High Achievers
Our aim at èßäAV is to support all students to achieve their best. In addition, those students with special talents and those who are considered gifted and talented receive special support. Students can expect to be stretched and challenged in individual subject specialisms where they have real gifts. Each department offers a programme of activities and visits which have as their aim to widen the experience in a particular subject and to open up new worlds of understanding beyond the confines of the A level or GCSE specifications.
Those who have talents in sport, music or drama can be involved in the wide-ranging extra curricular programme, details of which are discussed at interview.
We also offer specialist Oxbridge preparation and subject entry test preparation for high achievers in individual subjects. Historically, more than one in three of the college’s Oxbridge applications have been successful in being offered a place.
Prize Winners: 2024
Julia Do won The èßäAV Outstanding Achievement Prize. Julia joined èßäAV from Malaysia to complete an 18-Month A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Chemical Engineering at University College London.
Mikhail Maganet won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Mikhail joined èßäAV from Russia to complete an 18-Month A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Biomedical Science at the University of Manchester.
Larissa Matthys won The Nick Marriott Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Larissa joined èßäAV from Padworth College to complete a one-year A level course in German, Biology and Psychology. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London.
Yen Nguyen won The Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Yen joined èßäAV from Chase Grammar School to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Dental Surgery at the University of Plymouth.
Elina Prakash won The èßäAV Medical Sciences Prize. Elina joined èßäAV from The Perse School to complete a one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Southampton.
Jake Borrett and Charlie Lindop shared The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Jake joined èßäAV from The Perse School, where he had achieved grades CCC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At èßäAV he retook Chemistry and Mathematics over one year and achieved grades AA. Jake won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Bath. Charlie joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College, where he had achieved grades EDU in Geography, Business and Psychology. At èßäAV he retook all three subjects over the course of a year and achieved grades ABC. Charlie won a place to read International Business at the University of Liverpool.
Susanna Weatherley won The èßäAV Science Prize. Susanna transferred to èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete the second year of her A level course in Geography, Biology and Economics. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Biological Sciences at Durham University.
Caspar Hall won The èßäAV Economics Prize. Caspar joined èßäAV from Winchester College to complete a one-year A level course in Economics and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*B and won a place to read Business and Management at Durham University.
Vienna Zhang won The èßäAV English Prize. Vienna joined èßäAV from The Leys School to complete a two-year A level course in English Literature, History and History of Art. She achieved grades A*A*A* and is applying to read English at university.
Henry Han and Rose Kim shared The Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Henry joined èßäAV from China to complete an 18-month A level course in Chemistry, Double Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* in the end-of-year examinations and is applying to read Natural Sciences. Rose joined èßäAV from South Korea to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics/ Further Mathematics and Economics. She achieved grades A*A* in the end-of-year examinations and was selected to represent Great Britain in the 2024 International Economics Olympiad. She is currently applying to read Economics.
Cole Saad won The èßäAV GCSE Prize. Cole joined èßäAV from Switzerland to complete a two-year GCSE course. He achieved grades 9,9,9,9,9,9,9,8,8 and an A in AS level German and has now joined the sixth form at The Oakes in Cambridge.
Ella Baba-Agba won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an NCUK student. Ella joined èßäAV from the University of Birmingham to complete the NCUK Foundation Humanities Pathway course. She achieved grades A*AAA in EAP, Business, Economics and Sociology and won a place to read International Business at University of Leeds.
Isaac Wilkinson won a Principal’s Commendation. Isaac joined èßäAV from Tutors International, London to complete a two-year GCSE course. He achieved grades 9,9,9,8,8,8,8,7,7 and is now taking A levels at èßäAV Cambridge.
Prize Winners: 2023
Anna LevandovskiyÌýwon The èßäAV Outstanding Achievement Prize. Anna joined èßäAV from Russia to complete a one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A and won a place to read Natural Sciences at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge.
Immy Sharp won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Immy joined èßäAV having been home-schooled to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, History and Psychology. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Psychology at the University of Nottingham.
James Hetherington won The Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. James joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a two-year A level course in History, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*AAA and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.
Anton Mozolevskii won The Nick Marriott Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Anton joined èßäAV from Russia to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics. He achieved grades of A*A*A and won a place to read PPE at the University of Warwick.
