The opportunity to study four subjects to broaden your academic experience of post-16 study.

We have small class sizes so staff find your strengths and areas of further development quickly to promote good progress. You get to know the staff quickly too and where to find them throughout the day.

An organised enrichment programme to give your application for give your application for higher apprenticeship, university or employment the edge above other candidatesapprenticeship, university or employment the edge above other candidates. This, alongside a comprehensive programme of advice and guidance throughout your two years leads to our students following diverse and interesting routes after sixth form, and reaching their aspirations.

Close-knit and small enough for you to get to know fellow students and staff quickly. 

A third of our students are from other high schools around South Manchester and as far as Oldham, meaning you get to meet new people and form new friendships.

All students share a timetabled lunchtime and we have two recently renovated catered areas.

best facilities including astro-turf, football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, a fitness suite, dance studio and a recording studioA constantly developing site to offer the best facilities including astro-turf, football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, a fitness suite, dance studio and a recording studio.
The opportunity to support younger students in various mentoring programmes to show responsibility and leadership for future applications.

The majority of our staff teach GCSE as well as A level so they fully understand your starting point, providing the best support with the transition from GCSE to A level.
With the opening of the Didsbury spur of Metrolink, the introduction of the ‘Our Pass’ for free access to the extensive local bus services alongside our existing rail links at East Didsbury station, our sixth form has become even more accessible.