What Woking College does

Woking College is a UK state-funded Sixth Form College located in Woking, Surrey, providing post-16 education for over 1,800 students aged 16-19. It is one of the top-performing Sixth Form Colleges in the country, holding an Ofsted Outstanding rating across every category (awarded November 2022) and reporting a 99% pass rate at A Level and BTEC. The college's core offering comprises full-time A-Level programmes across approximately 60 subjects and Level 2/3 Vocational courses (including BTEC, Applied Science, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Digital Media, Performing Arts, Sport, Criminology, Digital Games Production, Travel & Tourism and Uniformed Services), supplemented by an EPQ qualification, an Excellence Programme with Oxbridge preparation, an Advanced Maths Programme, ESOL and adult education, and over 75 extracurricular activities including a long-running Theatre Company and the Blackhawks Basketball Academy.

Revenue is derived primarily from government education funding tied to 16-19 student enrollment, with additional contribution from adult education (ESOL) courses and ancillary fee income processed through the Wisepay payment system. There are no tuition fees for eligible 16-19 students; financial assistance is available for equipment and materials. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply through the college website, attend open evenings, and are recruited through local secondary school partnerships, with the college reporting it is oversubscribed and advising early application for the September 2027 intake.

Technically, the college runs a standard educational technology stack — Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for marketing analytics, Google reCAPTCHA for site protection, Microsoft Office 365 (including Teams) and SharePoint for staff collaboration, CPOMs for student safeguarding and monitoring, and Wisepay for payment processing. The college employs between 51 and 100 staff and is governed by a Board of Trustees. Leadership transitioned in September 2026 when Nuweed Razaq, previously Deputy Principal and a former student, was appointed Principal following the retirement of Brett Freeman after more than twenty years of service.

Name

Woking College

Legal name

Woking College Sixth Form

Website

https://woking.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Woking College is a UK state-funded Sixth Form College in Woking, Surrey, delivering A-Level, BTEC and vocational education to over 1,800 students aged 16-19, with Ofsted Outstanding status, a 99% pass rate, and supplementary adult ESOL provision.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Woking

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Woking College operates as a state-funded Sixth Form College providing education for 16-19-year-old students. Revenue is derived from government education funding based on student enrollment numbers. Additional revenue streams include adult education courses (ESOL and other adult education programs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woking College is a state-funded Sixth Form College in Woking, Surrey, England, providing full-time A-Level courses across 60 subjects, Level 2 and 3 Vocational courses, and ESOL/adult education programmes for over 1,800 students aged 16-19. The college supplements its academic offering with structured enrichment programmes including the Blackhawks Basketball Academy, the Excellence Programme (with Oxbridge preparation), EPQ, the Advanced Maths Programme, and over 75 extracurricular activities. It holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating (November 2022) and reports a 99% pass rate at A-Level and BTEC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woking College Blackhawks Basketball Academy: A basketball academy partnership between Woking College and Woking Blackhawks for students aged 16-19 to combine basketball training with academic studies.

