Harris Clapham Sixth Form is delighted to have received their first set of results. We are a new academy and opened during the pandemic with a cohort of fantastic students who worked so hard, alongside the dedicated teachers to achieve brilliant outcomes. We are really proud of our results which include 17% of A Level grades at an A/A*, and a remarkable 41% of A Level grades at B or better. For our vocational students, 55% of grades were at distinction or distinction * and students have secured places at universities including Imperial College London, Kings College London and the University of Nottingham. Below are just some of the success stories from our brilliant students. 

 

Student destinations 2023

77% of students are going to university (72 students).

Of these, 17% are going to Russell Group universities (12 students).

Russell Group destinations include Queen Mary's (5), King's College (3), Nottingham (2), Imperial (1) and Cardiff (1).

Other popular destinations for our students include Greenwich (7), Roehampton (7), City (5), Royal Holloway (4) and SOAS (4).

3% of students are going to do Apprenticeships

 

Ayuub

Ayuub has gained a place at his first-choice university, Imperial College London, to study Electronic and Information Engineering. Ayuub achieved a fantastic set of A level results (Maths, A*; Physics, A; Computer Science, A; Further Maths, A), and will be the first in his family to go to university.

“I'm more than happy. If you do actually try, you'll not regret the results you get. When the third physics paper came I wanted to give up, but I pushed on. I got really ill, but I pushed through. After the exams, I was really calm. I knew I'd done all I could do.”

 

Hashim 

Hashim’s A level results were Maths, A; Geography, A*; Physics, B. He received offers from both Bath and Queen Mary’s University of London to study Aerospace Engineering, and chose Queen Mary's.

“I'm feeling great. I'm going to discuss my choices with my family before I make a decision.”

 

Obeidallah

Obeidallah will be going to Kings College London to study Geography, having achieved impressive grades in his A levels (Biology, A; Geography, A; Economics, B).

“I'm so glad I got into my first choice. You just have to try your best. Year 13 was particularly hard. The final bit of study was quite challenging, revising all the content and coursework on top.”

 

Claudia 

Claudia received Distinction* grades across the board in her CTEC vocational qualifications (Health and Social Care, and Sport). She will be taking up at place at Canterbury Christ Church University, studying Physiotherapy.

“I just can't believe it! The exams were hard but I got through it. I just kept persevering so I could get these results. I'm really proud.”

 

Margaret

Margaret has won a place at Queen Mary’s University of London to study Sociology and Politics. She achieved an A in Sociology A level, and Distinction* in two CTEC vocational qualifications (Health and Social Care, and Digitial Media). Margaret found that social life and outside forces were a distraction and she was not as focused as she should have been in first year, but she knuckled down for second year and it paid off.

"I'm so proud of myself and so thankful for my teachers. I didn't believe in myself, but teachers believed in me and pushed me to believe in myself. Believe in yourself as much as others do."

 

Thierno

Thierno’s A level results were Drama, B; English, A; History, A. He is taking a year out to undertake a 9-month course on acting techniques, professional skills and marketing. After this, he intends to apply for drama school at RADA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, or Manchester Metropolitan University.

“Take it one step at a time.”

 

Zainab

Zainab received fantastic A level results (Maths, B; Economics, A; Psychology, A*), and is going to study Economics at Queen Mary University of London. She is the first in her family to go to university.

"I'm feeling very hopeful and pleasantly surprised. Overall I'm happy."

 

Kaela-May

Kaela-May has a place at Kings College London to study English, having achieved fantastic A level results of English, A*; Art, B; History, A. She is the first in her family to go to university.

"I'm feeling good. The thing that was most stressful part was prioritising and time management. My favourite teacher was Mr O'Flynn. Also Ms Heuston and Ms Reid - all my teachers were great, as well as Ms Sharrock-Harris the Librarian."

 

Chanel

Chanel's A level results were Geography, A; Economics, B; Psychology, B. She is going to Loughborough University to study Marketing. 

"Time management was the biggest challenge. I feel like my teachers really supported me with revision plans, I couldn't have done it on my own. I would say believe in yourself and have confidence. You will get the grades you want if you do try."

 

Theo

Despite struggling with motivation, Theo achieved an amazing set of CTEC results - Digital Media, D*; IT, D*D*. He is moving to Canada with his family, and is planning to take a gap year before going to university there. He is the first in his family to go to university.

"Everything's going to be alright. I'm feeling 100% positive about the future."

 

Pedro

Pedro's CTEC grades were IT, D*D*; Digital Media, D.  He is going study Computer Science and Cybersecurity and City University of London. Pedro has overcome challenges in achieving his goals, as he didn't speak English in Year 7. He is in the first generation of his family to go to university.

“The biggest challenge was saying to myself you need to learn and not be lazy. You getting the grades you want is all up to you. The one thing you can control is yourself. I'm proud of myself.”

 

Mahkie

Mahkie is going to Ravensbourne University London to study Animation. His CTEC grades were IT, D*D*; Digital Media, D.

“The most difficult thing was putting down the video games and doing things outside the house. I'm feeling proud. If you do what you love, you won't have to work a day.”