About us
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is a dynamic partnership between Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College.
It is one of the largest college groups in the country with campuses across the North East region from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Tees Valley.
We are the top performing college group in the North East and rated Outstanding by Ofsted, highlighting our remarkable journey.
Our colleges and campuses
Each institution within Education Partnership North East - Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College - operates with a location-based approach that aligns education development with the specific needs of their local communities.
Whether it’s Sunderland College’s pioneering collaboration with Nissan to support the region’s growing automotive sector or Northumberland College’s national recognition as a top-performing land-based provider, our curriculum is designed to meet the demands of local industries.
By equipping students with relevant, future-ready skills, we are developing the next generation of changemakers who will drive economic growth and innovation across the North East.
