We are thrilled to announce that our 2020-21 cohort have achieved record results for their EPQs (Extended Project Qualifications)!

Our students received the following grades from the exam board last week:  17 A*s, 11As and 11 Bs.

The results were up 9% on the previous cohort with 72% of students gaining A*-A, from a larger group of entries (an 11% increase in entries on last year). The projects have been commended for the challenging nature of their research areas and for their precision and originality. The exam board also praised the detail and rigour with which the students reflected on their ‘EPQ journeys.’

An EPQ is an independent research project which involves writing an essay of around 5,000 words, or creating a product and must be accompanied by extensive research, a written report and a presentation.

Tailored towards Sixth Formers, an EPQ enables students to develop their abilities to learn independently, use their learning experiences to support their plans for further study or career development as well as transfer skills developed as part of the project to other areas of study. It can also add considerable value to university applications. When choosing a topic, students are encouraged to consider a wide variety of ideas for inspiration, including their hobbies/interests, current affairs, but also their career/university course aspirations or which A level they would have liked to take but did not.

Congratulations to all our 2020-21 EPQ candidates on having worked incredibly hard on such a diverse range of topics over the year.