6th January 2017
600 applications – and official application deadline announced
We now have over 600 applications for New College Doncaster! Thank you to everyone who has applied so far. For students still wishing to apply, it takes just a few minutes to complete the online form at www.ncdoncaster.ac.uk/apply The official deadline for applications is 24 February 2017. You can still apply after this date,...
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14th December 2016
Building work update
Building on our new site is well under way, with many of the large steel frames being put in place. If you drive down Hurst Lane in Auckley, you will be able to see the progress for yourself, but if you don’t live near there, here are some photos of the work in...
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8th December 2016
Staff recruitment fair success
This week saw NCD’s very successful Staff Recruitment Fair take place at the Doncaster Racecourse. With around 150 staff visiting the event to find out more about working for New College, the evening was further evidence of the growing excitement around New College Doncaster’s arrival. Brendon Fletcher, NCD’s Principal, said: “What a great group...
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6th November 2016
Public Consultation
As part of the setting up of New College Doncaster, the Department for Education requires us to conduct a public consultation asking members of the public what they think about our plans. Specifically, the DfE want us to ask whether you agree that the Secretary of State should enter into a funding agreement with...
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4th November 2016
Applications update
After only a few weeks of opening the application window, we have almost reached out initial target of 400. The current number of applications received for New College Doncaster stands at 330. Thank you to everyone who has applied so far. For students still wishing to apply, it takes just a few minutes to...
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12th October 2016
We now have 240 applicants
Welcome to the latest New College Doncaster update. Applications are coming in fast Our plans for New College Doncaster are developing really well. At the time of writing we’ve received over 240 applications for the 400 Year 12 places we’ll be offering this September – an amazing start. Thanks very much if you’ve already...
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26th September 2016
100 applicants in 7 days
The full application form for September 2017, which became available last week, has already been used by 100 students in one week. New College Doncaster opens its doors in one year, and will be home to 400 students at the start of the next academic year. The strong response is an indication of the...
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21st September 2016
Applications now open
New College Doncaster is delighted to open the formal application process for students interested in joining the college in its very first year, September 2017. Students can apply via the website www.ncdoncaster.ac.uk. Brendon Fletcher, Principal Designate, commented “We know there’ll be huge demand for Doncaster’s first sixth form college so I’d encourage Year 11...
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19th September 2016
Welcome from the new Principal Designate
Principal Designate Brendon Fletcher introduces himself and talks about the priorities for the year, the events we’re running in schools and the ways in which parents and students can find out more about New College Doncaster. The big date for your diary is Saturday 19th November, when we will be holding our Open Day...
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9th September 2016
New Principal Designate appointed for Doncaster’s new Sixth Form College
Doncaster’s first sixth form college, New College Doncaster, opening in September 2017, is delighted to announce the appointment of Brendon Fletcher as Principal Designate. The college is the sister college of New College Pontefract, an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ college with over 2400 students, and aims to strengthen the quality of A level and BTEC provision...
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