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.
By clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button, you will be redirected to the UK government Find an Apprenticeship website where you will be able to apply for apprenticeships after creating an account.
Joining Northampton College was the next step from leaving school and I responded well to being given a little more responsibility. I think you grow more in lots of ways when the ball is in your court. I’m someone who asks a lot of questions and the tutors had a lot of patience, willingness and ability to explain things. I’ve now completed the first year of a degree at Oxford Brookes University and have aspirations to set up my own construction company in the future.
Kelsi
Motor Vehicle Engineering
I completed the Level 1 and Level 2 Vehicle Refinishing course at Northampton College to help me get into the motor industry. I am now an Trainee Apprentice Painter at Jaguar Land Rover, a role that allows me to learn on the job and gain valuable experience. I am proud to be in this trade, as it is still rare to find females working in this male-dominated industry - but I definitely think more girls should join me as it's a excellent sector for us to thrive in!
Adam
Motor Vehicle Engineering
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.
