Welcome to Derwentside College

Located in Consett, Derwentside College provides an impressive learning environment for a wide range of vocational courses. With excellent achievement rates and highly-experienced tutors, Derwentside College is an ideal place to learn, achieve and succeed.

The College provides a good range of financial support: full-time learners, aged 16-18 receive free travel (including evening and weekend travel) free meal vouchers, as well as support to purchase equipment.

Social inclusion is at the heart of the College’s mission, as well as the ability, focus and expertise to assist our learners to find employment in a wide range of occupational areas.