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- 22 September 2026
About us
West Notts College is very successful further education college, serving the needs of the communities of Mansfield, Ashfield, and the surrounding towns and villages across a number of districts including Bolsover and Newark and Sherwood.
Campuses
The college operates from ten campuses right across the local area providing high quality and inclusive learning opportunities that help the local community to thrive. The college is rightly very proud of its exceptional reputation, strong innovative partnerships and the impact that it has on the area’s regeneration and prosperity.
The college provides education and training opportunities for close to 12,000 full and part-time students and apprentices and works with employer partners to ensure that local businesses can grow, that local communities are equipped with the skills needed for success and that ultimately the local towns can prosper.
Our mission is simple: to be the college our communities need us to be. We passionately believe in the power of education to change lives, open doors, and create opportunities. We’re passionate about helping every student realise their potential and incredibly proud of the inclusive and welcoming environment we have created.
Our core focus is on simultaneously developing individuals to be great employees, whilst working with employers to help create great opportunities for them to move into. We are determined to ensure that our students leave us with the technical and transferable skills they need to take advantage of local employment, to equip then with the confidence to become local business owners in their own right and pursue higher level study.
We work incredibly hard on developing innovative partnerships that enable us to achieve these ambitions, this includes a unique and award-winning collaboration with Nottingham Trent University to bring transformative higher education to our local communities. A key player in the development of our towns, these partnerships will see well over £200m of public sector investment in the regeneration of both Mansfield and Ashfield.
Our commitment to high quality education has seen us invest heavily in our estate and our facilities for learning. This includes the investment in industry standard practical spaces for all of our vocational provision. This, combined with the inclusion of real project work for many of our full-time students, means that the college is often the first port of call for a local business wanting to recruit local talent.
We believe we have created something truly special here at the college, an environment where every student, regardless of the barriers they may face, can thrive, where our curriculum continuously evolves to meet the needs of business and the wider world and where people can be themselves without judgement.
Our extraordinary team have created a culture that empowers and motivates, where every single member of our team is encouraged to do what is right for every student and for our local community. This culture has enabled us to grow our student numbers, radically improve our financial health, grow our staffing and invest in world class facilities.
What we offer
- A wide choice of courses for all ages, levels, and abilities – from entry level to university-level study
- Industry-experienced tutors with current, real-world knowledge
- Courses designed in partnership with employers to meet workforce needs
- Professional qualifications and pathways into higher education or employment
- State-of-the-art facilities, workshops, and a cutting-edge green skills lab
- A unique employability and work experience programme to help you stand out
- Outstanding student support services covering careers, finance, wellbeing, and additional learning needs
- Award-winning bus travel scheme for full-time students
- Excellent gyms, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces for an active lifestyle
- A supportive, inclusive college community that celebrates diversity and individuality.
Ready to take the next step?
- Search our courses and find the right pathway for you
- Book your place at our next open event and experience our college for yourself
- If you are a business, make contact with us to see how we can support you
- Get in touch to find out more about how we can support your future.
At West Notts College, everything we do is shaped by a clear sense of purpose and ambition. Our mission, vision, and values provide the foundation for how we support students, work with employers, and serve our communities.
Meet the leadership team – the group responsible for shaping every aspect of college life and driving its future direction.
Here you’ll find all the key term dates, including the start and end of each term, half-term breaks, staff development days, and holiday closures. Whether you’re a student, parent/carer, this page will help you plan ahead and make the most of your time at college.
Campuses
West Notts College is a vibrant, thriving college, welcoming thousands of students every year. To support this, we offer large, well-equipped campuses designed to provide an outstanding learning environment for every student.
Work for us
As one of the largest employers in the Mansfield and Ashfield area, we value our employees as our greatest asset and we are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional staff who make a real difference for our students.
Governance
The Corporation Board is the governing body of the college. Its members are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds, reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
Policies and privacy notices
Need information about the college’s policies and procedures? We’ve produced a number of useful downloads so you can access them quickly and easily.
Tutors and support staff
Our staff are experts in their field. They are joined by a wealth of industry professionals who regularly visit the college to impart specialist knowledge to students.
