Category: Students
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GCSE Results Day 2026
GCSE results day is here and young people across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are waking up to find out how they performed in their exams. At The Access Project, we work with young people aged 14-16 to support them with their GCSE studies, and put them on a pathway to higher education. GCSE Results… Read more
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A level Results Day 2026: Students celebrate university placements
Thousands of students are waking up on A level results day to find out what they’ve achieved in their exams. On Thursday 13 August, young people across the UK receive results for their A levels, T levels, BTEC Nationals, and other Level 3 qualifications. As thousands of students open their envelopes, they’ll look to navigate… Read more
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Student blog series: Education is for all
by Courtney, Year 12, Cumbria Courtney is a sixth form student from Cumbria studying history, literature, and politics. She believes that education should provide the opportunity to change the lives of every student and is aiming to get into a top university. Education shouldn’t be a privilege; it’s a right for everyone. When The Access Project asked me to write something that I… Read more
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The hidden deficit: why the university funding crisis is a social mobility crisis
by Eve Jacobs Here at The Access Project, we have been keeping a close eye on what is happening within the higher education sector. The landscape is changing, but what does this mean for our students? There is a squeeze across the whole UK university sector, driven by financial pressures and a shift within the… Read more
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“My students inspire me” – Empowering pupils in the West Midlands
by Eshika Kaypee Having worked at Colmers School for nearly two years as a University Access Officer (UAO), ‘community’ and ‘compassion’ are two words that come to mind when describing the school. Despite the many educational barriers that young people in the West Midlands face, there is so much belief that goes into every student to reach their potential and… Read more
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“I want to change the way we look at education” – Musab’s journey to higher education
Musab is a Year 12 student from the West Midlands. When he started his A levels, he joined The Access Project to give his university applications a boost. “I come from a low socio-economic background and the Access Project allows me to experience other opportunities that would otherwise only be available to someone from a… Read more
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From the East Midlands to Edinburgh: Riveen prepares for life at university
Picture the scene. It’s 14 August 2025 and the room is buzzing with excited yet nervous A level students, eagerly awaiting their results. Amongst the crowds at Ashfield School in Kirkby In Ashfield are 20 students enrolled on The Access Project, along with their University Access Officer, Clare. One of these students is Riveen. Applying… Read more
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“I wouldn’t have passed without The Access Project” – Celebrating GCSE success on Results Day
GCSE Results Day has arrived. Hundreds of thousands of young people are opening envelopes filled with exam results, and seeing their hard work pay off. At The Access Project, we work with young people aged 14-16 to support them with their GCSE studies, and put them on a pathway to higher education. Today, we celebrated… Read more
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A level Results Day 2025: Students celebrate top grades and university destinations
Results Day has arrived and thousands of young people across the country are waking up to find out what they’ve achieved in their exams. On Thursday 14 August, young people are finding out how they performed in their A levels, T levels, BTEC Nationals, and other Level 3 qualifications – and deciding on their next… Read more
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Celebrating 10 years in the West Midlands with Ormiston Forge Academy and Imperial College London
At first glance, the gathering of pupils, parents, staff, and alumni at Ormiston Forge Academy on 8 July might have appeared like the usual end of term school celebrations. But this particular event was so much more than that. Staff from Imperial College London and the team from The Access Project were delighted to join… Read more