Category: College News
200+ offers to Top UK Univeristies
UCAS Update: Strong Set of Offers Across the Cohort We are delighted to report another excellent UCAS cycle, with students receiving a high volume of strong offers across a wide range of universities and subject areas, with a number of decisions still to be made. But at this stage we are delighted to report that…
Advantages of a One Year GCSE Course.
Give your child the chance to reset, refocus, and achieve the grades they’re capable of in one structured, supportive year. Many students find themselves off track. This can be due to missed teaching, syllabus mismatches, loss of confidence, or simply being in an environment that isn’t helping them thrive. Our One Year GCSE course is…
Struggling with A Levels? There Is Another Way to Reach University
If A Levels aren’t working out as you hoped, you are not alone. Many students find A Levels overwhelming, stressful or simply not the right fit for how they learn. Others feel unsure about committing to three subjects for two years, or worry that one bad exam could define their future. The good news? A…
From Curiosity to Oxford Offer: Hugo’s Journey to a medicine offer
Year 13 student Hugo talks about his offer to study Medicine at the University of Oxford and how the college supported him in the journey. I think that what stands out about Abbey College Manchester when compared to other schools is the incredible diversity that the college has, not only in culture and nationality, but…
Celebrating Major Milestone with ‘Preparation Pathway for University’ Course
Abbey College Manchester is marking a decade of resounding success of its Combined Studies programme, with its relaunch as Preparation Pathway for University. The programme offers a unique and exciting pathway onto a highly competitive university degree course and a welcome alternative to the traditional two-year linear A-Level, and over the past 10 years, its…
Students Celebrate Global Community at Annual Culture Day
Abbey College Manchester was awash with colour, music and international flavours on Wednesday 11th February as students and staff came together for the college’s annual Culture Day. In the weeks leading up to the celebration, excitement built across the college community. Staff and students suggested significant songs for a joint Culture Day playlist, prepared specialty…
Students Showcase Entrepreneurial Spirit in Creative Charity Challenge
Year 12 and 13 students recently put their entrepreneurial skills to the test by taking part in an innovative charity challenge, raising much-needed funds for a host of charitable organisations. Each tutor group was tasked with developing a business plan to support a charity of their choice, starting with a modest £10 seed loan. The…
Successful University Fair Inspires Future Pathways
On October 15th, we college hosted another highly successful University Fair, welcoming representatives from ten of our partner universities. The event provided an excellent opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students to explore their higher education options and engage directly with university recruitment staff. Throughout the afternoon, students discussed course choices, entry requirements, and university…
IFP Students Outperform Once More with 70% Average in 2025 Results
Our first set of 2025 results are here, and once again our International Foundation Programme students have excelled! The overall average mark achieved by our students this year was an impressive 70%. This is even better than last year’s excellent performance. Our International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a great alternative to A-Level study that allows…
Art Students Celebrate Prestigious Creative Accolades
Students are jubilant after achieving a raft of national wins across two major digital arts competitions. In the recent ISA Film & Animation 2025 competition, Chin Mika AY was named ‘Winner’ of the Key Stage 3-4 Animation category for her composition ‘Mallow the Odyssey’, and in second place in the Key Stage 5 Animation category…
