Category: College News

17th August 23

Students and staff members are celebrating today (17 August) following another year of outstanding A Level results. The jubilant cohort of students obtained their results from the Manchester-based college this morning, with an impressive overall pass rate of 97.5% achieved. Year upon year, the college continues to secure excellent results with 2023 being no exception….

9th May 23

The whole college community is jubilant after being awarded ‘excellent’ in every category by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The ISI inspectors gave Abbey Manchester College the highest rating possible in recognition of ‘the pupils’ academic development and other achievements’ and of the ‘quality of the pupils’ personal development’. The inspector commented: “Pupils of all…

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…

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…

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…

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…

25th August 22

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…

18th August 22

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…

26th May 22

On Wednesday 18th May, Year 13 students gathered at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Manchester for an evening of celebration as they graduate from Abbey College Manchester. The evening started with a drinks reception to allow time to socialise with family and friends. All students were invited onto the stage to receive their course completion certificate…

9th May 22

We are delighted to be offering A level Textiles as a option for students from September 2022. Textile design is an exciting course involving learning about designers and their work, artists who use fabrics and needlework, and techniques that equip students to design and create their own garments and stitched pieces of work. Students will…