Situated in the centre of town, Hartlepool College of Further Education serves the post 16 education and training needs of Hartlepool and the community. Working in conjunction with a range of partners, the College aims to achieve this ambition with the intention of helping to support and enhance the economic and social development of the community as a whole. In doing so the College aims to help each individual to achieve their personal ambition.

Hartlepool College of Further Education opened its £62million campus in 2012. The College currently has approximately 8,000 learners following full and part-time courses, studying for academic, vocational and work-based learning qualifications.