East Riding College

What East Riding College does

East Riding College is a further and higher education institution operating campuses in Beverley, Bridlington, and Hull (the latter opened December 2025) in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is part of TEC Partnership, one of England's largest FE/HE providers, serving 16,500+ learners across the group. The college offers vocational courses across 20+ subject areas, T Levels, apprenticeships, adult courses, degree-level programmes (validated through University of Hull and University of Huddersfield), Skills Bootcamps, and an Institute of Technology focused on advanced manufacturing and digital skills. Commercial training facilities — Archers Restaurant (Bridlington), Elwell's Restaurant (Beverley), and Inspire Hair & Beauty Salons — provide real-world learning environments that also generate direct-to-consumer revenue.

Revenue is derived from multiple streams: government tuition funding for 16–18 year-olds, fees from 19+ learners and HE programmes, Apprenticeship Levy drawdowns from employers, commercial/industry training contracts, facility hire (£22–£40/hour), and public-facing salon and restaurant income. Pricing is unit-based and largely not publicly disclosed; financial support is provided via bursaries, the 19+ Discretionary Learner Support Fund, Advanced Learner Loans, and Care to Learn childcare funding. The college's go-to-market is event-driven (open events, school visits, careers fairs) combined with a sales-led admissions team and an employer engagement function for apprenticeships and business services.

The college holds significant regulatory credentials: chartered status (first in Yorkshire), Ofsted accreditation, TEF Silver overall and Gold for student experience (2023), Matrix accreditation, and — via its TEC Partnership parent — indefinite Degree Awarding Powers from the Office for Students, placing it among only 3 of 217 English colleges with that status. Operational technology is standard SaaS (Microsoft 365, SharePoint intranets, ProPortal, Google Analytics, PAM Wellness for student counselling). Recent strategic moves include the Hull campus expansion (December 2025), an August 2025 rebrand, and active employer partnership development through Local Skills Improvement Plans.

Name

East Riding College

Legal name

TEC Partnership

Website

https://eastridingcollege.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

East Riding College is a further and higher education institution in East Yorkshire offering vocational, apprenticeship, adult, and degree-level courses across campuses in Beverley, Bridlington, and Hull. It operates as part of TEC Partnership, serving 16,500+ learners, with regulatory credentials including TEF Gold and Degree Awarding Powers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further and Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry Credential, Certification & Badge Prep (Non-Degree) (EDAMAKAH), Barber Training, Apprenticeship & Education (HSALABAI)

Keywords

• Further education courses
• Vocational training programs
• Higher education degrees
• Apprenticeship programs
• Adult learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Course fees charged to students aged 19+ and for higher education programs, with government funding available for eligible 16-18 year olds
2. Apprenticeship Levy Funding: Government-funded apprenticeship programs where costs are covered through Apprenticeship Levy contributions from employers
3. Commercial Training Services: Skills Bootcamps and commercial/industry training courses for adults and businesses, including fully funded and partially funded government training programs
4. Facility Hire: Venues and classrooms at Beverley, Bridlington and Hull campuses available for hire for meetings, conferences, training and events
5. Commercial Operations: Inspire Hair and Beauty Salons and training restaurants (Archers Restaurant, Elwell's Restaurant) generate revenue from public customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Riding College is a further and higher education institution delivering vocational courses, T Levels, apprenticeships, adult learning, and degree-level programmes across three campuses in Beverley, Bridlington, and Hull. Higher education awards are validated through partnerships with the University of Hull and the University of Huddersfield. The college supplements classroom learning with commercial training facilities including Archers Restaurant, Elwell's Restaurant, and Inspire Hair & Beauty Salons, and offers bespoke training, Skills Bootcamps, and apprenticeship delivery to employers.

Product overview

East Riding College is a Further and Higher Education institution offering a unified portfolio of educational programmes and training services. The core offerings include vocational courses, T Levels, apprenticeships, adult courses, and degree-level programmes (validated in partnership with University of Hull and University of Huddersfield). These are delivered alongside specialized sub-products including Distance Learning, Access to Higher Education pathways, an Institute of Technology, and Skills Bootcamps. The college operates commercial training facilities including Archers Restaurant (Bridlington), Elwell's Restaurant (Beverley), and Inspire Hair & Beauty Salons (Beverley and Bridlington). Facilities for hire are available at all campuses. Student support services encompass safeguarding, careers guidance, financial assistance, counselling, and inclusion support. The college is part of the TEC Partnership which holds degree awarding powers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inspire Hair & Beauty Salon: Hair and beauty salons at Beverley and Bridlington campuses offering treatments performed by trainee stylists and therapists under professional supervision.
• Archers Restaurant Bridlington
• Elwell's Restaurant Beverley

