Education Partnership North East

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is a dynamic partnership between Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College. 

We believe that culture and quality are equally important and as such place a high value on living and breathing our professional values. We constantly striving to ensure that we are consistently authentic, respectful, innovative and ambitious for our students, people and partners.

Our people come to work every day to make a positive difference to our community of students. We are passionate about positively contributing to the social, economic and educational outcomes of our region.

Following the merger with Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College, we are now one of the largest college groups in the country. Our campuses span across Northumberland, Sunderland and Hartlepool; with a catchment area from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Tees Valley. Whilst we are working hard to create a one-college approach, each one of our colleges will remain strongly connected to the communities that they serve.

In October 2024, we were rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, marking a significant milestone in our remarkable journey.