St John’s College, Cambridge

Academic excellence, future focused

St John’s College, Cambridge, is one of AVECC’s founding partners. Since the sixteenth century, it has been at the cutting edge of academic excellence, and now combines a remarkable history with a relentless focus on the issues of today and the future. St John’s has a long-standing and proud commitment to communities beyond Cambridge. Its historic ties to the North West make this partnership meaningful and deep-rooted.

What they bring to AVECC

Through AVECC, St John’s works directly with the brightest students in Rochdale, alongside their teachers and parents.

The College provides:

  • Expert academic advice and subject enrichment
  • Outreach that demystifies Cambridge and selective universities

Their work with AVECC is to help turn students’ “Could I?” into “I can!”

What they bring to AVECC

Why it matters

St John’s wants academically outstanding and intellectually curious students in Rochdale to know that they belong in places like Cambridge. This partnership exists to help students make informed, aspirational university applications, and thrive where they are admitted.

Why it matters