STUDENTS from Ark Acton Academy were thrilled after achieving places at leading universities or securing high-quality apprenticeships. 

Jayden is taking up a place at Oxford to read PPE, while Rafi (pictured) is going to Queen Mary’s, London to study Medicine. He has the Marshall Wace Bursary 

Ruqayya is going to King’s College to study Dentistry, while other high achievers include: 

Emily, who achieved A*, A*, A and is off to Birmingham to read Politics and Sociology and Robert, who achieved A, A, A and is off to Queen Mary’s to study Biomedical Science.  

Siidcali, achieved A, B, B and is doing an apprenticeship in software engineering, while 

Ayman, who achieved Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction* in BTEC Business, will go to Queen Mary’s to study Accounting and Management.   

Oli Knight, Principal of Ark Acton, said: "I have been so impressed with the maturity and robustness they have displayed, and we could not be prouder of every one of them. 

“The future is in safe hands with this cohort of young people.”