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Abbey College Manchester

Other independent school (Manchester).

Pupils
155
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
25.2%
2025/26
Capacity
59%
155 / 264 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Abbey College Manchester is an independent day & boarding school for students aged 14 22 years old, situated on Cheapside in Manchester city centre. High quality teaching delivered in a supportive environment Abbey College Manchester has a unique teaching philosophy in an academically rigorous but informal setting.

It has a diverse community of students from Manchester and around the world, which allows class discussions to take a wider focus, providing different views to many aspects of the world. This allows our students to be truly global citizens and prepared for a globalised work environment. Students are part of a small and friendly community.

The supportive and caring environment means that no-one gets lost in the crowd. Students are encouraged to embrace their independence, and we support them as they gain the life skills that will be crucial to their future success. Sixth Form years are a time of transition for many students as they prepare for life after school.

Students receive highly personalised support and guidance. We offer an environment where students thrive, build confidence, and exceed their expectations.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Film Club
  • Football
  • Photography
  • Yoga
  • Tennis

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Sport EnglandRecognised award

Key facts

URN
105601
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
14 to 23
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Manchester
Constituency
Manchester Central
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1995

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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