When Megan Astbury left Elfed High School to begin her A Level journey at Coleg Cambria she had no idea just how transformative the next two years would be
Now, with university offers from top institutions including Manchester Metropolitan, Liverpool John Moores, and Cardiff Met, the 18 year-old is proudly heading to Bangor University to study Primary Teaching — ready to inspire the next generation in the same way she has been. “I’ve absolutely loved being part of the community at Deeside Sixth Form, […]
A student-athlete is on track to achieve a remarkable milestone after securing a full scholarship to study and compete in the United States
Lilly Noble, an A Level learner at Coleg Cambria Deeside, has been awarded a 100% scholarship to attend Murray State University in Kentucky. There, she will study Physiotherapy while competing for the University’s prestigious track and field team. The 17 year-old, who is currently completing A Levels in Physical Education, Psychology, and Biology at Deeside […]
Students are celebrating “exceptional” A Level and BTEC results after another remarkable year marked by hard work, ambition, and exciting developments at Coleg Cambria
Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) congratulated learners across Cambria’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop and Llysfasi for their commitment, focus and determination over the last 12 months. “This has been a truly inspiring and exceptional year at Coleg Cambria,” said Ms Williams. “Our learners have worked incredibly hard, supported each […]
From Wales to Westminster – Former Learner Lands Prominent Role at London Think Tank
Matthew Barnes, originally from Flint and now living in the city, studied A Levels in Government and Politics, Media Studies, English Language, and the Welsh Baccalaureate at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre. The 23 year-old has gone on to achieve academic and professional success, recently graduating from the University of Sheffield with a Master’s […]
We Join Forces with Leading Institutions to Launch the North Wales Tertiary Alliance (NWTA)
Launched today (Tuesday) at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham, the Alliance includes Bangor University, Wrexham University, Coleg Cambria, and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. Together, they aim to build a more coherent, inclusive, and connected tertiary education system that better serves learners, communities, and industries at every level. The NWTA is founded on a shared mission to […]
Our £10M agriculture innovation centre launched with a prestigious prizegiving for our land-based learners
State-of-the-art Hwb Arloesi at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi was backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The two-storey carbon-neutral complex was built by Wrexham-based Read Construction and includes a library, classrooms, laboratories, a coffee shop, climbing wall, meeting spaces, atrium, a HE (Higher Education) centre and wellbeing hub. Head of Llysfasi […]
An inspirational figure in Welsh tennis and youth politics secured a raft of accolades following smash-hit success on and off the court
Former Coleg Cambria A Level student Jonathon Dawes was recognised by King’s College London (KCL) – and the wider British sporting community – for his pioneering contribution to tennis development and grassroots inclusion. The 22-year-old, from Rhyl – already the youngest member of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Council – received a Distinguished Alumni Award […]
First Minister Visits Our Yale Site to Celebrate New £14m Health and Wellbeing Hub
Eluned Morgan MS toured the state-of-the-art Nant building at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, which includes an immersive learning environment and Iâl Spa, an industry-standard facility, complete with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and health food bar. She also met with students and staff, including Chief Operating Officer Steve Jackson, Victoria Edwards, Vice Principal for Technical Studies, and […]
Proud Moments as Learners Win and Impress at Wales Food and Drink Awards
Learners from the college – which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi – excelled in reaching the finals of the fourth annual Wales Food and Drink Awards. Nicola Culkin, a Quality Manager at Knolton Farmhouse Cheese in Wrexham, won the Apprentice of the Year title. Naomi Spaven – lead baker and patisserie chef at Coleg […]
Raising the Bar – Cambria Business School Awarded CIPD Platinum Centre Status
Cambria Business School in Northop is now an approved Platinum Centre provider of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) qualifications. Platinum Centre status recognises consistent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD’s standards for marking, assessment and membership; they have robust Centre administration and operations in place; whilst demonstrating high levels of learner satisfaction. Jane […]