Wright Robinson College
School in Manchester, England
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Wright Robinson College is an 11-16 coeducational secondary school situated in Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester, England. The college is situated in extensive grounds alongside Gorton reservoir and surrounding greenbelt.[1]
The college is named after Wright Robinson, a long-serving Manchester city councillor.[2] The college was graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in both 2016 and 2021.[3]
In 2024 Wright Robinson was named as one of The Times 'Best Places to Work' among medium sized organisations.[4]
New building
In September 2007, the college moved out of the old building and into the new £23m+ building on the adjoining fields. The school was built under the Private Finance Initiative scheme and is the most expensive school ever built in England. At a total of £43m, the school and grounds include facilities like a 25-metre swimming pool, multiple sports halls, fitness suite, dance studio, weights room and numerous tennis and football pitches.[5]
Sport
The college holds the afPE Quality Mark with distinction, an award which evidences the strength and quality of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) at Wright Robinson.[6]
Official opening
In September 2008, the college was officially opened by the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr Gordon Brown.[7]
Awards
- Education Business Awards Outstanding Progress 2024[8]
Notable former pupils
- Nicky Butt - Footballer[9]
- Jon Butterworth - Professor of Particle Physics at University College London[10]
- Teden Mengi - Footballer[11]
- Mohammed Sangare - Footballer[12]
- Daniel Adshead - Footballer[13]