Rupert Evans and Alex Lin shared The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Rupert joined èßäAV from Charterhouse School, where he had achieved grades BBM2 in Mathematics, Economics and Geography (Pre-U). At èßäAV he re-took all three subjects over one year and achieved grades AAA. Rupert won a place to read Economics at the University of Birmingham. Alex joined èßäAV from The Leys School, where he had achieved grades ABB in Further Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics. At èßäAV he re-took all three subjects, achieving grades A*AA. Alex won a place to read Mathematics with Statistics at King’s College London.
Max Hollingdale and Meena Abbas shared The èßäAV Medical Sciences Prize. Max joined èßäAV from the University of Warwick to complete a one-year course in Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Meena joined èßäAV from the UAE to complete a one-year NCUK Foundation Science Pathway course. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Bristol.
Bohdan YakovenkoÌýwon The èßäAV Business and Economics Prize. Bohdan joined èßäAV from Ukraine to complete the NCUK Foundation Business Pathway course. He achieved grades A*A*A*A* in Business, Economics, Mathematics and English and won a place to read Information Technology Management for Business at the University of Manchester.
Charlie McLarenÌýwon The èßäAV English and Humanities Prize. Charlie joined èßäAV from Stamford School to complete a two-year A level course in English, Classical Civilisation and Chemistry. He achieved grades of A*AA and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.
Nur AlpysÌýwon The èßäAV Mathematics Prize. Nur joined èßäAV from Kazakhstan to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades of A*A*A* and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London.
Arabella Parker won The èßäAV Science Prize. Arabella joined èßäAV from Rugby School to complete a two-year A level course in Art, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Structural and Architectural Engineering at the University of Bath.
Mehran Abdollahi and Anna Von Kruedener Riu shared The èßäAV Prize for best performance by an NCUK student. Mehran joined èßäAV from Cyprus to complete the NCUK Foundation Science Pathway course. He achieved grades A*A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Nicosia. Anna joined èßäAV from Germany to complete the NCUK Foundation Science Pathway course. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Marburg.
Esther KrisjantoÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýMikhail MaganetÌýshared The Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Esther joined èßäAV from Indonesia to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At the end of her first year she achieved A*A*A* in the end of year examinations and is applying to read Biochemistry. Mikhail joined èßäAV from Russia to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At the end of his first year he achieved three grade A*A*A* in the end of year examinations and is applying to read Natural Sciences.
Olivia MacRaeÌýwon The èßäAV GCSE Prize. Olivia joined èßäAV from Comberton Village College for our intensive one-year GCSE course. She took six subjects and achieved grades 9,9,9,9,8,6 and is now taking A levels in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics at èßäAV.
Principal’s commendations
Siana Brealey joined èßäAV from The Cambridge Academy of Science and Technology, where she had achieved grades ABB in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. At èßäAV she re-took Chemistry and Psychology over a year and achieved grades AA*. Siana won a place to read Medicine at the University of Liverpool.
Cole Saad joined èßäAV from Switzerland to complete a two-year GCSE course. At the end of Year 10, he achieved grades 9,9,9,8 in French, German, English and Psychology and will take a further five subjects in Year 11.
Prize Winners: 2022
Maddox Tsao won The èßäAV Outstanding Achievement Prize. Maddox joined èßäAV from Taiwan to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Manchester.
Kitty Pham won The Principal’s Award. Kitty joined èßäAV from CATS College to complete a two-year A level course in Art, Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*A*AB and won a place to read Neuroscience at the University of Bristol.
Amanda Cao won The Nick Marriott Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Amanda joined èßäAV from The Perse School to complete a one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and English Literature. She achieved grades A*A*A and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.
Alfie Casson won The èßäAV Oxbridge Prize. Alfie joined èßäAV from Northgate High School, where he had achieved grades A*A*B in Mathematics, Psychology and Physics. At èßäAV he retook Physics over one year, achieving an A* grade. Alfie won a place to read Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at èßäAVrton College, University of Cambridge. about Alfie’s experience of our Oxbridge Preparation Programme.
Veronika Glinka and Gordan Yeung shared the èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Veronika èßäAV from Ukraine to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Business and Economics. She achieved grades of A*A*A and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university. Gordan joined èßäAV from Hong Kong to complete a two-year A level course in in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Bristol.
Theodore Vassiliou won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Theodore joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College, where he had achieved grades BBD in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. At èßäAV he retook Physics and Chemistry over one year, achieving grades A*A. Theodore won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester.
