College Accommodation
Accommodation Package and Facilities
OFSTED rated OUTSTANDING accommodation
why wouldn’t you want to experience it?
With 185 bedrooms across campus we make it easy for you to study here no matter where you are from. Our own bursary scheme along with a variety of charitable foundations offering financial assistance makes accommodation accessible for everyone regardless of their financial background.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to live, learn and thrive in the heart of the action.
◊ COMMUNITY ◊ SUPPORTIVE ◊ INCLUSIVE ◊ VIBRANT ◊
Will you make Plumpton your home?
Our onsite accommodation offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and community, providing an ideal living space for your educational journey, here's why you'll love calling Plumpton your home away from home.
Our all inclusive offer includes:
- Campus wide wi-fi
- 24 hour support from our friendly, approachable student services team
- No commute
- All meals included
- Daily cleaning
- Access to a gaming room and esports competitions
- Independent living skills
- Small vibrant community
- High academic achievement rates
- All utility bills included
- Onsite gym access and membership
- Onsite student bar (18+ only)
- 24 hour access to the library
- Full social calendar of activities and events
- Many forms of financial assistance available - it's cheaper than you think!
Terms and Conditions of Accommodation
OFSTED Report 2023
- Ofsted Residential Inspection Report - March 2023
Unlike some other residential colleges, Plumpton College offers a full care package for all of its residential students to ensure that they have the best college experience possible. Ofsted have rated our residential provision as “Outstanding” in our 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2023 inspections, directly relating the exemplary care of the students to high success rates and their good employability. The residential community at the College was described as one that fostered friendships and raised personal confidence, through an atmosphere that is rich in good family values, trust and respect.
Apply for your accommodation today!
Different room types
Single room without a basin
Provided in your room is a:
- desk
- chair
- curtains/blinds
- standard single bed
- mattress
- mattress protector
- wardrobe
- bedside table
- underbed storage
- heating either by radiator or underfloor heating
Single room with a basin
Provided in your room is a:
- sink
- desk
- chair
- curtains/blinds
- standard single bed
- mattress
- mattress protector
- wardrobe
- bedside table
- underbed storage
- heating either by radiator or underfloor heating.
Ensuite Room
Ensuite rooms contain a small private bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower.
We also provide for you:
- desk
- chair
- curtains/blinds
- standard single bed
- mattress
- mattress protector
- wardrobe
- bedside table
- underbed storage
- heating either by radiator or underfloor heating.
Outcomes for students are outstanding, because they make significant progress in their academic and vocational studies from their starting points, compared to their non-resident peers and students in other local colleges.
All your questions answered
How much will it cost and is there any financial help available?
Costs for 2026-27
| Room Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Superior single room with en-suite | £9,240 (per year) |
| Single room with en-suite | £8,610 (per year) |
| Superior single room with basin | £7,560 (per year) |
| Single room with basin | £7,280 (per year) |
| Single room (without basin/no en-suite) | £6,405 (per year) |
| Room damage/breakages deposits (all students) | £200 (per year) |
The areas of our accommodation differ and do not all contain each type of room. The area allocated to each age group depends on application numbers and can change each year.
There is financial support available to assist with the costs of accommodation. For more information, visit our financial support & bursaries page.
How do I pay facility and accommodation fees?
Accommodation fees are paid via a separate secure online portal, details of which you will receive with your room offer.
A non-refundable deposit payment of £200 is required before moving in, along with either payment of the balance in full, or an instalment plan put in place.
You can either pay the accommodation fees balance in full at the start of the academic year or set up a recurring card payment plan. The first payment and the recurring card payment plan must be made before moving in.
With a recurring card payment plan your debit or credit card is charged either monthly or termly.
A damage deposit of £200 is required to be paid in addition to the cost of the room. It is refundable once room is vacated and will be subject to deductions if there has been damage.
Payment of damage deposit is spread across the payment plan.
If a monthly payment plan is selected, the balance is then collected in seven equal instalments on these dates:
- 1st September (paid before moving in)
- 1st October
- 1st November
- 1st December
- 1st January
- 1st February
- 1st March
If a termly payment plan is selected, the balance is then collected in three equal instalments on these dates:
- 1st September (paid before moving in)
- 1st January
- 1st April
A payment plan can be set up on any debit or credit card, with the exception of American Express.
To ensure a bursary award is applied against the first instalment, bursary applications for accommodation must be submitted (including all evidence required) by 31 July. If the bursary has not been awarded the full amount will be due and the bursary award amount will be adjusted when a satisfactory bursary application is completed.
A two-week cooling off period is given in September where a student may move out and will only be charged the £200 non-refundable deposit payment. After the cooling off period 6 weeks (term time) notice is required, and from the day that notice is given a further six weeks is payable, excluding Christmas and Easter holidays.
Accommodation fees must be paid in full before the close of the summer term in June, as any outstanding debts may affect the ability to enrol as a returning student or graduate from the course.
Is there a bursary to help with accommodation costs?
A bursary is available for accommodation costs for students from households that have an income below £50,000.
The purpose of the bursary is to support students in financial hardship and to ensure access to education. The level of bursary awarded will depend on circumstance and can be used for accommodation, transport, equipment and other costs necessary for access to education.
HE students can receive a cash award paid termly, ranging from £600 to £1000 per year, pro rata for part time students.
The bursary is conditional on good attendance, punctuality and behaviour.
To apply for the bursary you will need the following supporting info: P60, benefit letters /allowances, bank statements, income and expenditure accounts. They need to be recent, within last 3 months.
Contact details for help with the Bursary application:
Bursary Team
01273892102 or bursary@plumpton.ac.uk
Residential Accommodation
Allocation Policy
We have great demand for our rooms here at Plumpton. Consequently we have a priority system for allocation. Linked to our Residential Fund Criteria, priority is based on the following conditions, you’ll need to show that:
- You’re on a full-time study programme which may need you to be available on-site at unsociable hours.
- You would otherwise be travelling from remote areas not regularly serviced by public transport and travelling daily would be difficult.
- An assessment of your ability to live independently.
If you do not meet these criteria and there are room vacancies available, you will be allocated a room. During your application process, you can indicate which type of room you’d prefer. We’ll make every effort to meet your requirements where possible.
You can apply for accommodation from the autumn term of the year before you join us at Plumpton College. As demand is high, we recommend that you apply as early as possible to help with our planning and room allocation process. We make our room allocation decisions in July. You’ll have 14 days to accept or reject the room you’ve been offered.
