Year: 2022
Creative Writing Competition Winner
This half term we held our Creative Writing Competition with the theme of Manchester. Students were invited to write 300 words which could be non fiction, fiction or poetry. James, Gilly and Karen from the English department had the tricky task of judging the entries, but all agreed the winner was Ada in Year 13…
Living and Studying in Abbey College Manchester
Join College Principal, Chris Randell and two of our current students for an insight into being an International Student here at Abbey College Manchester. This is a recording of a live online event held on 24th November and provides details about the opportunities for the students at the college and what it is like living…
Artistic Abbey College Manchester Student Excels
Gifted artist and Abbey College Manchester student Jedidah, has been highly-commended for her exceptional creative talent in a prestigious national art competition. Jedidah, who studied A Levels here, achieved a much-coveted second-place prize at this year’s ISA National Art Competition for her hand-drawn masterpiece, ‘Imperfections’. The intricate portrait was entered into the ‘2D Art Individual…
Abbey College Manchester to Expand Sports Courses to Offer Professional Cycling
Students will be told to get on their bikes next year when they enrol on the new Academic Studies with Cycling Training programme, launched in partnership with Manchester Cycling Academy. The innovative course, which will be the first of its kind in the UK and is believed to be the first of its kind in…
Abbey College Manchester Opens Wellbeing Centre
Abbey College Manchester has enhanced its student welfare provision with the creation and opening of a dedicated wellbeing area. Situated in the heart of the city centre-based college and accessible for all, the new facility offers a quiet and relaxing sanctuary for students to use throughout the school day, including before and after lessons, and…
Advantages of Attending a Dedicated Sixth Form College
Independent Sixth Form Colleges, such as Abbey College Manchester, are a popular choice for students looking for a more mature, independent learning environment and there are many advantages that this environment offers to students aiming gain entry to a top university. Independent colleges follow the same guidelines and regulations as any independent school and are…
STATEMENT FROM THE PRINCIPAL ON THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The entire Abbey College Manchester community is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with King Charles III, The Queen Consort and the entire Royal Family at this time of sorrow. She lived a life of kindness, compassion and humility, and will always be remembered for her selfless service,…
GCSE Results Success
Abbey College Manchester is celebrating the outstanding GCSE results secured by its students today (25 August). The leading independent college is delighted to announce significant increases on results obtained in 2019 when students last sat invigilated exams and last year’s teacher-assessed grades. An impressive 25% of GCSE exams taken have been graded at the highest…
A Level Results Success for Abbey College Manchester
Abbey College Manchester is celebrating success today (18 August), as students secure an exceptional set of A Level results. The triumphant cohort of students, who following the pandemic sat public examinations for the first time, obtained their results from the leading independent college, boasting a remarkable 100% pass rate. More than a third of students…
Guide to A Level Results Day
A-Level Results Day, Thursday 17th August, is almost upon us. Don’t panic! Abbey College Manchester’s Guide to A-Level Results Day is here to help you.
