£75,000 investment at Stockport College to meet rising demand for electricians
Stockport College has invested £75,000 in a major upgrade of its electrical training facilities to meet the growing demand from people wishing to become electricians. The expansion comes at a time when the UK is facing a significant shortage of skilled tradespeople, with electricians among the most in-demand. By increasing training capacity, and creating 13 […]
Celebrating excellence at inspiring Student Awards 2025
Trafford and Stockport College Group honoured outstanding students in a night of pride and recognition at the National Football Museum. The Student Awards 2025 brought together an inspiring mix of ambition, achievement and community spirit as 47 students from across all five campuses were celebrated for their outstanding contributions. The celebration, attended by students, staff, […]
Trafford and Stockport College Group celebrates inspiring GCSE achievements
Trafford and Stockport College Group is celebrating the achievements of its GCSE students, who have shown resilience, adaptability and determination to succeed in their studies. The Group’s high grades in English and maths were above national averages, reflecting the excellent teaching and learning across its colleges. For many, these results are a significant milestone in […]
Secretary of State’s high praise for students during Trafford and Stockport College Group results day visit
The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has praised students across the Trafford and Stockport College Group for their “impressive stories of hard work, ambition, and achievement” during a special visit made on last week’s results day. Speaking after meeting learners at the Group’s Trafford College, Altrincham campus, she said: “Congratulations to all of the […]
Trafford & Stockport College Group celebrates clean sweep in ISO re-certification
Trafford & Stockport College Group is celebrating a major achievement after all five of its campuses secured top marks in recent ISO Audits, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to Health, Safety & Sustainability. The Altrincham, Stockport, Stretford and Marple campuses have all been successfully re-certified for the internationally recognised ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) standards with no non-conformities […]
Stockport students celebrate exceptional results
Stockport students are celebrating another year of outstanding results, with success stories from our trio of colleges Stockport College, Cheadle College and Marple Sixth Form College, spanning A Levels, T Levels and vocational qualifications. Many are progressing to top universities, high-quality apprenticeships and skilled employment, building on the College’s strong reputation for both academic and […]
Trafford and Stockport College Group students celebrate exceptional results
Students across the Trafford and Stockport College Group are celebrating another year of outstanding results and destinations across the board. This year’s celebrations were marked by a VIP visit from Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, who attended results day to meet students, congratulate them on their achievements, and hear first-hand how their courses […]
Shaun Deakin graduates from Belong programme studies
Head of Learner Services at The Trafford and Stockport College Group, Shaun Deakin, has been awarded the prestigious Belong Certificate of Graduation, marking the successful completion of his two-year Masters level research project focused on Relational Practice. Awarded by the Belong Network – a leading organisation committed to social cohesion and inclusion – the certificate recognises Shaun’s […]
Belong initiative earns regional recognition
Trafford and Stockport College Group is proud to have been named the regional winner in the post-16 category of the Alex Timpson Attachment Research Centre Award 2025. The award celebrates best practice in attachment and trauma-aware education across the UK and recognises settings that are making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. […]
College leaders invited to learn about GMP’s firearms operations
Senior leaders from Trafford & Stockport College Group were invited by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work of their specialist firearms teams. Hosted at Clayton Brook’s Firearms Training Unit, the visit formed part of GMP’s National Firearms Instructors Course and offered a unique opportunity to learn more about the […]