of work and prepare for supported employment with our skills for independence, life and work courses. ## Sport, Military & Emergency Services [Sport, Military & Emergency Services](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/sport-military-emergency-services) > Interested in pursuing a career in sport, or want to make a real difference in society? Study one of our Sport, Military & Emergency Services courses. ## Travel & Tourism [Travel & Tourism](https://wvr.ac.uk/subject-areas/travel-tourism) > Take your first step into this booming industry with one of our travel and tourism courses for school leavers. ## Employers [Employers](https://wvr.ac.uk/employers) > Looking to develop the skills of your workforce or attract new talent? Warrington & Vale Royal College are proud to work with over 500 employers... ## Hire an apprentice [Hire an apprentice](https://wvr.ac.uk/employers/apprenticeships) > Find out why you should hire an apprentice. ## Industry Placements & T Levels [Industry Placements & T Levels](https://wvr.ac.uk/employers/industry-placements-t-levels) > Industry work placements at Warrington & Vale Royal College are tailored to fit around your organisation's needs and they can vary in duration. ## HTQs for Business [HTQs for Business](https://wvr.ac.uk/employers/benefit-your-business-with-a-htq) > Retrain and upskill your workforce with a HTQ ## Work with Us [Work with Us](https://wvr.ac.uk/work-with-us) ## Search Vacancies [Search Vacancies](https://wvr.ac.uk/work-with-us/search-vacancies) ## Staff Profiles [Staff Profiles](https://wvr.ac.uk/work-with-us/staff-profiles) ## Applying to college FAQ's [Applying to college FAQ's](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/applying-to-college-faqs) ## Apprenticeship Vacancies [Apprenticeship Vacancies](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-traineeship-vacancies) > Warrington & Vale Royal College works with a wide range of employers across Warrington, Northwich and Cheshire. Search and apply for a vacancy. ## Higher Technical Qualifications [Higher Technical Qualifications](https://wvr.ac.uk/adults/higher-education/higher-technical-qualifications) > Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are level 4 and level 5 qualifications that sit between A levels, T levels and degrees - just like HNCs and HNDs ## Secondary & Further Education Partnership Programme [Secondary & Further Education Partnership Programme](https://wvr.ac.uk/about-us/school-engagement/secondary-further-education-partnership-programme) ## Higher Education courses - Apply now! [Higher Education courses - Apply now!](https://wvr.ac.uk/higher-education) ## Learn more [Learn more](https://wvr.ac.uk/certified-solar-energy-systems-training) ## Create your own prospectus here! [Create your own prospectus here!](https://prospectus.wvr.ac.uk/) ## Browse our school leaver prospectus [Browse our school leaver prospectus](https://wvr.ac.uk/16-18/16-18-prospectus) ## Health & Social Care Academy Learn more [Health & Social Care Academy Learn more](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/health-social-care-academy) ## Construction & Civil Engineering Academy Learn more [Construction & Civil Engineering Academy Learn more](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/construction-civil-engineering-academy) ## Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Academy Learn more [Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Academy Learn more](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/advanced-manufacturing-engineering-academy) ## Advanced Creative & Digital Skills Academy Learn more [Advanced Creative & Digital Skills Academy Learn more](https://wvr.ac.uk/facilities/advanced-creative-digital-skills-acds-academy) ## 19 February 2026 Warrington & Vale Royal College secures Savoy Educational Trust grant to modernise catering facilities Find out more [19 February 2026 Warrington & Vale Royal College secures Savoy Educational Trust grant to modernise catering facilities Find out more](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/news/warrington-vale-royal-college-secures-savoy-educational-trust-grant-to-modernise-catering-facilities) ## 17 February 2026 Warrington & Vale Royal College celebrates level 3 students’ success with university offers Find out more [17 February 2026 Warrington & Vale Royal College celebrates level 3 students’ success with university offers Find out more](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/news/warrington-vale-royal-college-celebrates-level-3-students-success-with-university-offers) ## 16 February 2026 NEW partnership with the University of Chester guarantees degree places for all Access to Higher Education students Find out more [16 February 2026 NEW partnership with the University of Chester guarantees degree places for all Access to Higher Education students Find out more](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/news/new-partnership-between-warrington-vale-royal-college-and-the-university-of-chester-guarantees-degree-places-for-all-access-to-higher-education-students-who-meet-the-entry-requirements) ## 16 February 2026 Meet the adult student proving it is never too late to change career Find out more [16 February 2026 Meet the adult student proving it is never too late to change career Find out more](https://wvr.ac.uk/events-news/news/meet-the-adult-student-proving-it-is-never-too-late-to-change-career) ## Current Students [Current Students](https://wvr.ac.uk/current-students) ## Staff [Staff](https://wvr.ac.uk/staff) ## Press Office [Press Office](https://wvr.ac.uk/press-office) ## Accessibility [Accessibility](https://wvr.ac.uk/accessibility) ## Policies & Procedures [Policies & Procedures](https://wvr.ac.uk/policies-procedures) ## Privacy Policy [Privacy Policy](https://wvr.ac.uk/privacy-policy) ## Terms & Conditions [Terms & Conditions](https://wvr.ac.uk/terms-conditions) ## The Legal Bit [The Legal Bit](https://wvr.ac.uk/the-legal-bit) ## Site Map [Site Map](https://wvr.ac.uk/site-map) ## Subcontracting [Subcontracting](https://wvr.ac.uk/subcontracting)