Welcome to Plumpton College

Enrolment NOW OPEN

Look out for an email from studentrecords@plumpton.ac.uk with your personalised link to enrol. Use this link to complete the enrolment process, which you can do before receiving your GCSE results.

Once you have completed enrolment, all you'll need to do is upload your confirmed GCSE grades on Results Day (or other applicable qualifications), which is Thursday, 21st August 21st, 2025. Enrolling now ensures your place is secured for September 2025.

Please don't worry if you have yet to receive an email as we are staggering the emails by course.

We are here to help you

Please don’t hesitate to call us on 01273 892006 or email us if you are experiencing any difficulty completing your enrolment form online. You are also welcome to pop into the college over the summer for some help completing the form. If you would like to do this please contact our student records team to book an appointment.

APPLYING FOR A BURSARY

Bursary applications for 2025/2026 are now OPEN.

Bursaries are money given directly to the college by the Government or funding directly from the college to help students who face financial hardship in continuing further education. All students can apply, and if the bursary eligibility and criteria is met, then a bursary can possibly help with the following:

Bus travel
Accommodation
Course equipment/ kit
College meals
Educational trips

If you require any assistance in completing the forms or unsure of which bursary you qualify for, please email our team at bursary@plumpton.ac.uk or phone 01273 892102. They will be happy to help.

TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE

Don't forget to book your tickets!

The best way to travel to college is through our extensive bus network for students. Tickets can be purchased through Zeelo where you'll find information on timetables, prices, routes and more.

Buses arrive and depart from two locations on campus depending on your bus route - down by the Sports Field and up by the Animal Management Centre.

For drop-off points, please use one of the car parks next to the Sports Field and Animal Management Centre. Students can also park in these car parks for free.

Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Team
If for any reason you feel you need any help with your own wellbeing, mental health or safety at college, visit our fantastic team who can support and advise on a range of issues. Sarah, Tracy, Lisa & Jazz are here to help!

Student Services
One stop shop for travel, residential services, enrichment, becoming a class rep, Students' Union and Ambassador roles.

IT Team: helpdesksupport@plumpton.ac.uk

If you have completed enrolment, we recommend connecting your devices to the Plumpton network so you have access to Wi-Fi ready on your first day.

Wearing your College lanyard

Wearing a college lanyard is compulsory at all times when you are on the College campus.

Your lanyard is used to access certain services such as food in the dining room, loaning out library books, accessing areas of the college and most importantly, wearing a lanyard helps us ensure we can identify those who have a right to be on campus and around our students.

Students will incur a £5 fine for not wearing or losing their lanyards.

Your lanyard will be issued to you once you have signed your Learners Agreement which your Programme Manager will do with you as part of your induction.

Enrichment

In addition to your studies, we believe passionately in providing you with opportunities for you to get involved in extracurricular activities while you’re at College.

This could be to;

Try something new
Play a sport – keep fit
Join a support group or society
Meet new friends
Volunteer and make a difference

The enrichment schedule will see dedicated timetabled slots on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays filled with a mixture of clubs, societies, activities, workshops, sports, guest speakers and much more.

Being at college will allow you to step into independence and begin making your own choices and decisions, taking charge of your actions to build a bright and successful future. 🌟

Plumpton College is a professional workplace where three things matter most: respect, independence, and dedication.

On your course, aim to be the best version of yourself. Your success here will depend on:

Showing up – attendance matters.
Getting involved – contribute to lessons and practical assignments.
Meeting deadlines – stay on top of your assessments.
Being prepared – have the right equipment for practical lessons.
Staying curious – ask questions and deepen your understanding.
Chasing your dreams – know your goals and work towards them.
Reflecting and growing – continuously build on what you know.
Stand out! Whether you're aiming for higher education, an apprenticeship, or jumping straight into the workforce, be the best candidate you can be.

Outside of your studies – make the most of all the enrichment opportunities to;

Develop different interests
Meet like-minded people
Learn new skills
Build self-confidence
Volunteer to make a difference to others
Keep fit, both mentally and physically

For many students, we are your first experience of college life which can feel really daunting. We hope you are excited about the possibilities the next couple of years can bring you and if you’re ready for the challenge we’re here to support you every step of the way!

We can’t wait to welcome you to College in September to start this exciting new journey together.

More information on Student Welcome Events is coming soon...

We've put together a timeline for all parents & carers. Find a roadmap of travel, bursary application, Student Welcome and Parent & Guardian Welcome evenings, equipment and kit lists, and when you should expect to hear information prior to the start of term.

View the map provided to find the locations of all our key student services, including where to grab lunch, snacks, parking, bus locations, and more.

Student Info