Parents & Carers

Supporting and advising your child through the decision-making process as they prepare to leave school can be difficult, especially if you don’t feel knowledgeable about the options available.

Your child will have access to a learning environment designed to give them the practical skills, knowledge and experience for career success.

Why should my child choose Warrington & Vale Royal College?

• We have a wide range of courses including GCSE, A Level equivalent courses (BTECs), apprenticeships and higher education; preparing our young people for thousands of different careers.
• We are proud to have achieved a ‘Good’ rating in our latest Ofsted inspection (October 2019).
• We continue to consistently deliver outstanding results and are ranked in the top 12 colleges nationally - the top 7%.
• Over 80% of students studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma achieved one or more Distinction grades.
• Almost a third of students studying a BTEC Extended Diploma achieved the highest grade possible of Triple Distinction Star, the equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level.

• More than 90% of our apprentices continue in employment once they have finished their apprenticeship.
• A record number of level 3 students progressed to their first choice of university.
• Your son/daughter will have access to an outstanding learning environment, designed to give them the practical skills, knowledge and experience for career success.
• All 16-18-year-old students can enjoy a free healthy breakfast before classes start at 8.45am
• Access to free college transport options and free membership of student societies.