Other Alumni
Every former student has a story to tell.
Other Alumni
Every former student has a story to tell.
Other Alumni
Every former student has a story to tell.
Other notable alumni from Fred Longworth High School span creative, corporate, and digital sectors, matching the school’s historically strong arts and technical backgrounds.
At Fred Longworth High School, we are incredibly proud of the many students who have developed their talents during their time with us. Many former students have gone on to build successful careers in the a wide range of industries and professional fields. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to current students and demonstrate the value of dedication, resilience and hard work.
Paul Crompton is an award-winning British documentary director, executive producer, and writer with over 25 years of experience in factual broadcasting and cinema-release independent documentaries. He currently serves as an Executive Producer and Director at Spark Media Partners and has held commissioning roles at major UK networks, including ITV Factual, Channel 5, and Sky One.
To learn more about Paul’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Paul Crompton
Documentary Director / Executive producer
Paul Crompton
Documentary Director / Executive producer
Paul Crompton is an award-winning British documentary director, executive producer, and writer with over 25 years of experience in factual broadcasting and cinema-release independent documentaries. He currently serves as an Executive Producer and Director at Spark Media Partners and has held commissioning roles at major UK networks, including ITV Factual, Channel 5, and Sky One.
To learn more about Paul’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
A former student of Fred Longworth High School, Scott Fletcher is an educational leader in Manchester, currently serving as the Executive Headteacher at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. He originally joined the secondary comprehensive school as its Head of Academy (Principal) around October 2022, successfully leading its initial setup, rapid expansion, and move to its permanent site on Hyde Road. In early 2026, his role expanded to Executive Headteacher as new schools began integrating into the trust’s regional hub.
To learn more about Scott’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Scott Fletcher
Headteacher Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Scott Fletcher
Headteacher Co-op Academy Belle Vue
A former student of Fred Longworth High School, Scott Fletcher is an educational leader in Manchester, currently serving as the Executive Headteacher at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. He originally joined the secondary comprehensive school as its Head of Academy (Principal) around October 2022, successfully leading its initial setup, rapid expansion, and move to its permanent site on Hyde Road. In early 2026, his role expanded to Executive Headteacher as new schools began integrating into the trust’s regional hub.
To learn more about Scott’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Former student Libby Curran is an engineering professional and motorsport mechanic based in the UK. She balances a career in structural engineering with hands-on technical management in competitive racing.
To learn more about Libby’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Libby Curran
Engineer & Motorsport Team Manager
Libby Curran
Engineer & Motorsport Team Manager
Former student Libby Curran is an engineering professional and motorsport mechanic based in the UK. She balances a career in structural engineering with hands-on technical management in competitive racing.
To learn more about Libby’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Former student Andy Golpys is Co-Founder of MadeByShape, a Creative and Digital Agency in Manchester. An award winning company, creating bespoke solutions for clients all over the world, including services such as Web Design, Web Development and Search Engine Optimisation.
To learn more about Andy’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Andy Golpys
Co-Founder, Made by shape - A creative & digital agency
Andy Golpys
Co-Founder, Made by shape - A creative & digital agency
Former student Andy Golpys is Co-Founder of MadeByShape, a Creative and Digital Agency in Manchester. An award winning company, creating bespoke solutions for clients all over the world, including services such as Web Design, Web Development and Search Engine Optimisation.
To learn more about Andy’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Laura Howarth-Kirke is an experienced software engineer and tech lead. Over her career, she has transitioned from working for major British media and public sector organisations to taking on senior engineering roles within prominent global tech companies.
To learn more about Laura’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
Laura Howarth-Kirke
Software Engineer
Laura Howarth-Kirke
Software Engineer
Laura Howarth-Kirke is an experienced software engineer and tech lead. Over her career, she has transitioned from working for major British media and public sector organisations to taking on senior engineering roles within prominent global tech companies.
To learn more about Laura’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.
If you are a former student we would love to hear from you. Share your Fred Longworth story and help us celebrate the achievements, experiences and memories of our alumni community.