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 […]
Students and partners celebrated at our annual Apprenticeship and Employer Awards

Trafford & Stockport College Group proudly celebrated the achievements of its apprentices and employer partners at the highly anticipated Apprenticeship and Employer Awards. The event was a vibrant celebration of excellence and partnership, shining a spotlight on the exceptional talent emerging from across the region. The evening recognised both individual apprentices and the employers who […]
Choices learners connect with the spirit of Antarctic exploration
Learners at Choices, part of Trafford & Stockport College Group, have taken part in a creative and historically inspired project that could soon see their work published in a national magazine. The activity, led by Job Coach Tim Foley, invited students to design their own sledging flags – personal emblems once used by early Antarctic […]