Alumni
A list of Fred Longworth Alumni, their career choices, paths and advice after leaving school.
Alumni
A list of Fred Longworth Alumni, their career choices, paths and advice after leaving school.
Alumni
A list of Fred Longworth Alumni, their career choices, paths and advice after leaving school.
One of Britain’s most successful middle-distance runners, best known for winning Olympic gold in the 800 metres. During her time at Fred Longworth High School, she balanced her studies with her passion for athletics, showing exceptional talent from a young age. Her achievements have made her an inspiration to young athletes, demonstrating how dedication, hard work, and perseverance can lead to success at the highest level.
Keely Hodgkinson MBE
Olympic gold medalist
Keely Hodgkinson MBE
Olympic gold medalist
One of Britain’s most successful middle-distance runners, best known for winning Olympic gold in the 800 metres. During her time at Fred Longworth High School, she balanced her studies with her passion for athletics, showing exceptional talent from a young age. Her achievements have made her an inspiration to young athletes, demonstrating how dedication, hard work, and perseverance can lead to success at the highest level.
At Fred Longworth High School, Ella enjoyed many sports, including football, gymnastics, netball, and cross-country running. Her hard work and dedication helped her become one of England’s top football players and an inspiration to young athletes.
Ella Toone MBE
Manchester United and England Footballer
Ella Toone MBE
Manchester United and England Footballer
At Fred Longworth High School, Ella enjoyed many sports, including football, gymnastics, netball, and cross-country running. Her hard work and dedication helped her become one of England’s top football players and an inspiration to young athletes.
Jordan James Bridge is a British dancer, choreographer, and creative artist who works in stage performance, film, and fashion. He has performed with leading dance companies and has received recognition for his innovative choreography and award-winning dance films.
Jordan James Bridge
Professional Dancer
Jordan James Bridge
Professional Dancer
Jordan James Bridge is a British dancer, choreographer, and creative artist who works in stage performance, film, and fashion. He has performed with leading dance companies and has received recognition for his innovative choreography and award-winning dance films.
Beth Morris has recently completed an outstanding five-year medical degree at the University of Birmingham and is due to graduate in July as Dr Beth Morris. Following her graduation, she will begin her medical career in August, having secured a position at Chorley and Preston Hospitals. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her dedication, hard work, and commitment. It is also a wonderful reflection on the strong foundations she built during her time at Freddie’s, where she served with distinction as Head Girl.
Beth Morris
Doctor
Beth Morris
Doctor
Beth Morris has recently completed an outstanding five-year medical degree at the University of Birmingham and is due to graduate in July as Dr Beth Morris. Following her graduation, she will begin her medical career in August, having secured a position at Chorley and Preston Hospitals. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her dedication, hard work, and commitment. It is also a wonderful reflection on the strong foundations she built during her time at Freddie’s, where she served with distinction as Head Girl.
I’d say the careers fairs, talks, and events I attended throughout high school had a big impact on me — particularly the introduction to the army during the fairs, which first sparked my interest in engineering. That initial inspiration led me to pursue an apprenticeship in civil engineering, where I specialised as a structural technician. Over time, this evolved into a full-time role as a packaging designer, where I get to bring both technical knowledge and creativity into my work every day.
Alongside my full-time job, I also manage and work as a mechanic for PowerDrive Racing — a motorsport team I helped to found. My role as Team Manager/Mechanic involves overseeing the preparation and running of our race cars, managing logistics, and supporting drivers trackside during race weekends. It’s a demanding but rewarding role that keeps me hands-on and constantly learning — and one that I wouldn’t have found without the early encouragement to explore engineering paths.
Freddies played a big part in nurturing the creative side of my career, and I genuinely appreciate the opportunities it opened up for me.
Libby Curran
Team Manager
Libby Curran
Team Manager
I’d say the careers fairs, talks, and events I attended throughout high school had a big impact on me — particularly the introduction to the army during the fairs, which first sparked my interest in engineering. That initial inspiration led me to pursue an apprenticeship in civil engineering, where I specialised as a structural technician. Over time, this evolved into a full-time role as a packaging designer, where I get to bring both technical knowledge and creativity into my work every day.
