From Bacup to Bronze: Student’s Success Story at the British Gymnastics Championship
An inspirational and determined Burnley College Learner performed in front of record crowds to position himself in the top three at the most prestigious event in the gymnastics calendar. Tom Phythian, 17, a former student at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, recently competed at the British Gymnastics Championship securing a bronze medal in Men’s Floor-MAG […]
Talented Burnley College Learners on Road to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Three talented Burnley College Learners are setting out on a journey of a lifetime, in a bid to represent the UK on the international stage at the next WorldSkills Competition. Known as the ‘skills Olympics’, it will be held in Shanghai, China, in September 2026. The top trio are: Mackenzie Meeks, who studies Advanced Level […]
Thrive 2.0 Summit Inspires Businesses with Transformative Insights at Burnley College
Burnley College proudly hosted the second Thrive Summit, an event that brought together leaders from business, education and government to tackle pressing topics such as skills training, innovation and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Around 80 attendees gathered at Burnley College’s Performance Theatre to hear from a line-up of influential speakers, including Damian Waters, […]
Young Minds Challenged in Maths Feast Competition at Burnley College
Burnley College was home to the latest Maths Feast, a contest to find the brightest Maths brains in the North West. Year 10 Students from 15 schools spent the day working out the answers to challenging Maths problems, over four gruelling rounds. Round one echoed the famous TV show ‘Would I Lie to You’, encouraging […]
