Welcome to York College

Welcome to York College & University CentrePreparing our students, apprentices, and community for brilliant futures since 1827.York College & University Centre’s position at the heart of the city’s education landscape can be traced back to 1827. Now, almost two centuries on, we proudly offer the largest array of courses in the region, including 40 A Level subjects, more than 70 vocational and T Level courses and 30 apprenticeship programmes.Our University Centre provides an excellent range of degree and higher-level options, and for adult learners we offer a range of courses including accredited professional courses, business-focused training and short courses for fun.With more than 7,000 students on Campus every year, our dedicated team of tutors empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on a successful learning journey through to higher-level study or employment.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Colleges

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

3.93%

A*/A grades

18.52%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

22%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

12%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:81%
England:63%

Further education

School:6%
England:4%

Employment

School:40%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:13%
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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Open Events

Year 11 Taster Day

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 8, 2025

Open Event

Nov 20, 2025

Open Event

Jan 13, 2026

Year 11 Taster Day

Jan 15, 2026

Year 11 Taster Day

Feb 12, 2026

Open Event

Apr 29, 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 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18


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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Getting involved in enrichment activities is a fantastic way to make the most of your time at York College. Whether you join a club or society, compete in competitions, listen to guest speakers, or explore new hobbies, enrichment helps you develop valuable skills, boost your confidence, and make new friends.

Debate Club
Dungeons and Dragons
Jazz Band

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityYork
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed