Samworth Church Academy celebrates record A-level results
The Samworth Church Academy in Mansfield celebrates record A-level results, with improved Value Added scores and 99.3% A*-E grades, as students secure university places.
Category : Student Achievements
Kent Youth Invited to Dear Future Self Film Challenge
Young filmmakers aged 18 and under in Kent can enter PQA's Dear Future Self challenge, creating a short film to their future selves. Two winners get £150 vouchers, and films screen at PQA Film Festival 2026.
Mayflower High students celebrate A-level success
Students at Mayflower High School in Billericay celebrate top A-level results, with teachers credited for their support. Libby Young, Joseph Paddock, and Benjamin Simpson secured places at top universities.
Autistic Teen's A-Level Triumph: Ralph Gilroy to King's
Ralph Gilroy, 18, from Billericay, overcame autism challenges to earn A* in maths and A grades in chemistry and physics, securing a place to study theoretical physics at King's College London.
Lincolnshire Teen Crowned Top Army Cadet in UK
Cadet RSM Murtagh from Lincolnshire wins the UK's top Army Cadet title after a week of gruelling challenges at Frimley Park, beating 26 finalists from 70,000 cadets.
Strictly 2026: Line-up, start date, presenters and pros
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 line-up is confirmed. John Nellis and Melanie Walters complete the cast. The show returns in September with new presenters Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe.
Llanfechain Boy, 10, Wins Junior Lawyers Debating Title
Samuel Barr-Ellis, 10, from Llanfechain, won the Junior Lawyers Club Debating Champion title, impressing judges with his argument on universal healthcare for animals.
Penistone schoolgirl wins book cover design competition
Imogen Johnson, 11, from Penistone, won a national competition to design a book cover for Scrivens Opticians, raising funds for Alzheimer's Society.
GBS Leeds Graduation: 6,000 Graduates Celebrate
Over 6,000 graduates celebrated at GBS Leeds graduation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for the institution and its diverse student body.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Achievers Awards 2025/26 Winners
Chloe Rowe named Student of the Year at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's 2025/26 Achievers Awards, with 14 other learners honoured for academic excellence and dedication.
Surrey student wins top prize for rubbish pinball machine
Marcel Fabicki from Cobham Free School won the London International Youth Science Forum 2026 award for a full-size pinball machine made from recycled materials at The Big Bang Fair.
Aurora Foxes Students Receive Gold DofE Awards
Four Aurora Foxes College students received Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards at Buckingham Palace, celebrating their achievements in challenging activities.
St Luke’s School Wins Devon Performing Arts Festival
St Luke’s Church of England School in Exeter won first place in the sight reading competition at the Devon Performing Arts Festival, showcasing students' oracy and performance skills.
Coleg Cambria Marks Record DofE Completions on 70th Anniversary
Coleg Cambria reports a surge in Duke of Edinburgh Award completions, with over 400 learners achieving Bronze, Silver, or Gold in three years. The college aims for 300 completions in 2026, emphasizing inclusivity and life skills development.
Whitworth High School Choir Wins Rochdale Music Title
Whitworth Community High School's choir of 20 students has been crowned Rochdale Music Service High School Choir of the Year after performing two superb songs, including a gospel-style Christmas track and a Coldplay classic.
Nottingham Girls' High School Wins Senior Choir of the Year
The Senior Choir from Nottingham Girls' High School GDST triumphed at the GSA's Senior Choir of the Year 2026 competition, impressing judges with their performance on International Women's Day.
Student Wins National Award for Sensory Processing Disorder Jewellery
Mari Lois Williams from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor has won the Creativity Prize at the WJEC Innovation Awards 2025 for designing multi-purpose jewellery to support individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder, showcasing innovative accessibility solutions.
Ripon Grammar School Sets Record with 12 Oxbridge Offers
Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire celebrates a record twelve students receiving Oxbridge offers, with subjects ranging from medicine to classics, highlighting exceptional academic achievement.
Manchester Students Raise £1,257 in Charity Business Challenge
Year 12 and 13 students at Abbey College Manchester demonstrated entrepreneurial flair by raising over £1,250 for multiple charities through innovative business plans and fundraising activities.
Hertford School Choir Wins Regional Choral Competition
Talented young vocalists from Duncombe School in Hertford have claimed the Prep School Choir of the Year title at the Haileybury Choral Competition, impressing judges with a spiritual rendition.
Coventry Student Wins Design Awards and Industry Job
Hanil Kim, a recent Coventry University graduate, has won two prestigious automotive design awards and secured a full-time role at SAIC's London studio after impressing with his innovative 'Hug' car concept.
Monmouth Student Wins National Economics Prize
A Year 13 student from Haberdashers' Monmouth School has been crowned overall winner of the Schroders Economics Prize following a competitive national contest.
Welsh Student Bakers' Slice in UK Top 10 Innovations
Apprentices from Coleg Cambria see their Irish Coffee Slice ranked among Britain's most innovative bakery products. Discover how this student-led project went from college kitchen to national shelves.
Chelmsford pupils win national Bible writing contest
Two students from St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford secured top spots in a national Bible project, beating 10,000 entrants. Read about their remarkable achievement and prizes.
Worcester student awarded £2,700 university bursary
Emma Corbin, 18, receives a £2,700 educational award from the Oddfellows friendly society to support her Geography degree at Durham University. Discover how the funding helps.
Edge Hill Alumnus Wins Prestigious 2025 Goldsmiths Prize
Former Edge Hill University PhD student CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his short story collection 'We Live Here Now', mentored by the world's first Professor of Short Fiction.
Student becomes first openly gay Miss England
Grace Richardson, 20, makes history as the first openly gay Miss England winner. The student overcame school bullying to claim the crown in Wolverhampton.
Solihull Students Perform with Kerry Ellis
Two Stagecoach Solihull students, Arushi and Sophie, performed alongside West End legend Kerry Ellis in a dream come true. Discover how their training led to this incredible opportunity.
Welsh Students Win National Maths Awards
Two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai engineering students, Lewis Cahill and Kenan Davies-Zorlu, have received national Financial Literacy Improvement Awards for developing their maths skills.
East London raises £50k for student scholarships
A remarkable fundraising campaign in East London has successfully generated £50,000 to support local students through university scholarships, breaking down financial barriers to higher education.
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