83% of our class of 2023 are planning on attending university.

Across all our qualifications:

• 97% pass rate
• 65% achieved all grades at A*-C (or equivalent)
• 49% achieved at least one grade B/Distinction or above

Students studying Triple BTECs achieved some exceptional results with 84% getting top grades. Several students from these programmes are heading off to prestigious Russell Group universities.
 
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A selection of our students’ results and next steps stories…

Abu

Congrats to Abu who got a Triple D* in Sport and Exercise Science. He’s now off to the University of Bradford to study Physiotherapy. He came to us from Manchester Communication Academy.

“I have really enjoyed college, the staff are great and really supportive. It's easy to make friends and find support.”

Alyan

Congrats to Alyan who got triple D in Sport and Exercise Science. Alyan’s off to Huddersfield University to study Physiotherapy. He came to us from Abraham Moss and lives in Cheetham Hill.

Ashley

Congrats to Ashley who got Triple D* in Sport, Coaching and Development. Ashley’s off to UA92 to do Sport Management. She came to us from Wright Robinson and lives in Gorton.

Ayiman 

Congrats to Ayiman who got a Triple D* in Sport, Coaching and Development. He’s now off to Liverpool John Moores to do Sport Business Management. He came to us from Abraham Moss.

“I felt like it was supportive and easy going, I felt whenever I had a question I could talk to someone who would listen and I felt supported.”

Billie

Congrats to Billie who got D*D*D in Sport, Coaching and Development. She’s now off to UA92 to study Sports Journalism. Billie came to us from Dean Trust Ardwick.

“The support you get at Connell is great. It helped me realise what I wanted to do with my life. The staff are supportive and if you mention that you want to do something, they always find ways to help. They helped me by sending links, articles and books to increase my knowledge of journalism.”

Ellie

Congrats to Ellie who got Triple D* in Sport, Coaching and Development. She is off to do Physical Education. She came to us from Wright Robinson and lives in Droylsden.

Gavin

Congrats to Gavin who got Triple D* in Sport and Exercise Science. He’s now off to UCLAN to study Physiotherapy. He came to us from Manchester Enterprise Academy.

“The teachers were very supportive. I really enjoyed my time at Connell!”

Kara

Congrats to Kara who’s off to MMU to study Mental Health Nursing. She came to us from Wright Robinson College.

“There’s great teamwork at Connell - staff, students, families. It’s really easy to approach teachers and it’s a cool environment.”

Mariem

Congrats to Mariem who got Triple D* in Applied Science and is off to Huddersfield University to study Pharmacy. She came to us from Abraham Moss. 

“I loved my time at Connell; I made loads of my best friends.”

Muskan

Massive congrats to Muskan who achieved the following A Level results: A in Sociology, A in Geography and a B in Biology. She’s off to Manchester University to study Geography. She came to us from Cedar Mount Academy.

“It was amazing, one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone was wonderful, I have made loads of friends. The Connell community is incredible. I have felt so supported. I would recommend Connell to any member of the public, it’s a fantastic college!”

Sanam

Congrats to Sanam who got D, D, M in Health and Social Care and is off to Salford University to study Social Work. She came to us from Manchester Communication Academy. 

“Good college - lots of opportunities, lots of work experience - I made good friends.”

Zahra’a

Congrats to Zahra’a who passed her Health and Social Care, Business and Psychology BTECs to get onto the Counselling and Psychotherapy course at Salford University. Zahra’a lives in Beswick and came to us from Levenshulme High School. 

“Staff were really supportive, they provided lots of advice and really helped me with my university application.”