principal’s welcome

Dear prospective student

I am delighted that you are looking to apply to Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC). We are an excellent choice.

RSFC is one of the best sixth form colleges in the country for student progress and students who come to us consistently perform exceptionally well. Indeed, in recognition of the fantastic achievements of our students and staff RSFC was named Sixth-form college of the year 2021 in the recent Times Educational Supplement Awards. So, if you want to be a part of our exciting, vibrant and highly successful college, please read on.

RSFC are specialists within the sixth form sector; our mission is to support and enable you to shape your future. Our track record shows that RSFC is very successful in helping students reach their potential. RSFC, along with our local community, is very proud that Ofsted rates us as a grade 1, an ‘Outstanding’ college.

RSFC has a reputation for nurturing and developing the potential that exists within every student and member of staff. Our students are hard-working, tenacious and exhibit exemplary behaviour; RSFC staff are highly skilled and dedicated professionals. Consequently, RSFC has a national reputation for excellence, and the college is regularly cited as an example of the very best practice in the sixth form sector. Richard Ronksley

Principal

Reflecting on the successes of RSFC is recognition of past endeavours, of which we are very proud, but to be outstanding and ensure that RSFC provides the best sixth form experience to every student means that RSFC is constantly adapting and evolving. Our commitment to be at the forefront of sixth form education and ensure that you benefit from a second-to-none education is uncompromising. Through the ongoing uncertainties of the pandemic, one promise I can make is that your experience at RSFC will be supportive, rewarding and memorable.

I trust you will find this prospectus informative and useful in helping you make your choices. The next year will be an exciting, and sometimes nervous, time for you. Please be assured, you are never alone at RSFC; there will always be someone to support and guide you before, during and after your studies.

With very best wishes for your forthcoming examinations.

Richard Ronksley Principal