Over the Easter holidays, 13 students from Greenhead College competed in the AoC Sports National Championships at The University of Nottingham, representing both Greenhead College and the Yorkshire & Humber region.
Despite fierce competition, our students demonstrated the strength of their sporting prowess on a national level, and achieved some exceptional results:
Our women’s football team came second out of ten regions in a closely fought 7-a-side tournament, picking up a silver medal – a magnificent achievement! Well done to Alex, Ava, Beth C, Beth H, Brooke, Catherine, Emily, Hannah, Holly and Sophie.
Adam Metcalf and Shrena Ramakrishnan competed for the Yorkshire and Humber mixed badminton team. They both performed superbly all weekend competing against 8 other regions and came away with a well-deserved bronze medal.
Jack Drummond represented Yorkshire and Humber in the male tennis competition. Despite narrowly missing out on a medal, he performed fantastically.
All students were a real asset to the College and should be immensely proud of their achievements.
Greenhead College is celebrating yet another triumph as it is crowned FE College of the Year at the Educate North Awards 2025!
The FE College of the Year award honours the leading further education institution or sixth form within the North, demonstrating outstanding performance in the areas of teaching, student experience, innovation and economic impact.
The ceremony, hosted by TV Presenter Ranvir Singh, took place on Thursday 3 April, at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester, where the judging panel shared why they selected the College for the top accolade:
“Greenhead College stands out for its exceptional support in raising student aspirations and reducing the achievement gap. With well-evidenced impact, outstanding outcomes, and exemplary work in mental health, wellbeing, and young carers’ support, the college demonstrates a deeply commendable and effective approach to widening participation.”
This achievement continues the College’s string of accomplishments after it recently celebrated another Outstanding Ofsted result following its latest inspection in February 2025. It also achieved the Mental Health and Wellbeing Gold Award and Young Carers Accreditation in 2024.
Mo Bunter, Principal of Greenhead College, expressed her pride commenting:
“As College Principal I am incredibly proud of the whole team, who work so hard every day to ensure that our students receive personalised learning to support them in achieving to their full potential.
Our approach includes developing young people to be resilient and equipped with key transferable skills necessary for the world of work.
This is achieved through the cultural capital offered to our students including a sustained enrichment programme, career aim focused work experience/projects, highly qualified and experienced teachers and personal tutors, and an award-winning Mental Health and Well-being Framework that supports their individual needs.
In addition to this, Greenhead College’s ethos is to ensure that it works closely with its Local Partner Schools, to support them in their ambition to raise outcomes and aspirations across Kirklees. This is achieved by working in schools to deliver both curriculum and aspirational skills sessions that meet the needs of their young people. It is a collaborative approach which works really well.
Our continuous improvement model and inclusive approach means that the College is always forward thinking, in ensuring that what we do meets the needs of our current students.”
We continue to be incredibly proud of our entire College community, and the dedication and care that goes into supporting our students, both pastorally and academically. This award is a real testament to the whole team.
Congratulations to our incredibly talented A2 students, Daniel and Isabel, who recently competed at the Swedish Swimming Grand Prix in Stockholm, representing Team England.
Both students represented their team and country magnificently, achieving some outstanding results.
Daniel competed in the following 3 events: – 400 Individual Medley, where he placed first, winning a gold medal and 1000 SEK – 200 Individual Medley, where he placed 2nd, achieving a silver medal – 200 Breaststroke, where he placed 6th in the final.
Isabel competed in the following events:
– 50 fly, where she placed first, winning a gold medal
-100 fly, where she placed 2nd, achieving a silver medal
– 50 free
– 100 free
Daniel and Isabel were selected to participate via the Swim England DiSE programme and have balanced their regular training commitments alongside their A Level studies fantastically.
