Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley students off to top universities

Of the 62 students who applied to university, 85% currently hold an offer from one of their first choices. 18% of students currently hold places at Russell Group universities.

One student celebrating today is Lydia Connolly-Harris who has secured a place to study Psychology at Surrey University.

Lydia said: “I am so excited to be able to start my degree. Having completed work experience with my auntie in a psychiatric hospital, I knew that this was what I wanted to do and I can’t wait to begin. My school helped me work out which course would best suit me and I am looking forward to pursuing a subject I enjoy.

“I have had a fantastic seven years at Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley. My teachers have helped me as much as they could and made sure I was very well prepared for my exams. I will really miss the school but I am grateful for all the help and guidance it has given me.”

Other students celebrating today include:

• Jana Awoonor-Gordon who has accepted a place at the University of Warwick to read Sociology;
• Khianna Vassell who has accepted a place at the University of Bristol to read Mathematics;
• Dora Ivanova who has accepted a place at the University of Nottingham to read Criminology;
• Hana Khan who has accepted a place at University College London to read Law;
• Aleks Lukova who has accepted a place at the University of Birmingham to read Biomedical Sciences;
• Zoe Davis who has accepted a place at the University of Liverpool to read Chemistry;
• Eleanor Cooper who has accepted a place at the University of Glasgow to read Immunology.

Additionally, students entering more creative subjects achieved their firm choices. Chloe Radosz will study Animation at the prestigious Escape Studies, whilst Elif Bulbul will study Theatre Design at University of the Arts, London!

Students studying CTEC subjects achieved an outstanding average grade of a Distinction, which has opened the door for students like Asheya Patrick to study Building Surveying at London South Bank University, Olivia Cook to study Marketing at Goldsmiths and Shakaidee Hill to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker at the University of Greenwich.

Steve Sherwin, Head of Academy said: “What a fantastic set of results! Congratulations to all the students collecting their results today. I am so proud of how hard they have all worked and what they have all achieved. Equipped with superb grades, our students are now off to begin their university degrees of choice. I wish them all the very best and I have no doubt they will all succeed in whatever they do.

“Thank you to our wonderful staff who have gone above and beyond to support our students throughout their time here. We are very fortunate to have such a skilled, committed and enthusiastic team. They are the secret to our success and today’s achievements would not be possible without them.”