Hull College Eyes Campus Expansion with New Sixth Form Centre

Ron Dearing University Technical College, located in Hull, is proposing to expand its educational facilities. Plans have been submitted to convert office space at The Maltings, a city centre location on Silvester Street, into an extension of its current Kingston Square campus. This expansion will establish a new sixth form centre featuring independent study spaces, collaborative learning zones, and a dedicated workspace. Additionally, five new classrooms for sixth form students are included in the proposal. Minor internal adjustments, such as screening and access control, are part of the submission, with no external changes planned.

The college, which caters to students aged 14-18 and specializes in digital, engineering, and art and design, has experienced consistent growth since its establishment in 2017. It remains oversubscribed, indicating high demand for its employer-led curriculum. Although the new facilities will enhance the learning environment, they are not anticipated to increase the overall student capacity. The proposal is currently open for public comment via the Hull City Council's planning portal until October 8th.