Products and services

• Full-Time A-Level Courses Full-time A-Level programme offering 60 different subjects including Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, Economics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Computing, and Creative Arts, taught by specialist teachers for 16-19 year olds progressing from GCSEs to higher education or employment.
• Vocational Courses Level 2 and Level 3 Vocational courses covering Art & Design, Business, Digital Media, Health & Social Care, Information Technology, Performing Arts, Sport, Applied Law, Applied Science, Criminology, Digital Games Production, Engineering, Travel & Tourism, and Uniformed Services.
• ESOL & Adult Education English for Speakers of Other Languages and adult education courses designed for adult learners seeking language development and vocational skills outside the standard 16-19 cohort.
• Blackhawks Basketball Academy Partnership programme with Woking Blackhawks providing 5 hours of weekly basketball training from professional coaches for students aged 16-19, including nutrition advice, gym training, and sports scholarship guidance; teams compete in Surrey Sixth Form League and CBL Tier 3 for both men's and women's squads.
• Excellence Programme Programme for high-achieving students providing additional academic enrichment, university application support, and exposure to elite opportunities, including Oxbridge preparation with specialist tutors and visits to Cambridge University colleges.
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Independent research project qualification worth 28 UCAS points (half an A-level), in which students research any area of interest and produce either a 5,000-word written report or an artefact/product. 2025 pass rate was 100% with 70% achieving A*-B grades.
• Advanced Maths Programme Programme for A-Level Further Maths students developing problem-solving skills and exploring mathematics beyond the curriculum, including UKMT Senior Maths Challenge preparation, STEP/MAT/AEA practice, and Mathworks Mathematical Modelling Challenge participation, with support for female and non-binary students via the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls.
• Extracurricular Activities Over 75 different extracurricular activities including sports teams, music programmes, clubs, and enrichment programmes such as the long-running Theatre Company and the SwitchKick Records music programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% pass rate at A Level and BTEC
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Woking Blackhawks Basketball ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoking College has partnered with the Woking Blackhawks to create the Blackhawks Basketball Academy. The partnership allows talented basketball players aged 16-19 to combine basketball training with academic studies. Students receive 5 hours of basketball training from professional Blackhawks coaches including nutrition advice, gym training, and sports scholarship guidance. The Academy competes in the Surrey Sixth Form League and CBL Tier 3. Both men's and women's teams are available.
• Woking Football AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoking College has an association with the Woking Football Academy, providing students with pathways to develop both academically and athletically while continuing their studies.
• Gordon Ramsay AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gordon Ramsay Academy opens its doors to Woking College students for hands-on culinary experiences. Chef instructors teach students cooking skills including dish preparation techniques and nutrition. Students learn real skills applicable to hospitality and culinary industries.
• That Jam (Commercial Filmmaking)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoe Beverley from That Jam, a commercial director, visited Woking College to share insights about the commercial filmmaking industry with Arts Excellence students. Provided behind-the-scenes look at the world of commercial filmmaking and career guidance.
• Cambridge University (Churchill College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Excellence Programme. 15 Excellence Programme students visited Churchill College for an inspiring day exploring what it's like to study at Cambridge University. Visit included Cambridge application insights, guided college tour, and student Q&A session.
• Brunel University LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrunel University London visited Woking College to deliver an inspiring and hands-on games design session. Students learned about creativity, game concept design, and career pathways in gaming.
• Knaphill VetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlfie, Practice Owner at Knaphill Vets, visited Excellence Programme students to provide insight into life as a vet and realities of running a veterinary practice.
• Joint Waste SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization invited to Woking College canteen during Green Week to speak with students about sustainability, environmental action, and the role young people can play in shaping the future.
• Woking Environmental ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental organization invited to Green Week activities at Woking College to discuss sustainability and environmental action with students.
• SavillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni Rebecca Weeden, now a Degree Apprentice Energy Surveyor in Renewable Energy and Infrastructure at Savills, delivered an informative talk to Apprenticeship Excellence Programme students about her career path.
• Wonder FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoking College held a bake sale in support of Wonder Foundation, an organization that empowers women and girls around the world with knowledge, skills, opportunities and networks to break the cycle of poverty.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peter Symonds College: A large state-funded Sixth Form College in Winchester offering A-Levels and vocational courses. Comparable scale (larger, ~4,000 students) and similar comprehensive curricular breadth as Woking College, operating under the same state funding regime.
• Richard Taunton Sixth Form College: A state-funded Sixth Form College in Southampton offering A-Levels, BTECs and vocational courses for 16-19 year olds. Directly comparable in mission, state funding model, and curricular breadth to Woking College.
• Reigate College: A state-funded Sixth Form College in Reigate, Surrey offering A-Levels and BTECs to 16-19 year olds. Directly comparable to Woking College in mission, geography (Surrey), state funding model, and operational scale.
• Farnborough College of Technology: A general further education college in Hampshire offering A-Levels alongside vocational and technical courses. Comparable broad curricular approach and state funding model to Woking College, with greater technical-vocational emphasis.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: A high-performing state-funded Sixth Form College in Cambridge serving 16-19 year olds, known for strong Oxbridge progression rates. Similar state-funded model to Woking College with comparable emphasis on academic outcomes and elite university preparation.
• Esher College: A state-funded Sixth Form College in Esher, Surrey providing A-Level and vocational programs for 16-19 year olds. Comparable geographic catchment, state funding model, and similar comprehensive curricular offering to Woking College.
• Godalming College: A state-funded Sixth Form College in Godalming, Surrey. Closely comparable in geography (Surrey), scale, state funding model, and A-Level/vocational offering to Woking College.

Regional players

• Activate Learning (Guildford College): Operates further education colleges in the Surrey region including Guildford College. Comparable further education provision with regional catchment overlap to Woking College, though it operates a broader multi-site portfolio under a group structure.
• Brockenhurst College: A general further education college in Hampshire offering A-Levels and vocational courses. Similar comprehensive sixth form provision model to Woking College, though serving a different geographic region in the South East.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WokingCollege
• Xx.com/WokingCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woking-college

Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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