In 1997, Pendleton combined with the close-by De La Salle Sixth Form College (a former direct grant grammar school).

People from all over the Salford and Manchester area attend the college.

Over the years, it has received a number of national awards for academic achievement.

It received A-level results similar to Eccles College.

[1][2] The school had its first two students attain places on the prestigious Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme in 2009.