Hartlepool Sixth Form

What Hartlepool Sixth Form does

Hartlepool Sixth Form College is a UK further education college established circa 1970 and headquartered on Blakelock Road, Hartlepool (TS25 5PF), with 101-250 employees. It is a constituent college of Education Partnership North East (EPNE), a group that also includes Sunderland College and Northumberland College and serves more than 16,500 learners annually. The college is the only dedicated sixth form college in Hartlepool and delivers A-Levels, T Levels, vocational BTEC qualifications, Higher Education programmes (HNCs, HNDs, Access to HE), apprenticeships, sports academies and a SEND Centre for Excellence, structured via five themed academy pathways (Health/Education/Childcare, Creative & Culture, Sports Scientist, STEM & Digital, Humanities & Social Sciences) plus a High Achievers Programme for Oxbridge-track students and a Future Ready programme. Underlying infrastructure is mainstream — Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk, and standard virtual learning platforms — with no proprietary technology stack.

Name

Hartlepool Sixth Form

Legal name

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Website

https://hartlepoolsixth.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hartlepool Sixth Form College is a UK further education college delivering A-Levels, T Levels, vocational BTECs, Higher Education programmes and sports academies to school leavers, adults and HE students in Hartlepool and the wider North East, as part of the EPNE college group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Further education
• Sixth form college
• A-Level programmes
• Vocational qualifications
• T Level courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartlepool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education (16-18): Full-time courses for students aged 16-18 are fully funded by the government, with additional financial support available for eligible students including travel, meals, and course-related costs.
2. Adult and HE tuition fees: Adult learners (19+) and Higher Education students pay tuition fees, which can be covered through Advanced Learner Loans, fee remission for eligible learners, or direct payment in installments.
3. Advanced Learner Loans: Students aged 19+ studying vocational, technical or professional qualifications can apply for government-backed loans to cover tuition fees, with repayment starting only when earning over £25,725 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hartlepool Sixth Form College is a further education institution delivering post-16 education to school leavers and adult learners in the North East of England. It offers A-Levels, T Levels, vocational BTEC courses, Higher Education programmes (HNCs, HNDs, degrees), and structured academy pathways (Health/Childcare, Creative/Culture, Sports Science, STEM/Digital, Humanities/Social Sciences). The college also provides sports academies, a High Achievers Programme, SEND support, and a SEND Centre for Excellence serving practitioners.

Product overview

Hartlepool Sixth Form College offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centred on its core academic and vocational qualifications. The institution provides A-Levels, T Levels, and vocational courses (BTECs) as its primary educational products, supplemented by higher education programmes and online/virtual learning options. The college operates through a structured academy pathway system including Health, Education and Childcare Academy, Creative and Culture Academy, Sports Scientist Academy, STEM and Digital Academy, and Humanities and Social Sciences Academy. Specialised offerings include a High Achievers Programme for academically gifted students, Sports Academies (including the HUFC Football Academy partnership) with TASS Dual Career Accreditation, and a SEND Centre for Excellence providing professional development. The institution's product ecosystem is unified by its commitment to academic excellence (Outstanding Ofsted rating 2024) and comprehensive student support services including careers guidance (Matrix Standard accredited), counselling, and financial support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hartlepool United FC Football Academy: Five-year partnership between Hartlepool Sixth Form College and Hartlepool United Football Club providing high-performance football academy programme alongside educational pathways.

