Craven College

04/06/2026

Friday 05 June (morning) - GCSE English Language Paper 2

Please note that all classes (apart from those for Apprenticeships, Aviation, Equine and Degree Level students) will NOT be taking place during the exam tomorrow morning.

See further details below.

Please note that all classes (apart from those for Apprenticeships, Aviation, Equine and Degree Level students) will NOT be taking place during the mornings of English & Maths exams.

• Wednesday 03 June (morning) - GCSE Maths 2 (calculator)
• Friday 05 June (morning) - GCSE English Language Paper 2

Classes will resume in the afternoons on each of these dates, and normal class timetables will resume from Monday 08 June 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns about these arrangements, students should speak directly with their tutor or the English and maths team.

Please remember to bring your College ID badge when attending your exam. It is important that you can be easily identified whilst on campus and at your exam.

04/06/2026

This week, seven of our Beauty Therapy Level 3 students had the fantastic opportunity to experience working in a luxury spa when they took over The Spa at The Devonshire Arms near Bolton Abbey for a day!

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4fZIDgk

The Devonshire Arms Hotel

03/06/2026

Are you in Year 11 and have applied for a course at starting in September 2026? Then book your place at our Future Student Morning on Friday, 26 June 2026!

What can you expect from the event? You will…

🎨 Take part in fun workshops and activities run in collaboration with industry experts and local businesses

🤝 Collaborate with curriculum areas across the campus

👥 Meet your future classmates and tutors in person

📋 Find out essential enrolment information so you’re ready to enrol with us in the summer and start in September

🏫 Familiarise yourself with our campus

📝 Speak with our Admissions team to accept your offer or make an application if you haven’t done so already

👉 Food, music, fun and free stuff included!

Find out more and book your place here: https://bit.ly/3RDmNoZ

Please note, for the workshop in Horse Management (Equine), please book onto a separate subject-specific event via the link: https://bit.ly/4uF6jLu

02/06/2026

Just before half-term, a group of Level 3 Aviation students left The Aviation Academy and flew out of Leeds Bradford Airport on a whistlestop two-night adventure to Copenhagen, Denmark, with a quick hop over to Malmö, enjoying the sights, culture, and tourist attractions whilst gaining valuable experiences beyond the classroom.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dHYbnz

02/06/2026

Please note that all classes (apart from those for Apprenticeships, Aviation, Equine and Degree Level students) will NOT be taking place during the mornings of English & Maths exams.

• Wednesday 03 June (morning) - GCSE Maths 2 (calculator)
• Friday 05 June (morning) - GCSE English Language Paper 2

Classes will resume in the afternoons on each of these dates, and normal class timetables will resume from Monday 08 June 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns about these arrangements, students should speak directly with their tutor or the English and maths team.

Please remember to bring your College ID badge when attending your exam. It is important that you can be easily identified whilst on campus and at your exam.

02/06/2026

🎉 1 YEAR OF WOOLLY & WHINNY 🎉

Woolly and Whinny originally joined as gifts given away at launch events for the Animal Management Centre (Woolly) and Craven Equine (Whinny).

To mark our 200-year history in 2025, we brought them back to be full-time staff members to help promote the College far and wide!

👉Take a look back at the start of their globetrotting adventures!

As 2025 is the 200th anniversary of Craven College as part of celebrating our history, we’ve brought them back to be full-time staff members to help promote ...

02/06/2026

Are you a parent/guardian of a child currently in year 10 and starting to think about their next steps after school?

We are holding an exciting and interactive Taster Morning on Tuesday, 30 June to explore courses and careers in a subject of their choice, the perfect opportunity for Year 10 students considering joining us in September 2027.

Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/4d3nIap

Please note, students can only register for ONE workshop and need permission from their school to attend.

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

🚌New direct bus route from East Lancashire to Craven College coming September 2026!🚌

From your town to your future! Arriving on campus at 8:30am and departing at 4:30pm we’re here to get you there.

If you’re planning your next steps in education, we know the journey to College is a big consideration. That’s why at Craven College we’ve introduced a brand-new dedicated bus service that connects:

📍Nelson
📍Colne
📍Earby
📍Barnoldswick
📍Skipton

Giving you an easy and stress-free way to travel to and from College.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4ezeV15