Medet Surakmatov won The èßäAV Architecture Prize. Medet joined èßäAV from Kyrgyzstan to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Russian and Art. He achieved grades AA*A and won a place to read Architecture at the University of Bath.
Ludo Hirst won The èßäAV Mathematics Prize. Ludo joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Bristol.
Oliver Hodge won The èßäAV Medical Sciences Prize. Oliver joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College, where he had achieved grades ABB in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. At èßäAV he retook Biology and Chemistry over one year, achieving grades A*A. Oliver won a place to read Medicine at the Hull York Medical School.
James Hetherington and Eungyu Lee shared the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. James joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, History and Physics. At the end of his first year he achieved grade A* in A level Mathematics alongside impressive scores in the end of year examinations in his other subjects. Eungyu joined èßäAV from Blundell’s School to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Physics. At the end of his first year he achieved grade A* in A level Mathematics and equally highly in the end of year examinations in his other subjects.
Hanieh Shafiei Sarabadani and Razieh Hosseini shared the prize for best performance by an NCUK student. Hanieh joined èßäAV from Iran to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* grades in the final examinations and won a place to read Pharmacy at the University of Manchester. Razieh joined èßäAV from Iran to complete our one-year NCUK foundation course. She achieved grades A*A*A*A grades in the final examinations and won a place to read Biotechnology at the University of Manchester.
Toby Tsui won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a GCSE student. Toby joined èßäAV from Hong Kong for our intensive one-year GCSE course. He took six subjects and achieved grades 9,9,8,8,7,6 and is now taking a foundation course at Durham University
Prize Winners: 2021
Cathy Chen won The èßäAV Outstanding Achievement Prize. Cathy joined èßäAV from China to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades of A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Economics at University College London.
Neve Piper won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Neve joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a two-year A level course in Art, Economics and Geography. She achieved grades A*A*A* and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.
Changyang Wu and Zoey ChenÌýshared the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Changyang joined èßäAV from the United States to complete a two-year A level course in Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved excellent scores in his lower-sixth assessments and on the strength of these is applying to read Computer Science. Zoey joined èßäAV from China to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, Physics and Psychology alongside a one-year A level course in Mathematics. At the end of her first year she achieved grade A in A level Mathematics and impressive scores in the end of year examinations in her other subjects.
Mamoun Beheiry and Nicholas Bunjamin shared The Nick Marriott Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Mamoun joined èßäAV from Sudan to complete a one-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Warwick. Nicholas joined èßäAV from Bellerbys College, Cambridge to complete a one-year A level course in Computer Science, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Oskar Holtz won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Oskar joined èßäAV from Long Road Sixth Form College, where he had achieved grades ED in Government and Politics and Religious Studies. At èßäAV he re-took Religious Studies and completed new A levels in Classical Civilisation and Philosophy over two years, achieving grades A*A*A*. Oskar won a place to read Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London.
Hio Lam Wong won The èßäAV Science Prize. Hio Lam joined èßäAV from Macau to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Forensic and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde.
James PenningtonÌýwon The èßäAV Humanities Prize. James joined èßäAV from the Cambridge International School to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, English Literature and Media Studies. He achieved grades A*A*A* and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.
Jane Lee won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Jane joined èßäAV from Bosworth Independent College for our two-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.
Xav Walsh won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Xav joined èßäAV from Bishop’s Stortford College to complete the second year of his A level course in Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Xav achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Accounting and Finance at King’s College London.
Stefi Alabastro and Bayram Annayev shared The èßäAV Economics and Business Prize. Stefi joined èßäAV from the Philippines to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and History. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Economics at the University College London. Bayram joined èßäAV from Turkmenistan to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Psychology. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Economics at King’s College London.
Steven Chan won The èßäAV Mathematics Prize. Steven joined èßäAV from Hong Kong to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades of A*A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Bristol.
Francesca Jones and Andy Kim shared The èßäAV Medical Sciences Prize. Francesca joined èßäAV from Leicester Grammar School, where she had achieved grades ABB in French, Biology and Chemistry. At èßäAV she retook Biology and Chemistry over one year, achieving grades A*A. Francesca won a place to read Medicine at the University of Liverpool. Andy joined èßäAV from Kings Bournemouth to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Neuroscience at University College London.