Products and services

• A-Levels Traditional A-Level qualifications across multiple subject areas including sciences, humanities, business, and arts, designed for students aged 16-18 pursuing university pathways.
• T Levels Technical qualifications combining classroom learning with workplace experience (80% classroom, 20% workplace with at least 45 days industry placement), created with employer input, for students aged 16-18.
• Vocational Courses BTEC and other vocational qualifications providing practical skills and knowledge across various industries including Engineering, Business, Health and Social Care, Music, and Sport.
• Higher Education Programmes Higher education courses including degrees, HNCs, HNDs, and Access to HE programmes, with 92% of successful university applicants securing first-choice places.
• Virtual Learning / Online Courses Distance and online learning options providing flexible study options for students who cannot attend on-campus.
• High Achievers Programme Prestigious programme for high-achieving students, offering enhanced academic challenges and support for progression to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
• HUFC Football Academy Partnership with Hartlepool United FC providing professional football coaching (up to 12 hours weekly), strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, video analysis, and nutrition support alongside educational pathways.
• Sports Academies Range of sports academies including Football, Rugby, and Netball with TASS Dual Career Accreditation supporting talented athletes in combining sport with education.
• Health, Education and Childcare Academy Specialised academy pathway focusing on careers in health, education, and childcare sectors with industry partnerships and work placements.
• Creative and Culture Academy Academy pathway for creative industries including art, design, media, and performing arts with links to industry professionals.
• Sports Scientist Academy Academy pathway combining sports science theory with practical training for careers in sports, fitness, and related industries.
• STEM and Digital Academy Academy pathway focusing on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and digital subjects with industry-standard facilities and accreditation as a STEM Assured Provider.
• Humanities and Social Sciences Academy Academy pathway for humanities and social sciences subjects including history, politics, sociology, and law with focus on critical thinking and academic skills.
• SEND Centre for Excellence Centre for Excellence in SEND providing professional development, peer reviews, and communities of practice for practitioners in special educational needs and disability.
• Careers Guidance Service Matrix Standard accredited careers guidance service offering course choice, career advice, UCAS applications, CV writing, interview preparation, and employment support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97-98% of students progress to university or employment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Academy for Regional Design and Architecture (ARDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Innovative partnership with Northumbria University, Building Design Northern (BDN), FaulknerBrowns, MawsonKerr, Velux, and Space Architects. Created to help young people explore opportunities in construction industries and develop technical skills employers need. Launched at the Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA).
• Hartlepool United Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Five-year partnership creating a high-performance football academy. Student-athletes combine academic study with professional coaching, representing Hartlepool United in the National League Academy System. Partnership includes access to Prestige Group Stadium facilities and aims to develop players for both professional clubs and US university scholarships.
• GentoominorOthersEmployer partner providing career guidance support and potential employment opportunities for students.
• Hays TravelminorOthersEmployer partner providing career guidance support and potential employment opportunities for students.
• NHSminorOthersEmployer partner providing career guidance support and potential employment and placement opportunities for students in health-related courses.
• Rolls-RoyceminorOthersEmployer partner providing career guidance support and potential employment opportunities for students.
• North East Chamber of CommerceminorOthersBusiness membership organization partner providing career guidance support and connections to regional employers.
• NissanminorOthersEmployer partner supporting Engineering and Manufacturing courses and providing industry-informed curriculum and potential employment pathways.
• AESCminorOthersEmployer partner supporting Engineering and Manufacturing courses.
• AkzoNobelminorOthersEmployer partner supporting Engineering and Manufacturing courses.
• MAKE UKminorOthersManufacturing industry organization partner supporting curriculum development and employment pathways.
• Education Partnership North East (EPNE)coreOthersParent organization - one of the largest college groups nationally, encompassing Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024 and ranked top 5% nationally for student achievement.
• SEND Centre for ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated Centre for Excellence in SEND providing training, peer reviews, and professional development for practitioners across the education sector. Focuses on trauma-informed practice, inclusive leadership, and supporting learners with SEND.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New College Durham: Further education college in the North East delivering A-Levels, vocational qualifications and T Levels to 16-18 and adult learners across a similar regional footprint.
• Northumberland College: Third constituent college of EPNE delivering post-16 academic, vocational and apprenticeship programmes in Northumberland; directly comparable in scope, funding model and governance structure.
• Gateshead College: Further education college in the North East offering A-Levels, vocational courses and apprenticeships with comparable student segments and employer engagement model.
• Sunderland College: Sister college within Education Partnership North East, offering A-Levels, T Levels, vocational and higher education programmes across Sunderland with a comparable Further Education operating model and shared group services.
• Loreto College: Sixth form college in Manchester offering A-Levels and vocational pathways with strong university progression track record, comparable in scale and student demographic focus.
• Middlesbrough College: Large North East further education college offering A-Levels, T Levels, vocational and higher education courses; competes for the same Tees Valley 16-18 and adult learner catchment.
• Aquinas College: Sixth form college in Stockport providing A-Levels, BTECs and high-achievers programmes to 16-19 students; comparable curriculum mix and university progression emphasis.
• Newcastle Sixth Form College: Dedicated sixth form college in the North East serving 16-18 students with A-Level and applied pathways; the closest like-for-like comparator in terms of age range and academic focus.
• Longley Park Sixth Form Academy: Sixth form academy in Sheffield serving 16-19 students with A-Level and BTEC pathways; directly comparable in operating model, recruitment catchment and Further Education funding profile.
• Carmel College: Large Catholic sixth form college in St Helens offering A-Levels and BTECs to 16-18 students with a similar 'specialist sixth form' positioning and Ofsted-driven reputation model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles3 records

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