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Welcome to Wilberforce College

A word from our Principal, ColinWilberforce College has been a prominent establishment in the Hull community since 1988. We have grown year on year and currently serve around 1,350 students from East Hull, West Hull and the East Riding villages.We offer all the specialisms of a sixth form college, delivering exclusively to 16-19 years olds, but have a broad curriculum that includes A Level, T Level, BTEC, UAL and City & Guilds qualifications. Our Level 3 Advanced qualifications are particularly successful and we continuously see our students progress to some of the best universities and careers.The College’s support services are outstanding and complement students’ learning to ensure that they have the best chance of success and their experience with us extends beyond the classroom.We continue to make significant investment in the College’s facilities, staff and students, ensuring that we remain the first choice for students, both now and in future years.Colin PeaksPrincipal

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Further education

Suitable Ages

16 to 99

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.93%

A*/A grades

4.01%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

29%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

13%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:74%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:21%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 15, 2025

Future Student Event

Oct 15, 2025

Opening of Online Application 2026

Nov 15, 2025

Future Student Event

Dec 2, 2025

Future Student Event

Jan 14, 2026

Future Student Event

Jun 23, 2026

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Mar 28 - Apr 12

May Half Term

May 23 - May 31

Summer Holiday

Jul 21 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Our Upskilling Programme (USP) provides opportunities for students to get ahead of their peers and secure those prime places at university or within employment. We will prepare students with key employability skills and knowledge to add depth to their studies. There are many enrichment activities on the Upskilling Programme to choose from, students will discover the full range when they become a Wilberforce student.

Space Science Society
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Ronno Record Label

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityKingston upon Hull, City of
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed