Ashington Campus Timeline

The new Ashington Campus has been developed through a collaborative effort between Northumberland College (part of Education Partnership North East), Department for Education, Northumberland County Council and Advance Northumberland. 

Supported by a wide range of employers, the campus will revolutionise skills education and skills.

2025
March
Spade in the ground
31st March 2025

Partners celebrate breaking ground at the new Ashington Campus site at Advance Northumberland’s Wansbeck Business Park.

January
School of Health to open at new Ashington Campus
School of Health to open at new Ashington Campus

A transformative new partnership to provide visible NHS career pathways for local people has been announced, which will provide clear pathways into NHS careers.

2024
July
New Ashington campus granted planning permission by councillors
New Ashington campus granted planning permission by councillors

Northumberland College’s pioneering new Ashington Campus has moved a step closer after the venture was granted planning approval.

2023
December
Planning permission submitted for Ashington college campus
New Ashington Campus

Plans have been submitted by the Department of Education (DfE) to build an ambitious and transformational college campus for Northumberland College.

March
Leaders back Ashington’s College of the Future
Leaders back Ashington’s College of the Future

Business leaders and sustainability champions have welcomed news of Northumberland College’s groundbreaking Gen Zero Ashington Campus.

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