News

29th March 23

Public exams are just around the corner. For most of our Y13 students, it will be their first experience of public exams as their GCSEs in 2021 were cancelled due to Covid and the disruption. This will naturally add pressure for some students, but it is important to remember that everyone is in the same…

28th February 23

Students at the college recently gained an invaluable insight into environmentally-friendly textile development from Meryl Fabrics®, pioneers in hi-tech sustainable materials and owners of the first in-house circular economy offering in textiles. With a passion to support future generations in making a difference, members of the Meryl Fabrics team were welcomed into college where they…

24th February 23

This February a group of Art, Photography and Textiles students took a trip to London. The aim was to introduce students to some of the world famous galleries and museums on offer in the capital, as well as take in other cultural aspects of this famous city. This aim was admirably met as students visited…

7th February 23

On Wednesday 1st February, the College was awash with celebration as the college hosted its inaugural Culture Day, initiated by the student council’s diversity sub-committee. Offering an authentic experience, the leading independent college was adorned with decorations to represent as much of the staff and student population as possible, including knick-knacks, handicrafts and other pieces…

4th January 23

In October, Abbey College Manchester has hosted its inaugural University Fair, offering valuable support to students with their university applications and sharing an insight into next steps. Held in the learning centre at the leading independent college, students and staff members were joined by representatives from nine leading universities across the UK including UCLan, Aston…

16th December 22

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…

1st December 22

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…

30th November 22

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…

11th November 22

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…

2nd November 22

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…