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What it’s like to be a student at Parrs Wood Sixth Form College, and what’s in place to help you succeed.

Alumni

We wish all of our ex-students the very best in their future pathways and careers. Here's what some of them had to say about their time with us.

Careers Advice

We want you to consider your future pathways and pick the pathway that is right for you. Be that stepping into the world of work, going to university or taking a gap year. In doing so, we want you to recognise the difference in the recruitment process for university and the world of work and [&he...

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We are dedicated to ensuring you get the most valuable learning experience.

Facilities

We offer a huge range of facilities to our students, to support both study and enrichment activities.

Personal Development and Enrichment Programme

At Parrs Wood, we believe education extends far beyond the classroom. Alongside academic success, our aim is to help every student develop the skills, confidence and character they need to thrive at university, in an apprenticeship, or in the workplace.

Support (Including Financial)

We are aware of the big changes that face students when starting post-16 education and support you through that transition from GCSE to sixth form study.

Big Enough to Thrive, Small Enough to Care

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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

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