Aquinas College, Stockport
Aquinas College in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, is a Roman Catholic sixth form college, established in 1980 by the Diocese of Shrewsbury. The college is named after St. Thomas Aquinas.
| Aquinas College | |
|---|---|
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 College Building at the Car Park entrance. | |
| Address | |
Nangreave Road Stockport , Greater Manchester , SK2 6TH England | |
| Coordinates | 53.3962°N 2.1476°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Sixth form college |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1980 |
| Local authority | Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury |
| Department for Education URN | 130514 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Danny Pearson |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 16 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1,927 |
| Colour(s) | Red and white |
| Publication | E-Journal |
| Website | www |
Reception
The college is popular among school leavers in the Stockport area, so much so that Aquinas College receives twice as many applications as there are places.[1] The college also offers a range of adult education courses.
Notable alumni
- Dominic Monaghan, actor
- Kate Walsh, field hockey player
- Matt Walker, Paralympic swimmer
- Sacha Dhawan, actor
References
- "Hundreds queue for college places". BBC. 16 November 2004.
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