Andrea LauÌýwon The èßäAV GCSE Prize. Andrea joined èßäAV from Hong Kong for our intensive one-year GCSE course. She took five subjects and achieved grades 99888 and is now takingÌýA levels in Biology, Chemistry ²¹²Ô»åÌý²Ñ²¹³Ù³ó±ð³¾²¹³Ù¾±³¦²õÌýat èßäAV.Ìý
Eiji Miyamoto won the prize for best performance by an NCUK student. Eiji joined èßäAV from Japan to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. He achieved grades A*A*AB grades in the final examinations and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Manchester.
Prize Winners: 2020
Yuxuan WangÌýwon The èßäAV Outstanding Achievement Prize. Yuxuan joined èßäAV from China to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, History, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades of A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Economics at The London School of Economics.
Blessing EbongukoÌýwon The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Blessing joined èßäAV from The Hillside School to complete a two-year A level course in Psychology, English Literature and French. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Law at King’s College London.
James PenningtonÌýandÌýRuby WongÌýshared the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. James joined èßäAV from Cambridge International School to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, English Literature and Media Studies. He achieved excellent scores in his lower-sixth assessments and is planning on taking a gap year after completing his A levels in the summer. Ruby joined èßäAV from Singapore to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She consistently achieved excellent scores throughout lower-sixth year and on the strength of these has applied to read Medicine at University.
Mandy MaÌýandÌýJohn Paul SchemeilÌýshared the prize the Nick Marriott Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Mandy joined èßäAV from China to complete a one-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Psychology at the University of St Andrews. John Paul joined èßäAV from Italy to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Italian. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Warwick.
Stella SimpsonÌýwon The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Stella joined èßäAV from Oundle School, where she had achieved grades C P1 E in Biology, Pre-U Chemistry and Mathematics. She retook Biology and Chemistry and A level Psychology as a new subject over one year, achieving grades A*A*A. Stella won a place to read Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bristol.
Natalia Gutierrez-Rolon won the prize for best performance by an International Foundation Programme (IFP) student. Natalia joined èßäAV from Columbia to complete our one-year university foundation course. She achieved distinctions in all four units and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Warwick.
Michael BothaÌýandÌýSubin ChaiÌýshared The èßäAV GCSE Prize. Michael joined èßäAV from Bishop’s Stortford College for our intensive one-year GCSE course. He took five subjects and achieved grades 99987. He continued on to the sixth form at èßäAV to study English, Geography and History and Art. Subin joined èßäAV from Denmark for our intensive one-year GCSE course. She took six subjects and achieved grades A99985. She continued on to the sixth form at èßäAV to study Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.
Sam SallybanksÌýwon The èßäAV Social Sciences Prize. Sam joined èßäAV from Felsted School to complete a two-year A level course in History, Law and Politics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read History and Politics at the University of Warwick.
Letitia ConstantinescuÌýwon The èßäAV Prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. Letitia joined èßäAV from The Royal Hospital School to complete a one-year GCSE course at èßäAV before progressing on to study A levels in Philosophy, English and French. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Law at University College London.
William ParkinsonÌýwon The èßäAV Economics and Business Prize. William joined èßäAV from Oundle School, where he had achieved grades BBC in Economics, Psychology and Mathematics. He retook Economics and completed A level Business Studies as a new subject over one year, achieving grades A*A*. William won a place to read Management at the University of Bristol.
Yoon Ji JoÌýandÌýJune ChoiÌýshared The èßäAV Mathematics Prize. Yoon Ji joined èßäAV from South Korea to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry. She achieved grades of A*A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics and Economics at The London School of Economics. June joined èßäAV from South Korea to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Computer Science and Mathematics at The University of Manchester.
Oscar SeeÌýandÌýValerie UzamerÌýshared The èßäAV Medical Sciences Prize. Oscar joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College, where he had achieved grades ABC in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. At èßäAV he retook Biology and Chemistry over one year, achieving grades A*A*. Oscar won a place to read Medicine at the University of Sheffield. Valerie joined èßäAV from Nigeria to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Medicine at Queen Mary, University of London.
Beth WangÌýwon the èßäAV Humanities Prize. Beth joined èßäAV from China to complete a one-year A level course in English Literature, History of Art and Philosophy. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read English Literature at University College London.
Vladislav GalperinÌýand Anh Le Cong BuiÌýshared The èßäAV Science and Technology Prize. Vladislav joined èßäAV from to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. Anh joined èßäAV from Vietnam to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Bath.
