“I chose St John Rigby College because it had a good reputation in the area.”
Charlotte Bent
Lowton High School
A Level Photography
“I chose Photography because I like to be creative and personalise my work.”
Melissa Farrimond
Shevington High School
A Level Graphic Design
“I love the friendly atmosphere and the way everyone communicates with each other. The teachers are very helpful and friendly.”
Sian Holt
St Edmund Arrowsmith
Business
A Level Business
“I chose to study at SJR because it has a friendly atmosphere. My favourite subject is Business which is challenging while also being interesting.”
Mark Whelan
Byrchall High School
A Level Law
“Law sounded like a new and interesting subject that could challenge me. St John Rigby has a good reputation.”
Gemma Stanley
Shevington High School
ICT
A Level ICT
“The College have supported me through my studies and understand that students may have other commitments outside of College.”
Ruth Lea
Westleigh High School
“I chose St John Rigby because it seemed like a good learning environment. I chose the subjects I am doing because I enjoyed studying them at GCSE.”
Paul Kenny
Glenburn High School
BTEC National Award for ICT Practitioners
“One of the main reasons why I chose John Rigby was that the courses on offer suited me more than other Colleges. They seemed more interesting and useful.”
Thomas Ball
Upholland High School
Science
A Level Chemistry
“I chose Chemistry because I enjoy science and would like to study medicine in the future.”
Jasmine Fairhurst
St John Fisher
A Level Physics
“I chose to come to St John Rigby because on the Open Evenings I found the atmosphere, people and staff very friendly. The College has excellent facilities.”
Anthony Free
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Media & Performing Arts
BTEC First Diploma in Music Technology
“I chose these subject because I enjoy the practical and theoretical sides of lessons."
Adam Marsden
Byrchall High School
A Level Film Studies
“Film Studies looked extremely interesting at the Open Evenings, and I really enjoy it.”
Charlotte Mowatt
Glenburn High School
A Level Media Studies
“I took Media Studies at high school, and enjoyed it that much I decided to carry on with it at A Level.”
Robyn Bragg
Shevington High School
A Level Music
“The staff are friendly, helpful and understanding. The College has a friendly atmosphere.”
Michaela Benfold
Abraham Guest High School
Religious Education
A Level RE
“I chose RE because of the friendly tutors and Open Evening. Also I am interested in different opinions on religion.”
Charlotte Wood
Upholland High School
A Level RE
“I chose to study RE to give my opinion on religion and to hear other people's in return.”
Kate McMullin
Hawkley Hall High School
A Level
“I chose to take RE as I believe it gives your mind a huge sense of freedom and allows you to see the bigger picture.”
William Taylor
St Bedes High School
Health Care & Early Years
BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care
“I chose to come to St John Rigby as I liked the feel of the College and knew I would get all the help I needed.”
Lucy Mather
St Edmund Arrowsmith
Maths
A Level Further Maths
“I chose to come to come to St John Rigby because they offer the courses I wanted to study.”
Sian Taylor
Deanery High School
A Level Maths
“I chose Maths because I really enjoy it. It opens up a wider choice for the future.”
Lee Bussell
Rose Bridge High School
Social Sciences
A Level Psychology
“I chose Psychology because learning about human behaviour has always interested me. I find psychology fascinating and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the class.”
Samantha Wright
Upholland High School
A Level Sociology
“I chose to study at SJR because it was a friendly and welcoming College. Since the first day of term I have felt at ease.”
Jade Cawdeary
Our Lady Queen of Peace
A Level History
“The College has a friendly atmosphere and I chose History because it is a fulfilling subject that has broadened my knowledge.”
Robert Farmer
Maharishi School
A Level Geography
“I chose to do Geography because I extremely enjoyed it at high school and I wanted to take my interest further. I really enjoyed studying it at A Level.”
James Mitchell
English
A Level Critical Thinking
“I decided to come to St John Rigby College because my achievements at high school were more acknowledged here. I am sure I made the right choice as I am able to get help whenever I need it.”
Danielle Berry
Hindley High School
A Level English Language
“I chose to study at the College because it is a friendly. Welcoming College which offered all the subjects I needed to go on to study medicine as a career"
Lauren Witter
Hindley High School
A Level English Language & Literature
“I chose SJR as it was a local college for me and is full of friendly people. I chose English as it is an interesting subject especially for people who enjoy creative writing and have an interest in reading.”
Emily Trigg
Byrchall High School
A Level Spanish
“I chose Spanish because I have a general interest for it and find it fun to learn. St John Rigby College has assisted me to learn more about the subject.”
Tom Dawber
St Peters High School
A Level French
“I chose French because it interests me and gives me the ability to begin to speak more fluently. All the tutors are very keen and interested in their subjects.”
Jennifer Lunn
Byrchall High School
Sport Studies
Apprenticeship in Coaching Football
“The course is all football based and is very interesting. You learn things you didn’t know about football. The facilities at the College are great. The coaching side is very hard but also enjoyable.”
Mark Ratcliffe
Hawkley Hall High School
BTEC First Diploma in Sport
“I love doing PE and St John Rigby offered the best Sports facilities.”
Lee Novak
Cansfield High School
National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
“We chose these subjects because we are both interested in Sport and are enjoying the courses.”
Amy Dawes &
Alex Dawes
St Edmund Arrowsmith
A Level PE
“SJR appealed to me due to wide range of facilities that were available to me to improve knowledge of my subjects. Especially PE due to my love of Sports.”
Lewis Barwise
St John Fisher
“I chose PE because I enjoyed it at school and would like to pursue a career in the sports area in the future.”
Sam Shiner
Lathom High School
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“I came to the College as I had previously had brilliant recommendations from previous students and found the staff friendly and very helpful.”
Rebecca Harris
Byrchall High School
“I chose to study at the College because they offered a variety of courses to help me on my way to my chosen career.”
Jennifer Simpson
Byrchall High School
“I chose St John Rigby College because I wanted a change and not many people from my school went on to the College. When I attended the Open Evenings the staff were very helpful and friendly.”
Hannah Barnes
Deanery High School
“I am intrigued to learn about new adventurous subjects. SJR is a warm place that will make anyone feel welcome with a vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to learn.”
Charlotte Bowen
Shevington High School
“I chose my subjects because I enjoy them. Maths and Science are my strongest subjects. St John Rigby is an enjoyable place to study.”
Matthew Isherwood
Lowton High School
"I chose SJR because it is an impressive College with friendly teachers.”
Stuart Sentence
Abraham Guest High School
“I like the College because it has a really good atmosphere and everyone is treated with equal respect.”
Jonathan Ahmed
Abraham Guest High School
“I chose to study mainly Sport Studies because the courses were highly recommended and are extremely interesting.”
Rhiane Menary
Byrchall High School
“I chose these subjects because I enjoyed them at high school. I am hoping to use them to assist me in obtaining a good career.”
Kaveh Marjaei
Cansfield High School
