Xaverian student balances books with exams on accounting apprenticeship
Choosing an apprenticeship for Eleanor Hartill was the obvious choice when considering her options following sixth form. Eleanor, a former Xaverian from the ‘Class of 2023’ and former pupil of Newall Green High School, studied A Levels in Accounting, Business and Mathematics, paving the way for her to gain a place on a Level 3 […]
From Xaverian College to the University of Cambridge and cutting-edge research at Harvard University
Xaverian Alumnus Naser Al-Rais (Class of 2024) from Middleton, Manchester, has already realised his dream of gaining a place at the University of Cambridge and undertook a work placement at the prestigious Harvard University, USA, to collaborate with a team developing tools for neurodegenerative disease research. Naser secured a highly competitive spot through proactive outreach. […]
The sky is only the beginning for Xaverian Astrophysicist
Ashley Parr, from Gorton, Manchester and former pupil of East Manchester Academy, has soared to new heights after being awarded the Alison Uttley prize at The University of Manchester for contributing most to the life and work of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The annual award is an exceptional achievement as Ashley was nominated […]
Former Xaverian student achieves runner-up spot at Weekend Film School Manchester with no-budget film
Former Xaverian College student, Finlay Cronshaw-Hardy, has been named runner-up at the acclaimed Weekend Film School Manchester short film competition, thanks to his raw and resourceful filmmaking talent in creating the no-budget short film, ‘Bobby’. The script for the film, written during the summer by Finlay’s housemate and friend, Cameron, came to life through pure […]
Xaverian Alumni return to inspire students on the road to university
Graduates of Xaverian College’s Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary (MDV) Science Programme have returned to the classroom to share their experiences of how the course prepared them for university. Since the programme was launched in 2019, 94 students have landed a place at their first-choice university. The MDV programme aims to support Xaverian high-achievers who wish […]
Xaverian Alumni named Photographer of the Year award in the music category at London Camera Exchange 2025
Gracie Hall, Xaverian Alumni, has been awarded the prestigious Photographer of the Year title in the Music category at the London Camera Exchange (LCE) 2025 Competition. Her captivating image, taken during a Deadletter concert at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, was selected from over 10,000 entries, earning her, not only the category win, but also […]
Xaverian College Alumni wins at the Moving Image Awards
On the 10th February 2025, Xaverian Alumni Thomas Leese, along with Assistant Divisional Lead/Film Studies Curriculum Leader, Phil Drinkwater and Media Studies Curriculum Leader, Jacquie Shirley, headed to the British Film Institute in London to celebrate at the 11th annual Moving Image Awards ceremony. The Moving Image Awards recognise and celebrate the best moving image […]
Xaverian student embarks on the degree apprenticeship route to a career as a solicitor
Xaverian student, Jersey, is following in the footsteps of Xaverian alumni by gaining a place on a degree apprenticeship that will ultimately lead to her being a fully-qualified lawyer. Former The Derby High School pupil, Jersey, chose Xaverian to follow A Levels in Economics, French and Psychology and the Extended Project Qualification and for its […]
From A Levels at sixth form to a degree apprenticeship and geospatial engineer
Former Xaverian student, Leah Cooney from Stockport, chose to take the Apprenticeship route following sixth form to start her career early rather than taking the university route, and is now following a sought-after degree apprenticeship with a global consultancy company. Class of 2024 student and former pupil of Altrincham Girls’ School, Leah gained a degree […]
Former Xaverian College student shares journey from classroom to acclaimed spoken-word poet
Xaverian Alumni and award-winning spoken-word poet from Salford, Esther Koch, recently visited the College to catch up with students who meet once a week as part of the Creative Writing Club. Since leaving Xaverian in 2013, Esther’s career has flourished, and she has achieved numerous accolades. She has produced work for festivals, such as Sounds […]