Riverside College Widnes & Runcorn

14/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to talented Riverside student and former Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy pupil Ruby Ungi on achieving outstanding results and securing a place at Edge Hill University to study Primary Education!

We wish you every success and happiness as you begin this exciting new chapter.

✨ Best of luck for the future! ✨

14/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to talented Riverside student and former Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School pupil Abbie Kennedy on achieving outstanding results and securing a place at the University of Chester to study Criminology!

We wish you every success and happiness as you begin this exciting new chapter.

✨ Best of luck for the future! ✨

13/08/2026

There was excitement and celebration across campus at Riverside College, as the Class of 2026 achieved exceptional exam results, securing places at universities, apprenticeships and careers.

The college achieved outstanding results across a range of sector-focused qualifications. Level 3 BTEC programmes achieved a 99% pass rate, with 79% of students securing Distinction* / Distinction grades. Students studying T Levels celebrated a 100% pass rate, with 95% achieving high grades.

There was excitement and celebration across campus at Riverside College, as the Class of 2026 achieved exceptional exam results, securing places at universities, apprenticeships and careers. The college achieved outstanding results across a range of sector-focused qualifications. Level 3 BTEC …

12/08/2026

Good luck to all our students collecting their Level 3 BTEC and T Level results tomorrow! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication and resilience you've shown throughout your studies.

If you are joining us to collect your results, you can celebrate with us from 9am - 10am.

Results can be collected at Centre Stage.

If you can’t join us, results will be posted on solar and emailed to student email accounts from 9am.

For full Results Day information, please visit www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/results-day-information

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

20/07/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Riverside College’s Hairdressing Department has won the Employer Engagement Award at the prestigious Concept Hair College Recognition Awards.

This fantastic achievement recognises our commitment to building strong partnerships with employers and creating outstanding opportunities for apprentices within the hairdressing industry.

A huge congratulations to our dedicated Hairdressing and Apprenticeships team for their hard work, passion, and commitment. This award is a testament to the positive impact they continue to make for both our students and industry partners.

Well done, everyone! 🎉

Read the full story here: https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/riverside-college-hairdressing-department-recognised-with-employer-engagement-award/

17/07/2026

🚀 New apprenticeship vacancies! We have a great range of exciting apprenticeships available across Widnes and Runcorn, apply now!

🔧 Metal Fabricator Apprentice – Abbey Logistics Group Ltd.
✂️ Hairdressing Apprentice – Creme de la Creme
💬 Customer Experience Apprentice – Freeway UK Insurance Services Ltd.
📋 Business Administrator Apprentice – 3D Trans Ltd.
💻 Technical Support Apprentice – Oxhoo UK Ltd.
📊 Business Administrator Apprentice – Calon Associates Ltd.
🖥️ IT Technician Apprentice – Riverside College
📁 Business Administration Apprentice – Facilities Heating Maintenance Ltd.

Closing dates range from 19 July to 3 August 2026, so don't delay!

⚠️ Important: When applying for these vacancies, please include your GCSE results as part of your application. This is essential and may be required before your application can be considered.

Don't miss your chance to earn, learn and gain valuable workplace experience with leading local employers.

👉 Apply now before the deadlines close!
www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancies

13/07/2026

💙 Exciting things are happening in Runcorn! Riverside College is proud to be partnering with WELL Runcorn Hub, a brand-new community hub bringing together health, wellbeing, support and education services under one roof.

From September, Riverside College will be delivering a range of adult courses at WELL Runcorn, including Maths, English, ESOL, Counselling and Unlocking You: A Self-Awareness Journey, creating even more opportunities for local residents to learn new skills, gain qualifications and boost their confidence.

Based in the former Runcorn Library, WELL Runcorn has been designed as an inclusive and welcoming space where the community can access support, make connections and discover new opportunities.

📝 Apply now: https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/apply

08/07/2026

🚀 We've got three exciting apprenticeship vacancies available now with fantastic local employers across Widnes and Runcorn.

📋 Business Administrator Apprentice with 3D Trans Ltd
📅 Closing Date: 19 July 2026

Gain valuable office and administration experience within a busy transport traffic office, arranging transport bookings and supporting day-to-day business operations while working towards a Level 3 qualification.

💬 Customer Experience Apprentice with Freeway UK Insurance Services Ltd
📅 Closing Date: 20 July 2026

Develop customer service skills while supporting customers across phone, email, live chat, and social media. A fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in customer experience.

💻 Technical Support Apprentice with OXHOO UK Ltd
📅 Closing Date: 24 July 2026

Passionate about IT? Join a growing company as a Level 3 ICT Support Technician Apprentice and build hands-on technical skills while earning and learning.

✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Gain recognised qualifications
✅ Build valuable workplace experience
✅ Start your career with leading local employers

🔗 Learn more and apply now: www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships/vacancies