About Northern Trains
Northern is a major train operator in the North of England that also delivers structured apprenticeship and training programmes for current and aspiring rail professionals. Through its dedicated training academies and early careers offer, Northern provides paid apprenticeships that combine on‑the‑job experience with formal study leading to recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships cover a range o...
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Key Facts
- Active Learners:
- 1,073
- Standards:
- 2
- Locations:
- 4
Official Sources
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| Passenger transport operative | L2 | £6,000 | N/A | -- |
| Train Driver | L3 | £21,000 | N/A | -- |
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Ofsted
Inspected February 2024- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
Source: Ofsted further education and skills inspection outcomes, published on GOV.UK under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We publish Ofsted's judgement as given and do not grade providers ourselves. Read the full inspection report on Ofsted
Performance Data
Employer Score
N/AApprentice Score
4.0Active Learners
1,073
Official achievement data by course
DfE-published rates for 2024/25. Achievement counts everyone who left the programme; pass rate counts only those who reached end-point assessment.
| Course | Achievement | Pass rate | Retention | Learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Transport Operative | 81.4% | 100% | 81.4% | 170 |
| Train Driver | 90.5% | 100% | 90.5% | 170 |
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted inspection data coming soon.
Data sourced from Skills England, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the National Achievement Rate Tables. View on Find Apprenticeship Training