Login Resources
Parrs Wood Sixth Form College logo

Psychology

Studying psychology will open up lots of options, including further study at university, careers in clinical psychology, educational psychology, health psychology, forensic psychology, sport psychology, counselling, as well as teaching and research.

Why study this course

  • Psychology lessons are very interesting and incorporate a range of interactive and innovative teaching and learning strategies
  • At the end of year 12 there will be the opportunity to visit Manchester University to find out What Psychological Scientists do by attending an interactive talk

Why Parrs Wood?

  • During the two years, you will experience a range of extra-curricular trips including going to university departments to explore your future studies (Chester/Manchester Met University).
  • Big Enough to Thrive, Small Enough to Care

    Community

    Creativity

    Achievment

    Big Enough To Thrive, Small Enough To Care

    Address

    Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

    Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form College, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

    During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

    Contact Us

    If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

    • Sixth Form
    • Phone: 0161 446 8648
    • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

    Headteacher

    • Mr M. McElwee

    Head of Sixth Form

    • Mr A. Langford

    Trust Information

    Greater Manchester Education Trust. Registered address: Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

    EST. 1 SEP 2022

    Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

    Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

    Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

    Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

    www.gmetrust.org

    Parrs Wood High School on Google Maps

    Copyright © 2026 Parrs Wood Sixth Form College