Students go on to achieve challenging and rewarding careers. Whole generations of families have benefited from the education they received at the College
We are thrilled that so many of our former students choose to keep in contact with us. We have an immense sense of pride when we hear of their university and career triumphs. Here is a snap shot of just a few:
Course:
A Levels in English Language and Literature, Theatre Studies and Art
After leaving College:
University of Manchester to study Drama
Where now?
Professional actress and teacher
Course:
A Levels in Textiles, Photography, Graphics, Geography and English Literature
After leaving College:
University of Arts, London, to study Graphic and Media Design
Where now?
Senior Designer at the Victoria and Albert Museum
Course:
Music Foundation
After leaving College:
Royal Northern College of Music
Where now?
International opera singer and manager of CHANT Productions
Course:
A Levels in Religious Studies, History, English and General Studies
After leaving College:
Studied a degree in Philosophy and Theology at New College Oxford, before progressing to King's College, Cambridge
Where now?
Working as a writer of children's fantasy novels and as a lecturer
Course:
A Levels in History, Government and Politics and Business Studies
After leaving College:
College of Law, Chester
Where now?
MEP for the North West in the European Parliament
Course:
A Levels in English Language and Literature, Media Studies, Theatre Studies and Psychology
After leaving College:
Trained at East 15 Acting School and then at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she gained a BA (Hons) in Acting
Where now?
Actress in theatre, film and television and has appeared in 'The C Word' with Sheridan Smith
Course:
A Levels in Maths, English Literature, Media Studies, General Studies and PE
After leaving College:
University of Leeds to read Linguistics and Phonetics.
Where now?
Studying a second degree in Speech and Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University, while balancing a netball career for the England Women's Team
Course:
A Levels in Physics, Maths, Further Mathematics and General Studies
After leaving College:
University of Cambridge to read Geology
Where now?
NASA research scientist in Colorado
Course:
A Levels in History, Geography, Religious Studies and General Studies
After leaving College:
Began working for Leader Times Newspapers
Where now?
Deputy Content Manager at East Lancashire Newspapers
Course:
BTEC National Diploma in Business
After leaving College:
Manchester Metropolitan University to read Computer Science and Management Systems
Where now?
Entrepreneur and BBC 'The Apprentice' competitor
Course:
A Levels in Textiles, Photography, Fine Art and 3D Design
After leaving College:
University of Huddersfield to read Costume Design with Textiles
Where now?
Owner and manager of a clothing and seam-stressing business 'Sew in Love' in Colne
Course:
NVQ in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
After leaving College:
Completed a work experience placement with Michelin starred chef Heston Blumenthal
Where now?
Working for Heston's Michelin starred restaurant The Hind's Head in Berkshire
Course:
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
After leaving College:
Studied Foundation Degree in Media Make-up
Where now?
Freelance make-up artist who has worked for the BBC, including CBeebies 'Gigglebiz'
Course:
A Levels in Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology and AS Geology
After leaving College:
University of Leicester to read MGeol; a four year course that involved a research project
Where now?
Associate at Hydrock
Course:
A Levels in History, Sociology, General Studies, English Language
After leaving College:
Studied at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, to read International Politics and Strategic Studies
Where now?
Working as Commander Legal, 1 in the UK Armoured Division
Course:
BTEC National Diploma in Science
After leaving College:
Studied at The University of Nottingham, on a five year veterinary medicine and surgery course
Where now?
Working at Hird and Partners Veterinary Surgery, in Halifax
Course:
A Levels in Economics, Geography, Maths and Physics
After leaving College:
Professional cricketer with Lancashire County Cricket Club
Where now?
Head Coach of Lancashire County Cricket Club
Course:
A Levels in Law, Sociology and Psychology
After leaving College:
Achieved LLB Law degree at University of Law, Manchester
Where now?
Gaining a Masters in Law alongside a Legal Practice Course
Course:
A Levels in Economics, Business Studies and History
After leaving College:
Studied economics and social care at the University of Manchester
Where now?
Marketing consultant in London
Course:
Studied geography in her first year and land economy in her second and third year
After leaving College:
Achieved a degree in Land Economy at University of Cambridge
Where now?
Master of St John's College, Cambridge
Course:
A Levels in Politics, Sociology and Communication Studies
After leaving College:
Studied Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Liverpool
Where now?
Works for a university in internal risk and export control legislation
Course:
A Levels in English, Psychology and Spanish
After leaving College:
Achieved a degree in LLB Law at Brunel University but retrained and gained a BA in Fashion Design with Knit at Central Saint Martins and BA in Costume Construction at South Essex College
Where now?
Freelance set and costume designer for opera, ballet and digital
Course:
A Levels in Psychology, Sociology and Communication Studies
After leaving College:
Achieved a BSC (Hons) in Psychology and trained to be a CBT therapist
Where now?
Achieved her MA in Voluntary Sector Management at Edge Hill and currently works in the charity sector.
Course:
A Levels
After leaving College:
Worked on the Nelson Leader newspaper leading onto 18 years as editor-in-chief and managing director of the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers
Where now?
Radio Presenter for 5 Live Drive on BBC Radio 5
Course:
A Levels including Sociology and Politics
After leaving College:
Studied Sociology and Social Anthropology at the University of Hull
Where now?
Chief Executive Officer of BePART Educational Trust, Principal at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, and Executive Headteacher at The Birkenhead Park School
