Consultation on Rochdale Sixth Form College expansion

Rochdale Sixth Form College

A consultation has been launched on expanding the Rochdale Sixth Form College.

The Altus Education Partnership Trustees and the Local Governing Body for Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) are in consultation on a proposed expansion of the college premises to accommodate local demographic need.

Rochdale Sixth Form College has made a capital funding application to the Department for Education Post-16 Capacity Fund, which allows colleges and sixth forms to bid for cash to extend their premises when they need to expand their pupil intake.

As part of this application they are consulting with students, staff, parents, and the local community.

The proposals suggest adding to the existing building, creating a further 18 classrooms.

Richard Ronksley, principal and CEO of Rochdale Sixth Form College, said: "The Post-16 Capacity Fund is an exciting opportunity for RSFC to increase classroom accommodation within the existing college site.

"Within the bid RSFC have submitted statistical evidence to show that the proposed expansion of college premises is to accommodate the demographic growth in the borough of Rochdale.

"The bid has now been submitted, but as part of the business case we need the opinions and support of our stakeholders and the local opinion.

"We expect to receive a final decision on the funding application in Spring 2023."

For further information please visit their website at www.rochdalesfc.ac.uk/574/consultation-for-expansion-1

The consultation runs until 12noon on Tuesday 24 January 2023.

You can express your opinions by:

• Writing to: Post-16 Capacity Fund Consultations, Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
• Emailing: consultation@rochdalesfc.ac.uk