[2] The chapel was designed by the Manchester architect J. E. Gregan, and its construction was assisted by the students of the college, who helped to quarry and carve the stone, to carve the woodwork, and to work with the stained glass.

[4] The chapel is constructed in coursed red sandstone, with a Westmorland green slate roof.

The bellcote is slender and octagonal, with arched bell openings, and is surmounted by a crocketed spire.

Inside the chapel is a tiered west gallery, The stalls face each other.

[3] Inside the chapel is a memorial to Revd Arthur Rigg, the first principal of the college who served for 30 years, which was designed by J. S. Westmacott.