Products and services

• Vocational Courses Full-time vocational courses for school leavers covering over 20 subject areas including sport, engineering, motor vehicle, hospitality, computing, science, hairdressing, construction, fashion, art, media, music, business, public services, and healthcare. Delivered across Beverley, Bridlington, and Hull campuses.
• T Levels Classroom-based qualifications equivalent to three A-levels, designed with industry input for students finishing school. Available at East Riding College as an alternative to A-levels with workplace industry placements.
• Apprenticeships Work-based learning programmes combining practical on-the-job training with study, allowing learners to earn while they learn. Available across multiple sectors and funded through the Apprenticeship Levy from employers.
• Adult Courses Courses for adults aged 19+ looking to advance their career, acquire new skills, enhance their CV, or learn for personal interest. Includes both classroom-based and distance learning options.
• Distance Learning Flexible learning courses for adults who prefer remote study over classroom attendance, delivered via the ProPortal and SharePoint-based student intranets.
• Degree Level Courses Higher education courses including degrees, foundation degrees, higher national certificates and diplomas, and Master's programmes validated in partnership with the University of Hull and the University of Huddersfield. TEC Partnership holds indefinite Degree Awarding Powers.
• Access to Higher Education Pathway courses designed for adults to gain qualifications needed for university admission.
• Institute of Technology Specialized technical and higher-level skills training facility focused on advanced manufacturing, engineering, and digital technologies, located at the Beverley campus.
• Skills Bootcamps Accelerated training programmes in areas such as Advanced Beauty, providing industry-recognised skills in compressed timeframes. Government-funded for eligible participants (fully funded for unemployed/self-employed; 90% funded for SMEs; 70% funded for large businesses).
• Commercial & Industry Training Bespoke training and professional development services for businesses and employers, delivered by TEC Partnership's National Employer Training subsidiary.
• Archers Restaurant Bridlington Commercial training restaurant at the Bridlington campus where hospitality students gain practical experience. Open for lunch and dinner services with menus changed termly.
• Elwell's Restaurant Beverley Commercial training restaurant at the Beverley campus where hospitality students develop culinary and front-of-house skills in a commercial setting.
• Inspire Hair & Beauty Salon Commercial hair and beauty salon at Beverley and Bridlington campuses providing student training with discounted services for the public.
• Facilities for Hire Venues and rooms available to hire at Beverley, Bridlington, and Hull campuses for meetings, conferences, training, and events. Priced at £22/hour for classrooms, £26/hour for gymnasiums, and £40/hour for sports fields/MUGA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% pass rate across all courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• WorldSkills UK (partnered with NCFE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020TEC Partnership selected to join WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence. Initiative aims to raise standards in technical education through international best practice. Dozens of students have competed in regional and national competitions. Past winners include Ellie Mumby (Hairdressing), Orlando Rowlings (Refrigeration), Courteney Bett (Beauty Therapy), Macaulay Reavill (Construction Metalwork), and Sam Smitt (Sheet Metalwork).
• University of HullcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for validation of higher education degrees. Students at East Riding College and Scarborough TEC can earn University of Hull awards. Special guest Dave Richards (Pro-Vice Chancellor) attends graduation ceremonies.
• University of HuddersfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for validation of higher education awards including degrees and higher national qualifications.
• Stokes Tea & CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned coffee business (established 1892) is official branded coffee supplier of Elwell's restaurant at Beverley campus. Donated professional barista training kits including scales, jugs, and thermometers. Mike Palliser (Head Training Manager) provides barista training workshops to students. Beans ethically sourced from sustainable farms.
• East Yorkshire BusesminorOthersPublic bus services connecting Beverley, Bridlington, Hull, and surrounding villages to college campuses. College bus passes and travel assistance programs available.
• British TroutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food supplier providing fresh produce for hospitality and catering students, enabling farm-to-fork educational experiences.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chesterfield College: Mid-sized further education college in the East Midlands offering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE courses. Comparable in size, course mix, and student demographic.
• Bishop Burton College: Further education college near Beverley with similar land-based, vocational, and HE offerings. The current East Riding College Principal, Danny Metters, was previously Vice Principal here.
• New College Durham: Large general further education college in the North East delivering vocational, apprenticeship, A Level, and HE programmes. Comparable scale, Ofsted/regulatory positioning, and student outcomes profile.
• Hull College: Large further education college in Hull offering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE programmes. Most direct local competitor since East Riding College opened its Hull campus in December 2025.
• Leeds City College: One of the largest FE colleges in Yorkshire with similar vocational, apprenticeship, and HE portfolio. Part of the Luminate Education Group, comparable in scale and breadth of offerings.
• Activate Learning: Multi-college further and higher education group operating across the South of England, including Guildford, Reading, and Bracknell. Comparable group structure, vocational/apprenticeship focus, and HE partnership model.
• Scarborough TEC (TEC Partnership): Sister TEC Partnership college in Scarborough offering vocational, apprenticeship, and HE programmes; shares the same Principal (Danny Metters) and group-wide support functions.
• York College: General further education college in York delivering vocational, A Level, apprenticeship, and HE courses. Comparable in scale, course mix, and regional positioning across Yorkshire.
• Grimsby Institute (TEC Partnership): Sister institution within TEC Partnership delivering further and higher education in North East Lincolnshire. Operates the shared Degree Awarding Powers and University Centre Grimsby.
• RNN Group (Rotherham): Multi-college FE group encompassing Rotherham, Dearne Valley, and North Notts colleges. Comparable to TEC Partnership in operating multiple campuses across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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