Prize Winners: 2019
Bella Brazg Carrell won The èßäAV Prize for outstanding overall achievement. Bella joined èßäAV from the Perse School to complete an 18-month A level course in Geography, Sociology and Mathematics. Bella achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Arabic and Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh.
Buster Blackledge won the Principal’s Award. Buster joined èßäAV after a post-GCSE break from academic studies in order to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*AA in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath.
George Gray and Ash Yakunina shared The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by A level retake student. George joined èßäAV from Harrow School, where he had achieved grades BCC in Mathematics, Economics and Geography. He retook Economics and Mathematics and A level Business Studies as a new subject over one year. George achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Business and Management at the University of Exeter. Ash joined èßäAV from Highgate School, where she had achieved grades CCC in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. She retook Mathematics and Chemistry and A level Psychology as new subject over one year. Ash achieved A*AA and won a place to read Psychology at the University of York.
Anh Bui won the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Anh joined èßäAV from Hai Phong High School in Vietnam to complete a two-year course in Computer Science, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. At the end of the lower-sixth year he achieved an A* grade in A level Mathematics alongside outstanding scores in internal examinations in his other subjects.
Coco Zhang won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by an upper-sixth student. Coco joined èßäAV from the Ulink College of Beijing to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Ecological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
Shannon Fang won the Nick Marriott Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Shannon joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a one-year A level course in Classical Civilisation, Psychology and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Law at Durham University.
Piper Xie won the Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Piper joined èßäAV from Guanghua Cambridge International School in China to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Actuarial Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Ryo Suzuki won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Ryo joined èßäAV from Queen Ethelburga’s School, York to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. He achieved grades A*AAB and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Exeter.
Seung Yeop Han won The èßäAV Economics Prize. Seung Yeop joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Economics at King’s College London.
Hope Hutchinson won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Engineering. Hope joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades A*A and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
India Heading won The èßäAV Medical Sciences Prize. India joined èßäAV from The Leys School, where she had achieved grades AAB in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry. She retook A level Chemistry from January-June, achieving an A* grade and winning a place to read Medicine at the University of Bristol.
Lucy Bradshaw won The èßäAV Biology Prize. Lucy joined èßäAV after being home schooled to complete a one-year A level course in Biology and Psychology. She achieved grades A*A and won a place to read Genetics at the University of York.
Soh Arikawa won the prize for best performance by an International Foundation Programme (IFP) student. Soh joined èßäAV from Lakeland University in Wisconsin, USA to complete our one-year university foundation course. He achieved distinctions in Economics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Politics and won a place to read Mathematics with Management & Finance at King’s College London.
Guzalya Latipova won The èßäAV Prize for the best performance by a GCSE student. Guzalya joined èßäAV from Elite Education Alternativa Sehriyo in Uzbekistan to complete our intensive one-year GCSE course. She took Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Psychology and English and achieved grades 99987. Guzalya continued on to the sixth form at èßäAV to study A levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics.
Prize Winners: 2018
Pannita Tregalnon won the prize for outstanding overall achievement. Pannita joined èßäAV from Amatyakul School in Thailand for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Achieving grades A*A*AA, Pannita won a place to read Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College, London.
Grace Betz won the prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Grace joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College, where she had achieved grades CCC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At èßäAV she achieved grades A*AA in Biology, Mathematics and Psychology and won a place to read Psychology at the University of Surrey.
Simon Hong won the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a Year 12 student. Simon joined èßäAV from Viet Duc High School in Vietnam and at the end of his first year in the sixth form at èßäAV achieved AS level grades AAAB in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Geography. He is now studying these four subjects in the upper sixth and has applied to read Finance at university.
Miri Bennum and Maxwell Drew shared the prize for the best performance by a student transferring to èßäAV at the end of Year 12. Miri joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College to complete A levels in History, English Literature and French. Achieving grades A*AA, she won a place to read History and French at University College, London. Maxwell also joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College – in his case to complete A levels in English Literature, French and Philosophy. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Biomedical Science at Sheffield University.
Beth Fitt won the prize for the best student going on to study Medicine. Beth joined èßäAV from Stamford High School to study Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry on one-year courses. Achieving grades A*AA, Beth won a place to read Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Juliet Mmuoemenam won the prize for the best performance by an International Foundation Programme(IFP) student. Juliet joined èßäAV from Bridge House College, Nigeria. Achieving distinctions in Mathematics, Politics, Economics and Sociology, Juliet won a place to read Law at Queen Mary College, London.
