Year: 2021

Students and Staff Shine at Abbey College Manchester’s Winter Show

14th December 21

An impressive array of talent was recently showcased at the college’s annual Winter Concert, with students and staff members joining together for the festivities in aid of charity. Gifted performers took centre stage at the Unitarian Chapel on Cross Street for the highly-anticipated event, raising much-needed awareness and funds for mentoring charity Citywise and also…

Virtual Tour of Abbey College Manchester

25th November 21

Recording of the virtual tour of Abbey College Manchester given by Iain Stewart and Marc Arrowsmith.  During the tour they showed viewers around the college facilities including classrooms, boarding and communal areas. They also discussed about learning and living and at Abbey College Manchester including enrichment activities and university preparation.   To find out how…

Innovative Partnership to Benefit Abbey College Manchester’s Aspiring Medics

4th November 21

Abbey College Manchester has announced a pioneering new collaboration with the University of Buckingham, benefitting aspiring medical students and expanding the college’s thriving university partnerships programme. The leading independent college has partnered with the dynamic university to deliver its Medicine Diseases and Society Module, providing unrivalled opportunities to students to ensure that they are better…

New Principal Announced

11th October 21

Abbey College Manchester has announced the appointment of its new Principal, Chris Randell, who will take over the running of the college in January 2022 following the departure of Liz Elam, who is leaving the college after twenty-two years of exceptional service. Chris, who has been Assistant Principal at Abbey College Manchester since September 2019,…

Clydesdale House is now open and welcome to our new house-parents

16th September 21

It has been an exciting start to the new academic year as we have welcomed boarding students into our new boarding facility, Clydesdale House. The new purpose built boarding house is for Students aged 16 or above and and offers high-quality, safe accommodation in the city centre and within a 10 minute walk of Abbey…

Outstanding GCSE results for 2021

12th August 21

Our Abbey College Manchester GCSE students have achieved an impressive set of results in 2021. From a total of 80 GCSEs sat, 14% were awarded the top grade of 9, and nearly half achieved 9-7 grades. The pass rate was 100%. Abbey College Manchester 2021 GCSE Results 9            9-8        9-7        9-6        9-5/4    9-1 14%      28%     …

A-level Results Success for Abbey College Manchester

10th August 21

Today Abbey College Manchester is celebrating exceptional A Level results today (10 August). Our triumphant cohort of students obtained their results this morning, boasting an impressive overall pass rate of 100%. Year upon year the college continues to obtain excellent results, with 2021 being no exception. More than a third of students attained the highest…

Academic Success on Abbey Manchester’s Unique Programme

5th August 21

Abbey College Manchester is celebrating the success of its unique Combined Studies Programme and a 100% overall pass rate, with one high-performing student, Wesaal, achieving an outstanding 90%. Offering an exciting alternative to A-Levels, the college’s Combined Studies Programme provides a direct pathway to a university degree or a degree with foundation year at selected…

Back of the Net!… Football Success for Abbey Manchester Trio

3rd August 21

A trio of talented footballers from Abbey College Manchester have secured an invaluable opportunity, receiving a much-coveted invitation to train with semi-professional clubs over the summer. The three students, who are currently studying on the Academic Studies with Football Training programme in association with International House Manchester (IHM), impressed the local teams and are now…

100% pass rate for IFP Students

5th July 21

Abbey College Manchester International Foundation Programme students have achieved an amazing overall average score of 70% across all of our foundation pathways in 2021, with a 100% pass rate. This breaks down by subject as follows: Business and Economics 68% Science 64% Engineering 64% Medicine 84% The highest score achieved was an incredible 94%. Our…