Abbey DLD Colleges Group

The Abbey DLD Colleges Group is a group of independent sixth form colleges based in the United Kingdom, in London, Manchester, and Cambridge.[1][2] The colleges are operated by the Alpha Plus Group. London and Cambridge have new campuses.

Abbey DLD Colleges Group
Location
United Kingdom
Information
Websitehttp://www.abbeycolleges.co.uk/

The oldest College, Davies Laing and Dick College (DLD), was established in 1931. After 10 years located in Marylebone, the College merged with its younger sister Abbey College and moved in 2015 to a new facility in Lambeth. DLD College London[3] has 21st century teaching facilities and a secure, on-site student Boarding House.

Abbey College Cambridge opened in 1994 and moved to purpose built premises in 2016.[4] In 2015/2016 academic year, 61% of students in Cambridge centre got A*-A grades.

As a provider of A Level and GCSE education since 1990, Abbey College Manchester[5] also offers International Foundation Programme pathways in Business, Science, Engineering, Humanities and Creative Arts. There are three major faculties within the college – Science & Mathematics, Arts & Humanities, and Languages & International Studies. The Manchester campus is based in the heart of the city centre. Mr Chris Randell is the principal.

Academic Results

2022's A-level results across the three colleges were as follows:

  • Abbey College Cambridge: Percentage of A-level exam entries A*-A = 60%.
  • DLD College London: Percentage of A-level exam entries A*-A = 40%.
  • Abbey College Manchester: Percentage of A-level exam entries A*-A = 38%.[6]

Locations

References
  1. Abbey DLD Colleges Group Abbey DLD Colleges Group. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
  2. British Accreditation Council The British Accreditation Council. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
  3. "DLD College London – Study A-Levels, GCSEs, BTEC, Foundation Courses – Best 6th Form College in London". DLD College London. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  4. "Abbey College Cambridge celebrates new campus handover". Abbey College Cambridge. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  5. "Abbey College Manchester – Study A-Levels, GCSEs, Foundation Courses and Retakes at the best 6th form college in Manchester". Abbey College Manchester. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  6. "Results | Independent Sixth Forms | Abbey Group of Colleges". Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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