College Ethos

Our Mission

Academic excellence to transform life chances for young people in our community.

Our Vision

Resilience

We foster resilience by encouraging students and staff to persevere through challenge, learn from setbacks, and maintain high aspirations. At Rochdale Sixth Form College, resilience means developing confidence, independence, and the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world, ensuring every learner is prepared for further study, employment, and life beyond college.

Support

Support is at the heart of everything we do. We provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students feel they belong, are valued, and listened to. Through strong pastoral care, high-quality teaching, and tailored guidance, we ensure every individual has the help they need to succeed academically and personally.

Fairness

We are committed to fairness in all aspects of college life. This means treating everyone with respect, applying expectations consistently, and ensuring equality of opportunity for all members of our community. We actively challenge discrimination and remove barriers so that every student can thrive.

Compassionate Rigour

Compassionate rigour combines high expectations with understanding and care. We challenge students to achieve their best while recognising individual circumstances and needs. We create a culture where excellence is pursued through encouragement, accountability, and genuine care for wellbeing.