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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… 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… 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… more
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Aiming for Oxford – Alisha’s experiences on the Oxbridge Pathway
As part of our programme, The Access Project offers students a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, including our specialised Oxbridge and Healthcare Pathways. These Pathways are designed to support students through the application process towards courses with additional requirements and admissions… more
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UCAS Clearing 101: Get a space at uni this September
Missed out on a place at university on A level results day? Don’t panic. Thousands of places on quality courses at top unis are still up for grabs through UCAS Clearing. What is UCAS Clearing? UCAS Clearing is a university application… more
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Our strategic partnership with ICG: A long term commitment to our students
We are extremely delighted to announce a further three-year strategic partnership with ICG, the global alternative asset manager. This support, as part of ICG’s flagship social mobility programme, will enable us to increase our impact, extending our reach to even greater… more
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Student wellbeing and mental health: How mentoring helps young people find calm amongst the noise
I scheduled a one-to-one session with a bright Year 12 student I’d mentored for a few months. They were usually enthusiastic, always brimming with ideas for personal statements and with curious questions about university life. But today, she barely made eye… more
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Benjamin takes on the Thames Path 100 to fundraise for The Access Project
A dedicated runner is going the distance by taking on one of the UK’s toughest endurance races in aid of The Access Project. On Saturday 3rd May, Benjamin Rose will run the Thames Path 100 to raise money for The Access… more
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Response to The Sutton Trust’s School Funding and Pupil Premium 2025 report
School cuts are worsening due to financial pressures, according to a new report by The Sutton Trust. In the School Funding and Pupil Premium 2025 report, a survey of 1,208 teachers in primary and secondary schools found that more schools are… more
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“The Access Project has equipped me with invaluable skills” – Q&A with Isabel, Year 13 student
What does student life look like at The Access Project? We sat down with Isabel, a Year 13 student at one of our partner schools in the West Midlands, to find out more about her journey with The Access Project —… more
