CAPA College

CAPA College states commitment to full inclusion, treating all children fairly and working with families and partner agencies to support SEND needs.

“CAPA College are committed to being fully inclusive, where all members of our College are treated fairly and equally. By working in partnership with children, families and partner agencies, we ensure that all children receive the support they need to access all aspects of College life.”

Dedicated Student Support Team with exceptional SEND and learning support provision

“We have a dedicated Student Support Team, exceptional SEND and learning support provision and offer incremental financial support for lower income families.”

Pastoral support, wellbeing and safeguarding are central to CAPA College's ethos with a dedicated team

“At CAPA College, your physical, mental health and overall wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our caring and dedicated pastoral support team are here to ensure you feel safe, supported and valued every day.”

Named Designated Safeguarding Leads with contact email provided

“To get in touch with the Safeguarding Team, please email safeguarding@capacollege.co.uk”

Specialist performing arts pathways in Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Film & TV and Production

“We have five specialist pathways offering professional training and education in Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Film & TV and Production over two years of full-time study.”

Strong partnerships with industry leaders including ITV Academy, Channel 4, Production Park and Screen Yorkshire

“We have strong partnerships with industry leaders in order to provide invaluable opportunities for our students. These collaborations span across multiple sectors, including ITV Academy, Channel 4, Production Park and Screen Yorkshire and offer platforms for students to gain hands-on experience and kickstart their careers.”

Students take part in professional projects, guest masterclasses, real-world work placements, and performances

“You’ll have the chance to be part of professional projects, take part in guest masterclasses, get real-world work placements and perform in some amazing shows.”

CAPA College's ethos is 'ACE' — Accessibility, Collaboration and Excellence

“Our ethos is ACE – and Accessibility, Collaboration and Excellence are at the heart of all that we do”

College's ethos is built on three named core values: Accessibility, Collaboration, Excellence

“our ethos can be summed up with three key values: Accessibility, Collaboration and Excellence. These aren’t just words to us – they shape everything we do.”

16-19 specialist creative arts college with five pathways over two years

“CAPA College is a trailblazing Creative and Performing Arts College for 16-19 year olds located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have five specialist pathways offering professional training and education in Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Film & TV and Production over two years of full-time study.”

Level 3 vocational programmes with option of A level or EPQ across 5 curriculum pathways

“Students study level 3 programmes which include a main vocational qualification (extended diploma in performing and production arts), with the option also to study an A level or extended project qualification. There are 5 curriculum pathways: production, drama, dance, musical theatre and film and television.”

Minimum entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at Level 4 or above including English and Maths, with some flexibility

“Entry to CAPA College requires a minimum of 5 GCSES at Level 4 or above (including GCSE English and GCSE Maths). In exceptional cases, a student with a Level 3 in either GCSE English or GCSE Maths (but not both) may be accepted.”

Applicants complete an online application form or email admissions for more information

“Complete an Application Form online at [www.capa.college](http://www.capa.college) or email admissions@capacollege.co.uk for more information.”

Graduates secured places at prestigious universities and conservatoires and have gone on to notable Arts careers

“Our graduates have secured places at prestigious universities and Arts conservatoires including RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall and Rambert School as well as forging spectacular careers in the Arts as West End performers, Hollywood actors, leading choreographers, international designers and award-winning film producers.”

Graduates progress to careers in West End shows, cruise ships, and streaming platforms

“With past students in just about every West End show, on cruise ships all over the world and appearing in shows on nearly every streaming platform, CAPA College graduates progress to phenomenal careers, helping to shape the future of the Creative and Performing Arts.”

Highest performing 16-19 Free School nationally with 100% A*-C results, ranked top 1% for student progress including independent sector

“We are the highest performing 16-19 Free School in the country with 100% A\*-C results and are ranked in the top 1% nationally (including the independent sector) for student progress.”

100% A*-C results, top 1% for student progress, highest performing DfE-funded Free School

“We are proud to be the highest performing DfE-funded Free School in the country with 100% A\*-C results and ranked in the top 1% for student progress.”