- Carmel College is the top sixth form in the north of England for A*-B grades, and is in the top three in the country for academic excellence.
- The pastoral and general RE programme is called 10:10, from the teaching of John 10:10 — “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full”.
- Sport is a big part of Carmel life, and the college is recognised by Sport England as a dual career accredited centre for its talented athlete scholarship scheme.
- Recent trips have included Iceland (for geography students), Washington DC (politics, history and geography) and Alicante (Spanish), as well as numerous visits within the UK.
- Carmel University Centre, part of the college, offers a wide range of foundation courses in partnership with the University of Liverpool.