Results & Leavers’ Destinations
The Academy opened its doors in 2012 with an ambitious vision for how a diverse school in inner London could, with the support and inspiration of one of the world’s leading Universities, inspire all our students to achieve success. From day one, our students and staff have benefited from our close relationship with UCL, and our results underline how that relationship is bearing fruit, with students leaving the Academy to embark upon exciting futures.
The UCL Academy Sixth Form students move on to University, other further study, apprenticeships, or employment. Irrespective of their route, they have the continuous support of the Careers department, tutors and other members of staff while they navigate their way through this pivotal time in their education.
While 40% on average of our students are offered places at Russell Group Universities, many others go to prestigious universities and exciting futures elsewhere.
Some of our student stories from the class of 2025:
Ange Levesque (Head of Sixth Form) and Lotus Mohammad
Lotus Mohammad is simply an exceptional person who achieved exceptional results by any measure. In 2020, with her family, Lotus fled conflict and hardship in Syria, overcoming the challenges of settling in the UK. If this was not enough, a physical injury resulted in an extended period away from school, coupled with significant worry for the close family left behind in Syria when the earthquake struck in 2023.
Lotus was awarded A*’s in Biology and Psychology with A’s in Chemistry and her Extended Project Qualification. This enabled her to secure a place at UCL to study Medicine. With such a depth of life experience, Lotus will be a leader in both her personal and professional life.
Lotus reflected, “During my time at the school, I was able to undertake work experience within UCL’s medical faculty. I can’t wait to combine my empathy as a medic with research that will change lives.”
Ange Levesque (Head of Sixth Form) with Orest Stus (Left) and Maria Petrova (Right)
Orest Stus and Maria Petrova are both members of families who fled the war in Ukraine, making the challenging transition to the UK education system and, more broadly, life within a very different cultural setting. It is one thing to speak several languages, but another to achieve outstanding academic results in your third language, which is the case for both students.
With his sights set on a degree in Economics at Queen Mary, Orest secured an A grade in Maths and C grades in Economics and Further Maths. During Year 12, he also achieved an A* in Russian Language and remarkably achieved outstanding results in his final school exams in Ukraine, which he completed remotely. Having achieved an impressive A in Maths and Bs in Economics and Psychology, Maria has continued her education at Queen Mary, going on to study Economics and Finance.
Ms Ange Levesque, Assistant Principal Head of Sixth Form, said: “Orest and Maria are some of the most resourceful, independent, resilient students I have the pleasure of supporting throughout their education.
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Ange Levesque (Head of Sixth Form) facetimeing Junyi Zhang (left) and Junyou Zhang (right) in Beijing to relay their fantastic results.
Junyi Zhang’s results were the best in the year, with 4 A*S in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and Further Maths. Her twin sister, Junyou Zhang, also achieved stellar results, earning 2 A*S in Maths and Further Maths, as well as an A in Economics. Junyi is now studying Natural Sciences at Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge. She is fascinated by genetics and also by the potential of stem-cell research to advance cures for numerous diseases. “I am so grateful to UCL Academy for helping me to fulfil my dream of a place at Cambridge and for all the opportunities which I know will come from this.” Her sister Junyou is currently studying Economics at UCL. “I am really excited to have the chance to see how economics can make a positive difference to the most disadvantaged communities.”
Hussain Farhat, Head Student, was delighted with his A*’s in Sociology and Arabic, A in Economics, and B in Mathematics. His life began in Lebanon, and as a fluent Arabic speaker, he is now studying International Development at King’s College London. “I want to use the strong springboard of the diverse UCL Academy community as my entry into a life of peace-building which contributes to some of the world’s most devastated contexts.”
Rehman Hussain was thrilled with his A*s in Economics and Maths, as well as his A in Further Maths. Rehman is studying Maths, Operational Research, Statistics, Economics (MORSE) at the University of Warwick. “The work experience opportunities that the school gave me fired my interest in the gig economy and Gen Z. I am really looking forward to learning more about this expanding reality.”
Veronica Agavelyan achieved excellent results, earning an A* in Spanish, an A in Art, and a B in Maths. She is now studying Architecture at the University of Arts London. “It has been fascinating for me to be educated in a purpose-built space at UCLA. I am really interested in how people interact with public spaces and make it their own. I hope to make this central to my work as an architect.”
Arian Kelmendi achieved an enviable set of results, earning an A* in Maths and As in Further Maths and Physics and is currently studying Maths at King’s College London. He is fascinated by problem-solving, especially the practical challenges that Maths can help address, such as accessibility issues on TfL. “I want to show how Maths really makes an everyday difference in people’s lives.” Arian stressed that consistency and commitment were key to achieving his goals.