Alongside my full-time job, I also manage and work as a mechanic for PowerDrive Racing — a motorsport team I helped to found. My role as Team Manager/Mechanic involves overseeing the preparation and running of our race cars, managing logistics, and supporting drivers trackside during race weekends. It’s a demanding but rewarding role that keeps me hands-on and constantly learning — and one that I wouldn’t have found without the early encouragement to explore engineering paths.
Freddies played a big part in nurturing the creative side of my career, and I genuinely appreciate the opportunities it opened up for me.
I’m currently the Principal at Co-op Academy Belle Vue, a secondary school in Manchester that opened in 2021 and has quickly established itself as one of the most ambitious and values-driven schools in the region. In our recent Ofsted inspection, we were rated Outstanding in several key areas, including Leadership and Management, and we’re proud to be setting new standards for excellence, inclusion, and aspiration in our community.
My journey into education was shaped significantly by my time as a student at Fred Longworth High School. It was there that I first felt the impact that great teaching and strong school values can have. The commitment, care, and high expectations shown by the staff not only inspired me to go into teaching but also helped me develop the sense of purpose and resilience that still guide me today.
At Belle Vue, I strive to carry forward those same values I experienced at Fred Longworth and a belief in every child’s potential, a culture of respect and responsibility, and a relentless focus on doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. These principles are now at the heart of everything we do as we support students to achieve extraordinary things, both academically and personally.
Scott Fletcher
Headteacher Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Scott Fletcher
Headteacher Co-op Academy Belle Vue
I’m currently the Principal at Co-op Academy Belle Vue, a secondary school in Manchester that opened in 2021 and has quickly established itself as one of the most ambitious and values-driven schools in the region. In our recent Ofsted inspection, we were rated Outstanding in several key areas, including Leadership and Management, and we’re proud to be setting new standards for excellence, inclusion, and aspiration in our community.
My journey into education was shaped significantly by my time as a student at Fred Longworth High School. It was there that I first felt the impact that great teaching and strong school values can have. The commitment, care, and high expectations shown by the staff not only inspired me to go into teaching but also helped me develop the sense of purpose and resilience that still guide me today.
At Belle Vue, I strive to carry forward those same values I experienced at Fred Longworth and a belief in every child’s potential, a culture of respect and responsibility, and a relentless focus on doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. These principles are now at the heart of everything we do as we support students to achieve extraordinary things, both academically and personally.
Lee Womersley
Engineering Manager
Lee Womersley
Engineering Manager
When it came to choosing my options, I noticed all my friends were choosing P.E as their first choice. Outside of school I was playing for a football club/academy and I was very athletic in my youth. One day my mum said to me “What if the club don’t offer you a professional contract when you’re 16?” and that changed my thoughts. She basically scared me into thinking about my future, but she was right. I listened and weighed up my options. If I didn’t get a contract, what other subjects do I enjoy or what other subjects am I good at?
Andy Golpys
Co-Founder, Made by shape - A creative & digital agency
Andy Golpys
Co-Founder, Made by shape - A creative & digital agency
When it came to choosing my options, I noticed all my friends were choosing P.E as their first choice. Outside of school I was playing for a football club/academy and I was very athletic in my youth. One day my mum said to me “What if the club don’t offer you a professional contract when you’re 16?” and that changed my thoughts. She basically scared me into thinking about my future, but she was right. I listened and weighed up my options. If I didn’t get a contract, what other subjects do I enjoy or what other subjects am I good at?
I think Fred Longworth was a creative place, it encouraged a spirit of adventure, there was an artistic streak through the school, but it also kept me well grounded – the playground/classroom humour was brilliant.
Paul Crompton
Documentary Director / Executive producer
Paul Crompton
Documentary Director / Executive producer
I think Fred Longworth was a creative place, it encouraged a spirit of adventure, there was an artistic streak through the school, but it also kept me well grounded – the playground/classroom humour was brilliant.
The most challenging part of my job is that solving problems requires lots of patience. You might spend hours trying to figure out why some code you wrote isn’t working, only to find out it’s because you put a space in the wrong place!
Laura Howarth-Kirke
Software Engineer, BBC Television
Laura Howarth-Kirke
Software Engineer, BBC Television
The most challenging part of my job is that solving problems requires lots of patience. You might spend hours trying to figure out why some code you wrote isn’t working, only to find out it’s because you put a space in the wrong place!