About Us
Chesterfield College is a highly successful and vibrant College based in North Derbyshire with excellent pass rates and high student success levels. Our location is key to our success in attracting students from north and south Derbyshire, Buxton, Derby and South Yorkshire and Sheffield. Our free College buses make Chesterfield College a highly accessible and affordable choice for over 8,000 full, part time or HE students every year.
![]() | We have over 700 courses to choose from catering for a wide range of learners including foundation courses, A Levels, Apprenticeships, vocational and professional qualifications, diplomas and degrees. Many of our students go onto to University, further study or work. |
At the core of what we do is making our students as employable as possible, providing them with life and work skills to get into work and achieve life fulfilment hence our mission statement. Equipping you with the skills and knowledge for progression and employment.
The College received a highly complementary Ofsted report in 2008 with inspectors commenting that our:
provision to meet the needs and interests of the learners is outstanding
curriculum related enrichment activities provide excellent opportunities for learners
the College provides a comprehensive range of personal and welfare services
planned College activities increase many students’ opportunities to develop their confidence and
communication, influencing and other job-ready skills
the College’s response to educational and social inclusion is outstanding
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Our vision, mission and values

