Top-ranking North West college: Open evenings announced for Winstanley College

Visit for yourself to see how much this sixth form college has to offer. Picture: supplied.

With over 40 A-levels and BTEC courses, with 11,000 subject combinations, Winstanley College has much to offer

One of the top colleges in the North West which puts a huge focus on the whole student, as well as outstanding academic success, is hosting three open evenings this autumn.

Winstanley College is the number one sixth form college in Greater Manchester, as ranked by the Sunday Times, with excellence, support and inspiration at the heart of everything it does.

As well as a huge array of study combinations, the college offers an innovative, supportive approach.

They are ranked as the number one sixth form college in Greater Manchester, as ranked by the Sunday Times. Picture: supplied.

There is an extensive support network at college including a welfare team, learning assistants and personal tutors who look after students during their two years at college, updating parents on progress. There’s also the nurture room, which is a calming workspace, and Rocky, the therapy labradoodle, is a very popular member of staff.

Beyond the classroom there is a huge range of clubs and societies to make college a rounded and rewarding experience. There’s a debating club, an active LGBTQ+ society, debating society, Oxbridge group, and an extensive programme to support those hoping to go into medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences. And, of course, there’s also a range of fun activities from sports and gaming to colouring club!

Every department organises trips and visits. This summer students travellen to Ghana and Sri Lanka to take part in charity work.

Looking ahead to future employment, the Careers Hub has hit all eight Gatsby benchmarks for good advice, and the careers adviser and work experience co-ordinator will help students focus on achieving their goals. There’s help for writing and building up your CV, and visits and workshops from former students now working for prestigious employers.

Excellence, support and inspiration. Picture: supplied (Samuel David Rice & Jessica Dyke).

Winstanley College is the number one sixth form college in Greater Manchester, as ranked by the Sunday Times, and is in the top three colleges in the entire North of England.

Save the date – find out more

Winstanley College opens applications for autumn 2024 this September; you can find out more about how to apply, or meet the team to discuss your options, at one of three open evenings, on October 5, October 18 and November 1. Each event is at the college from 5-8pm.

To reserve a space, visit www.winstanley.ac.uk/580/open-evenings