Natalie Greaves won the prize for the best performance by a GCSE student. Natalie joined èßäAV from Bottisham Village College to study GCSEs over two years. At the end of her first year at èßäAV, she achieved grades of 9,9,9,9,8 in Mathematics, German, Chemistry, Geography and Spanish. She is now in her second year completing English Literature, Physics, Psychology and Further Mathematics.
Alasdair Goodhead won the prize for the best student studying on a January to June A level programme. Alasdair joined èßäAV from Framlingham College, where he had achieved grades BBC in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. At èßäAV he improved these to AAA over two terms and won a place to read Marine Biology at the University of Exeter.
Prize Winners: 2017
Youngseok Kim won the prize for outstanding overall achievement. Youngseok joined èßäAV from North London Collegiate School in Korea to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Achieving grades A*A*A*, Youngseok won a place to read Dentistry at Queen Mary’s, University of London.
Phoebe Codling and Benjamin Hall shared the prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Phoebe joined èßäAV from Northgate High School where she had achieved grades BDE in English Literature, Biology and Psychology respectively. This summer Phoebe achieved grades of A*AA in English Literature, Biology and Geography. She is now reading Art History and Visual Culture at the University of Exeter. Benjamin joined èßäAV from Perse School with grades of BCD in Physics, Maths and Chemistry respectively. This summer Ben achieved grades of A*AA in Physics, Maths and Economics. He is now reading Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath.
Seowoo Lee and Pannita Tregalnon shared the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Seowoo joined èßäAV from CATS College Cambridge to commence a two-year A level course. At the end of her lower-sixth year at èßäAV she achieved AS level grades AAAA in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. She is now studying these four subjects to A level in the upper sixth and is applying to read Medicine at university. Pannita joined èßäAV after being home schooled in Thailand to commence a two-year A level course. At the end of her lower-sixth year at èßäAV she achieved AS level grades AAAA in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. She is now studying these four subjects to A level in the upper sixth and is applying to read Engineering at university. Having attended an interview she is now waiting to hear from Newnham College, University of Cambridge.
Samuel Leedham and Vladimirs Prudnikovs shared the prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels in one year. Samuel transferred to èßäAV from Stamford School at the end of Year 12 to complete A levels in History, German and Economics. Achieving grades A*AA, he won a place to read International Relations at the University of Exeter. Vladimirs joined èßäAV from Riga Secondary School No. 40, Latvia, to complete a one-year A level course in History, Government and Politics and German. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read History and Politics at Kings College, Cambridge.
Claudia Acerini and Yinou Zhou shared the Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels over two years. Claudia joined èßäAV from St Marys School, Cambridge to complete a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. Achieving A*AA, Claudia won a place to read Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. Yinou joined èßäAV from St Martha’s Senior School to complete a two-year A level course in Maths, Art and Design, Physics and Chinese. Achieving grades A*ABA, Yinou won a place to read Architecture at the University of Sheffield.
Pierre Damin Park won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Mathematics. Damin joined èßäAV after completing his second year reading Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Realising that this was not the path he wished to follow, Damin enrolled on a one-year A level course in Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Achieving A*A*A*, Damin is now reading Maths at St Edmunds College, University of Cambridge.
Egor Eshov won the prize for the best performance by an International Foundation Programme student. Egor joined èßäAV from King’s School Ely. He studied Maths & Statistics, Economics, Politics and Sociology as part of the programme of study. Achieving distinctions in Maths & Statistics and Sociology on his way to an overall Merit, Egor is now reading Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought and the University of Leeds.
Prize Winners: 2016
Charlotte Taylor won the prize for outstanding overall achievement. Charlotte joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College after her first year in the sixth form and restarted a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A in Biology, Geography and Mathematics, Charlotte won a place to read Civil Engineering with Architecture at Glasgow.
Edmund Crawley won the prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Edmund joined èßäAV from St John’s Marlborough where he had achieved grades BCC in English Literature, History and Religious Studies. After following a January-June retake course, Edmund achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Philosophy of Religion and Theology at Girton College, Cambridge.
