Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Connell
Co-op College
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Connell Co-op College
We’re a sixth form college in East Manchester for students aged between 16-19. We offer a range of A Levels and BTECs in a modern, purpose-built college full of state-of-the-art IT and digital technology.
We’re Manchester’s highest performing sixth form college for A Level/BTEC progress and progression to higher education and training.
We are here because we think East Manchester deserves the best. We are here to offer you a sixth form college that will help you to achieve your aspirations.
If you have the right mindset, then there are no limits to what you can accomplish. You will be an integral part of a caring and supportive learning community, not one face among hundreds of others. You’ll be taught by passionate teachers who will treat you as an individual. You will be challenged, but we will support you. You will learn, and we will guide you. Ultimately, you will succeed.
When you leave us, you will be ready for the world: the world of university, of apprenticeship, of work. The world of discovery and possibility. We want to be part of your journey.
We’re Manchester’s highest performing sixth form college for A Level/BTEC progress and progression to higher education and training.
We are here because we think East Manchester deserves the best. We are here to offer you a sixth form college that will help you to achieve your aspirations.
If you have the right mindset, then there are no limits to what you can accomplish. You will be an integral part of a caring and supportive learning community, not one face among hundreds of others. You’ll be taught by passionate teachers who will treat you as an individual. You will be challenged, but we will support you. You will learn, and we will guide you. Ultimately, you will succeed.
When you leave us, you will be ready for the world: the world of university, of apprenticeship, of work. The world of discovery and possibility. We want to be part of your journey.
A Warm Welcome
From our Principal
Emma Soper, Principal
For me, post 16 has always been the most exciting part of education. It’s the time when students figure out who they are and what they want to be. At Connell, we recognise it’s a privilege to be part of that journey. Supporting students through this crucial stage of their education is what we do best. We deliver excellent qualifications and a rich student experience. This ensures that when students leave us they stand out from the crowd. Whether you want to study medicine, be a lawyer, start your own business or work in grassroots community sport, we have the courses to help you achieve your goals.
Manchester's post-16 partnership recognised with national teaching award
18th June 2025Manchester has been awarded a Silver Category Award in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for its Post-16 Pathway Partnership, which sees the council working in collaboration with education and training providers across the city, to support young people to gain the qualifications and skills they n...
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Connell’s First Iftar
04th March 2025Last night, we ran our first college Iftar which was attended by over 60 students and staff. Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan, where members of the Muslim community gather to break their fast together.
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Co-op Young Leaders Shine at Connell
29th January 2025In October 2024, a group of our ambitious and enthusiastic students embarked on a journey to become Co-op Young Leaders. The programme—designed to cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and community engagement—prepared them for a year of impactful activities and personal growth. So far...
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Our College Overview
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What do people say?
I would recommend Connell as it’s a diverse college with so many different cultures. The fact that it’s not huge means students make friends easier. Teachers give attention to each student to make sure they’re on track.
Y13 Leaver, June 2023
Staff promote the importance of diversity very successfully and students demonstrate mutual respect and tolerance towards each other and to their teachers
Ofsted, 2018
Great college with amazing students and people in it. The teachers are amazing, friendly and always there to help! Overall, it was an amazing experience studying at Connell.
Y13 Leaver, June 2023
Great staff, impeccable support from teachers and an inclusive environment. I have received support every step of the way while at Connell, which is what anyone would wish for.
Y13 Leaver, June 2023
Students develop good personal, social and employability skills through regular tutorial sessions
Ofsted, 2018
I was helped quite a lot over the past two years at Connell. I have matured and enjoyed different things whilst being here. My experience has helped me mentally. The support networks, advice and different coping mechanisms that I was taught, have helped me overcome a lot of mental instabilities that I was suffering. I was helped to get the right support both within and outside of college.