Students have been welcomed to Corby’s newest education setting in the heart of the town centre – a £9.6m facility in Willow Place.
So far about 100 pupils have enrolled on A-level courses, ranging from film studies to PE, at the Bedford College group’s new Corby sixth form.
Work is still carrying on to finish the refurbishment of the old Corby Library and offices.
Classrooms, science labs, a canteen, learning resource centre and a performance space fill the three-storey facility paid for with cash from the government’s Towns Fund.
This morning the Northants Telegraph went to look around and speak to staff and students as the campus opened.
1. The Corby Sixth Form new campus opens to students
The Corby Sixth Form new campus opens to students - headteacher Helen Smith Photo: Alison Bagley
2. The Corby Sixth Form new campus opens to students
Centre Administrator Bettina Williams will welcome students and staff to the new campus Photo: Alison Bagley
3. The Corby Sixth Form new campus opens to students
Ellis Clipston and Ana Lazarevic are two of the new students. Photo: Alison Bagley
4. The Corby Sixth Form new campus opens to students
Bedford College principal Robin Webber-Jones in the Learning Resource Centre Photo: Alison Bagley