A Tradition of Achievement
For half a century, Thomas Rotherham College has been providing students and young people in South Yorkshire with a valuable stepping stone between school life and adulthood, both in education and life skills.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in September, since its first class of sixth form students walked through its imposing collegiate gothic doors in 1967, the college still retains its traditional values of high achievement attained by excellent guidance and support.
The college takes its name from the once Lord Chancellor and Archbishop of York, Thomas Rotherham, who founded Rotherham’s College of Jesus in the 1400s. This went on to become Rotherham Grammar School which moved into the grade II listed Moorgate Road building in 1890 after this too had been previously used as a theological college for training ministers.
Now predominantly a college for 16 to 19-year-olds, TRC specialises in advanced level courses with the widest range of academic A Levels and BTECs in the area.
Before young people make the choice between university studies, training as an apprentice or heading into full-time work, their time at TRC will help build skills and independence to guide them on their individual route.
Whatever career is in the pipeline, be it a doctor or designer, psychologist or physiotherapist, the courses at TRC are well- equipped to give students a broad range of knowledge to point them in the right direction.
Students can choose any combination of three subjects in areas they are interested in. While choices should be realistic, students are also encouraged to be ambitious and challenge themselves; the college’s high achievement rates are testimony to the hard work students continue to put in.
There’s everything from film, photography and performing arts for those destined for the rolling credits; science, psychology, and health and social for those looking to excel in medicine; and business, law and criminology for budding entrepreneurs who might end up behind the gavel.
Thomas Rotherham also offers two sports academies in football and rugby where promising sports students can continue training with Rotherham United and Rotherham Titans alongside their studies.
While some choose not to continue in education after TRC, almost 20 percent of students gain places at world class Russell Group universities, as well as 55 students who have gone on to Oxbridge in the last 11 years. Those who steer away from the university route find their choices broadened, often accepted on prestigious apprenticeships or high quality employment.
Supported by a progress tutor to track their college progress, there is also pastoral support such as learning mentors and counsellors for help during the more testing times as well as careers advice and help finding real-life work experience to improve their CVs.
Outside of studies, there’s an on-site sports club and gym plus extra-curricular activities such as first aid courses, student newspaper and the Duke of Edinburgh Award; past students have also been on trips to South Africa, New York and Iceland.
No matter where you live in South Yorkshire, the college is easily accessible with dedicated bus routes from Hoyland to Ecclesfield, Conisbrough to Westfield.
Alongside its day-to-day base as a Sixth Form College for young students, the college also offers language courses for adults looking to improve their fluency or start from scratch.
From beginner to advanced, learn to speak French, Spanish or Italian for fun, holidays or general interest. Along with learning the basics to help in real-life situations such as asking for directions or ordering a meal, you can also progress onto advanced courses to develop grammar, foreign history and social interests.
For those who want to achieve high in life, Thomas Rotherham College has the potential to help you reach your goals.
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