Allaster Johnston and Young Seok Kim shared the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Allaster joined èßäAV from Haileybury. At the end of his lower-sixth year at èßäAV he achieved AS level grades AAAA in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. He is now studying these four subjects to A level in the upper sixth and is applying to read Mechanical Engineering at university. Young Seok joined èßäAV from North London Collegiate School in Korea. At the end of his lower-sixth year at èßäAV he achieved AS level grades AAAA in Mathematics, Further Maths, Biology and Chemistry. He is now studying these four subjects to A level in the upper sixth and is applying to read Dentistry at university.
Kriztee Fu and Nicholas Tan shared the prize for the best performance by an upper-sixth student. Kriztee joined èßäAV from Xceleration Education in Malaysia to follow an 18-month A level course. Achieving grades A*AA in Economics, Government & Politics and Mathematics, Kriztee won a place to read Accounting and Finance at Warwick. Nicholas joined èßäAV from Sekolah Sri Campaka School in Malaysia to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*AA in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, Nicholas is currently travelling round Australia on a gap year.
Brandon Papineau and Ulysses Chow shared the prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels in one year. Brandon joined èßäAV from Del Norte High School in San Diego to complete a one-year A level course in Spanish, Classical Civilisation and English Language. Achieving grades A*AA, Brandon won a place to read Linguistics at Edinburgh. Ulysses joined èßäAV from St Francis Xavier’s College in Hong Kong to complete a one-year A level course in Economics, Chinese, Mathematics and Philosophy. Achieving grades A*AAA, he won a place to read Law at Wolfson College, Cambridge.
Ronglong Ke won the Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels over two years. Ronglong joined èßäAV from Shantou Chaoyang Experimental School in China to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Achieving grades A*A*A, Ronglong won a place to read Computer Science at University College, London.
Donovan Xie won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Economics. Donovan joined èßäAV from the English School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in China to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*AA in Mathematics, Economics and Physics, Donovan won a place to read Economics and Statistics at University College, London.
Eileen Christie won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Mathematics. Eileen joined èßäAV from Sekolah Kristen IPEKA High School in Indonesia to follow a one-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A in Mathematics, Chemistry and Economics, Eileen won a place to read Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics at Warwick.
Paige Orwig won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Medicine. Paige joined èßäAV as a mature student to follow a one-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A in Biology and Chemistry, Paige won a place to read Veterinary Medicine at Nottingham.
Michael Koiza won the prize for the best performance by a GCSE student. Michael joined èßäAV from King’s Ely at the start of Year 11 to study eight GCSEs intensively over one year. Achieving two A*s, five As and one B, Michael has progressed into the sixth form at èßäAV to study A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Prize Winners: 2015
Sanghoon Jung won the prize for outstanding overall achievement. Sanghoon transferred to èßäAV from Abbey College Cambridge for his upper-sixth year. Achieving grades A*A*A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, Sanghoon won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at Hertford College, Oxford.
Catriona Pritchard won the prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Catriona joined èßäAV from The Knights Templar School where she had achieved grades BBC in Sociology, English Literature and History. After completing unit retakes in English Literature and History and a one-year course in Classical Civilisation, the latter as a new subject, Catriona achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read English at Royal Holloway, London.
Charlotte Taylor and Jingqi Xie shared the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Charlotte joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College after her first year in the sixth form and restarted a two-year A level course. At the end of her lower-sixth year at èßäAV she achieved grades A*AA in A level Geography, AS level Biology and AS level Mathematics. She went on to study A2 Biology, A2 Mathematics and AS Physics and applied to read Civil and Architectural Engineering at university. Jingqi joined èßäAV from the English School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in China. At the end of his lower-sixth year at èßäAV he achieved AS level grades AAAA in Economics, History, Mathematics and Physics. He went on to study Economics, Mathematics and Physics at A2 and Further Mathematics at AS and applied to read Economics and Statistics at university.
Laura Lisboa Brick and Anne Josephine Strobel shared the prize for the best performance by an upper-sixth student. Laura joined èßäAV from Friends’ School after her first year in the sixth form to restart a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*AA in History, Classical Civilisation and English Literature, Laura won a place to read History and Politics at the University of Warwick. Anne joined èßäAV from Colegio Energia in Brazil to follow a two-year A level course. She achieved grades A*AA in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics and won a place to read Mathematics at Durham University.
Jaeho Jang won the prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels in one year. Jaeho joined èßäAV from Esher College to take our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Mathematics at King’s College, London.
