Summer 2023 has marked yet another outstanding set of results for students at St John Rigby College. What makes this year’s results so remarkable is
Stable Lives is a charity and equestrian centre that runs courses for all ages and helps soldiers with PTSD. Our students visited Stable Lives and
The college was invited to participate in the Cyber Saturn competition held at Media City and in partnership with NCSC Cyber First. Students were provided
On Thursday 15th June, St John Rigby College welcomed motivational speaker, Sam P Jalloh, to speak to students as part of the annual Student Voice Conference:
St John Rigby College students consistently achieve excellent results which far exceed national benchmarks. Recently published HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) Data shows that SJR
Our year 12 BTEC Sport and year 12 BTEC Sport and Exercise Science Extended Diploma students recently visited Old Trafford Football Stadium to experience the
The Future MDV (Medics, Dentists and Vets) academy had a wonderfully engaging day working alongside the Bowland Penne mountain rescue team. The students explored the
A group of our year 12 SJR Honours Academy students were fortunate to be selected for a wonderful residential visit to Cambridge University as part
It is with great pride and delight that St John Rigby College shares the news that their Principal, Peter McGhee, has been awarded a CBE
Congratulations to Y13 Sport student Fraya Walker and our former student Grace Baron for being shortlisted at the Believe Sports Awards 2022. Fraya was awarded
Thank you UNCLAN for hosting an incredible event today – European Day of Languages! Our MFL students had an amazing day enjoying inspiring talks on
Observed on 10th October every year, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues, challenge and remove the stigma and barriers
To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth Month, students worked very hard to organise SJR’s first ever ‘Culture Day’, which celebrated the diversity at College. Students explored cultural dress,
Our students had the adventure of a lifetime on an all-expenses paid trip, thanks to the Government’s Turing Fund, which provides students with international opportunities
A level English students were challenged by our careers advisor to consider how their studies are developing transferrable skills which are valued by employers in
St John Rigby College joins the nation in expressing our deepest sympathy on the passing of our Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Together, along
As part of our SJR 50TH Anniversary Celebrations we gathered current SJR staff who are former SJR students. Those pictured include: Rear row (left to right)
Following another set of spectacular results in A Levels and in other advanced level qualifications, hundreds of SJR students will now be progressing to elite
On Monday 13th June, Year 12 A Level Economics students were treated to a talk on the US-China Trade War from Dr Anthony Priolo, Lecturer
The Science Department welcomed former SJR student Chloe Elliott to support A level Biologists with their course. Chloe was part of the ‘Class of 2015’
St John Rigby College became the first Catholic sixth form college in the country in 1972. It bears the name of Blessed John Rigby who
Each year the ‘Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism’ launch their prestigious essay competition. The Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism is a non-profit organisation
Wigan Council are delighted to be partnering with St John Rigby Sixth Form College to support the employability of students. The council have a commitment
The Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ) work for the support and empowerment of black and minority ethnic Catholics and give them an effective voice
Congratulations to Mollie Hogg, Zak Cosslett & Brad Johnson ‘Team 100 per cent’ for winning the Allied Finance investment competition this year after a fierce
On the 29th March, through the Gifted Student programme, St John Rigby College students travelled to Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, as part of the HE+
Our A level French students had an amazing trip to France last week. The group stayed with host families in Nice to ensure a full
We are delighted to welcome Louise Freeney at St John Rigby College. Louise will be working in partnership with our T level Health staff and
Karate champion and former St Joseph’s High School pupil Grace Baron has organised and run a series of self-defence sessions for female SJR students. The
Congratulations are in order for our European Youth Parliament team, Alice Foulds-Hamilton, Izzy Ware, Isabelle Garbutt, Abigail Lindon and Iliane Viegas on their recent victory
On Thursday 10th March, Year 12 A Level Economics students were treated to a virtual talk from Marina Wanis, Research Assistant at the Bank of
Four SJR students, Callum Charlson, Eve Rosler, Isabelle Whittle and Racheal Adeyemi participated in this year’s Poetry by Heart recitation competition. The performances were all
On the 14th February, as part of the Gifted Student programme, St John Rigby College students attended an excellent OxNet ‘Study Skills Day’ at Pembroke
As part of our 50 year celebrations we asked former students to get in touch and share their stories of success! Oliver Marshall Oliver, former
As part of our 50th year anniversary we are celebrating our former students and honouring our incredible teaching staff. Scott was the former Head of
In light of our 50th Year Anniversary celebrations St John Rigby College are inviting alumni back to college to aspire students. Last week, Protective Services
Lucy Hemsworth Lucy is a former Standish High School student who came to study with us in 2015. After achieving AAC in her A levels,
At SJR we encourage all students to be ‘the best’ that they can be. Our students are challenged and supported to achieve high grades in
A level, BTEC and Future Medic students successfully completed the BLS and AED Award this week as part of their SJR Extra programme. Most workplaces
As part of our 50 year celebrations we asked former students to get in touch and share their stories of success! Byron Austin Byron enrolled
As part of our 50 year celebrations we asked former students to get in touch and share their stories of success! Beth joined St John
A huge congratulations to A level Physics student Jack Yates for achieving an amazing bronze award in the British Physics Olympiad this week. The BPhO
On 11th November thousands of sixth form students took part in the UK Senior Maths Challenge, run by the UK Mathematics Trust. A record number
Wigan students whose education was disrupted by the pandemic are being equipped with the skills to help protect their futures. Over the last 18 months
The cake sale was organised as part of Amnesty International’s ‘Write for Rights’ campaign – which involves sending Christmas cards and letters of support to
Our staff and students have gone all out for Children in Need just recently and is now focusing on helping the needy at Christmas too.
Health and Social Care students had the pleasure of meeting Jose Puello from the University of Manchester this week. Jose conducted a presentation to students
Congratulations to Y12 A level PE student Alicia Johnson, far left, following her recent success in the British Gymnastics championships this weekend. Alicia and her
On Thursday 4 November, two students, Y13 Isabella Morris (left of photo) and Y12 Fraya Walker (who had both been nominated by the College), headed
Our students enjoyed a jam packed Freshers Fun Week at the start this of term. They got the opportunity to try a number of different
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If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.