Benling Zheng won the Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels over two years. Benling joined èßäAV from Jining City Yucai Middle School in China to follow a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Achieving grades A*A*A*, Benling won a place to read Civil Engineering at Imperial College, London.
Xinlei Lin won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Economics. Xinlei joined èßäAV from Ulink College of Beijing in China to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*AA in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry, Xinlei won a place to read Economics and Statistics at University College, London.
Lanqing Chen won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Mathematics. Lanqing joined èßäAV from Tongxiang Senior High School in China to follow an 18-month A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, Lanqing won a place to read Mathematics at Imperial College, London.
Yu-Tsen Yeh won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Medicine. Yu-Tsen joined èßäAV from Sheng Kung Girls’ High School in Taiwan to follow a one-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, Yu-Tsen won a place to read Medicine at St George’s Medical School.
Zahan Bharucha won the prize for the best performance by a GCSE student. Zahan joined èßäAV from GEMS Modern Academy in the United Arab Emirates at the start of Year 11 to study seven GCSEs intensively over one year. Achieving four A*s and three As, Zahan progressed to Bedford School for his A levels.
Prize Winners: 2014
Kevin Park won the prize for outstanding overall achievement. Kevin joined èßäAV from Cranleigh School to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A*A in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry, Kevin won a place to read Economics at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge.
Andrew Macaulay and Harry Pugh shared the prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Andrew joined èßäAV from Hills Road Sixth Form College where he had achieved grades BDE in English Language and Literature, Biology and Chemistry. After completing an upper-sixth A2 course in English Language and Literature and a one-year A level course in Biology and Law – the latter as a new subject – Andrew achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Law at the University of York. Harry joined èßäAV from Long Road Sixth Form College where he had achieved grades BCD in Economics, Mathematics and Physics. After completing a unit retake course in Economics and a one-year A level course in Mathematics and Physics, Harry achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Economics at the University of Leeds.
Laura Lisboa-Brick won the Andrew Lewin Memorial Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Laura joined èßäAV from Friends’ School. At the end of her lower-sixth year at èßäAV she achieved AS level grades AAAA in Classical Civilisation, English Literature, History and Religious Studies. She went on to A2 study in Classical Civilisation, English Literature and History and applied to read History and Politics at university.
William Adams and Jackie Xu shared the prize for the best performance by an upper-sixth student. William joined èßäAV from Oundle School to follow a one-year A level course in his upper-sixth year. Achieving grades AAA in French, History and Spanish, William won a place to read Spanish at the University of St Andrews. Jackie joined èßäAV from Haining Senior High School in China to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, Jackie won a place to read Mathematics with Management Studies at University College, London.
Amy Zhou won the prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels in one year. Amy joined èßäAV from Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School in China to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Achieving grades A*A*A*, Amy won a place to read Accounting and Finance at Durham University.
Akmaral Abdiyeva and Violet Wang shared the Helen Lee Memorial Prize for the best performance by a student studying A levels over two years. Akmaral joined èßäAV from Astana No. 60 Lyceum in Kazakhstan to complete a two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Achieving grades A*A*A*, Akmaral won a place to read Mathematics and Statistical Science at University College, London. Violet joined èßäAV from the Experimental High School of Beijing University in China to complete a two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics and Economics at the London School of Economics.
Anastasia Yermakova and Cynthia Zhou shared the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Economics. Anastasia joined èßäAV from Gomel No. 5 High School in Belarus to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A* in Business Studies, Economics and Mathematics, Anastasia won a place to read Economics at University College, London. Cynthia joined èßäAV from Hangzhou No. 14 High School in China to follow a two-year A level course. Achieving grades A*A*A*A in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Economics, Cynthia won a place to read Economics at University College, London.
Hermine Tigerschiold won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Mathematics. Hermine joined èßäAV from Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium in Sweden to complete a one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Achieving grades A*A*A, Hermine won a place to read Mathematics at Lund University in Sweden.
Charlotte Barton won the prize for the best performance by a student going on to study Medicine. Charlotte joined èßäAV from The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College to retake A level Chemistry and study A level Psychology as a new subject over the course of one year. She achieved grades AA and won a place to read Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College.
Isla Forster won the prize for the best performance by a GCSE student. Isla joined èßäAV from The Leys School at the start of Year 11 to study seven GCSEs intensively over one year. Achieving four A*s, two As and one B, Isla then went on to continue her studies at Deerfield Academy in the United States.
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