If you are expecting to receive the highest grades in your GCSEs and are interested in applying to the most prestigious universities, then the High Achievers + Programme at Carmel is for you.
It will support, challenge and inspire you to be the best you can be academically and to succeed in your chosen path beyond Carmel.
How do I become a part of the High Achievers+ Programme?
• You need an average GCSE points score of 7 or above.
• You can be identified by your subject teachers as Gifted or Talented and you will be invited to participate in the High Achievers + Programme through the HA+ Super Curriculum
How is the High Achievers+ Programme delivered?
• Delivered by a Curriculum and a Pastoral Team
• Support and challenge are at the heart of our High Achievers + Programme
• Every student in the High Achievers+ Programme will be part of a High Achievers tutor group
Click the links below to find out more:
Oxbridge and Russell Group/Sutton 30 Pathways
Vocational Career Access Pathway
High Achievers+ Programme Leaflet
Careers Advice and Work experience
A key part of the success of our Programme is the high calibre careers advice and work experience opportunities available.
Additional AS Levels
All High Achieving students will be able to study for an AS level in Further Maths, French or Spanish in lower sixth (dependent on meeting the entry criteria and progression advice).
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
This sought-after qualification is offered to all High Achievers and will demonstrate your subject enthusiasm and can even lower your UCAS points offer. Find out more about EPQ.
High Achievers+ Videos
Click the video below to watch a short introduction to our High Achievers+ Programme.
Click here to watch a video of Upper Sixth student Rozhin Cheraghian talking about her experience
A snapshot of some Super Curricular work in different areas across the college:
English/MFL/Law
- Work experience placements in France and links with the University of Salamanca and the University of Birmingham
- Pathways into Law Programme offered by the University of Liverpool.
- Mock trial competitions.
- English literature lecture and seminar programme on specific aspects of unseen texts
Former French student, Aiden Dillon, has recorded 2 vlogs with advice about studying French and applying to Oxford
Aiden Dillon’s French advice
Aiden Dillon’s Oxford advice
Mathematics
- Participation in UKMT challenges and events
- MathsSoc Sessions and talks from guest speakers
- Preparation for MAT/TMUA/STEP tests
- UCAS Oxbridge Interview Practice session
Humanities
- Work placements with local MPs
- The Debating Society and ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition
- Wider reading and extra resources for wider curriculum
- Pre-university Economics course at the University of Manchester
- Trips and visits
Social Sciences
- Online course provided by UK Parliament on Law-Making
- Careers talks from business industry experts and former students
- Visits from top accountancy firms including KPMG regarding higher apprenticeship support
Science and Engineering
View the videos below to find out more about Science and Engineering activities
View the SciSoc video
View the Med, Dent, Vet Programme video
Art and Digital
- Opportunities to exhibit work in college at external exhibitions
- UAL workshops, interview preparation and university visits
- Work Experience opportunities including CISCO UX Design and the Open Eye Gallery
- Degree level lectures and events including the Fieldwork Photography Symposium.
- Workshops with prestigious Drama Schools and participation in theatre productions
Destinations of High Achievers+ Alumni
Our Oxbridge 2022 success!
Jacob Walsh, De La Salle, Magdalene College, Cambridge, Medicine
Joe Lester, St Francis Xavier’s College, Hertford College, Oxford, Engineering
Lauren Welsby, Cowley International College, Cambridge, Human, Social Political Sciences
Ryan Smith, Sts Peter & Paul, Trinity College, Cambridge, Engineering
Elisha Ainsworth, Rainhill High, Oxford, Human Sciences
Faith Wild, Cowley International College, Oxford, English Language & Literature
A snapshot of progression routes for recent High Achievers+ students
Alex Liloglou, St Hildas CE, A*A*A*A, Lancaster, Medicine
Grace Leather, Wade Deacon, A*AA – Medicine, University of Liverpool
Jack Molyneux, Sutton Academy, A*A*A* – Medicine, University of Dundee
Grace O’Hare, Rainhill High, A*A*A* – Modern Foreign Languages, University of Liverpool
Jack Mitchelson, Hope Academy, A*AA – Film Production, University of Salford
William Francis, Rainford High, A*A*A* – Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield
Roksana Stanislanska, Cardinal Newman, A*A*A*A – Psychology, University to Durham
Emmy Mae Edwards, Childwall SSA, A*A*A*A – Law, University of Leeds
Matthew Barlow, Rainford High, AAA – Criminology, University of Manchester
Bella Houghton, Rainhill High, AAA – Law, University of Liverpool
Amber Esroffery, Tower College, A*AA – Journalism, Manchester Metropolitan University
Jack Ellison, Cardinal Newman High, A*A*A – History, University of Manchester
Molly Rigby, St Edmund Arrowsmith, Dist*, Dist*, Dist – Paramedic Science, Liverpool John Moores
Rachel Christensen, Heyes High, A*A*A*A – Law, Oxford
Rebecca Webb, Rainhill High, A*A*A* (& AS F Maths A) – Masters in Biology, University of York
Molly Glover, Wade Deacon, A*AA – Politics & International Relations, University of York
Katie Anderson, Wade Deacon, A*A*A – Biology, University of Bristol
Olivia Harpham, Great Sankey, A*A* Dist* – Child Nursing, Edge Hill University
Gemma Eager, Wade Deacon, A*AA – Mathematics and Economics, University of Leeds
Hannah Lynch, St Cuthbert’s, AAA – Psychology, University of Nottingham
Rania Sivaraj, Great Sankey, A*A*A*A – History and Politics, University of Warwick
Daniel Curran, Rainford High, A*A*A*A – Architecture, Manchester School of Architecture
Katie Birchall, Byrchall High School, A*AA – Law and Criminology, University of York
Stephanie Pook, Hope Academy, A*AA, Distinction* – History, University of York
Nathan Briers. The Sutton Academy, A*A*A* – Business Management, University of Liverpool
Cian Goodwin, Great Sankey, A*A*A* – Mathematics, University of Leeds
Samuel Colton, Great Sankey, A*AA – Business Accounting & Finance, Newcastle University
Ben Whitehead, The Blue Coat School, A*A*A – Computer Science/Mathematics, University of Glasgow
Lucy-Jane Ravenall, St Julie’s High School, A*A*A* – Business Management, University of Liverpool
Lauren Hodgetts, Rainford High, A*A*A – Criminology, University of Liverpool
Isaac Mumtaz-Wong, Lord Derby, AAA – Civil & Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield
Henry Penketh, Rainford High, A*AA – Apprenticeship Scheme, St Helens Chamber
Charlotte Slade, Broughton Hall, A*AA – Art Foundation, Carmel College
Alex Grimsditch, St Francis Xavier’s College, A*A*A* – General Engineering, Durham University
Emmy Mae Edwards, Childwall Sport & Science Academy, A*A*A*A – Law, University of Leeds
Maddison Rimmer, Culcheth High School, AAA – Contract Law following a Gap Year
Kieran Thomerson, St Gregory’s High School, A*AA – Chemistry with a Year in Industry, University of Nottingham
Lily Coughlin, Maricourt High School, A*A*A*C – English Literature, Loughborough University
Grace Perry, De La Salle, A*A*A* – English, University of York
Daniel McKenna, De La Salle, A*A*A* – Medicine, Edge Hill University
Ellise Mills, Cowley International College, Dist*, Dist, Dist – Adult Nursing, Liverpool John Moores’ University
Lucy Gregory, Wade Deacon High School, A*A*A* – Medicine, University Birmingham
Edie Lee, Rainford High, A*A*A* – Psychology, University of Leeds
Musa Suleiman, St Margaret’s Church of England Academy, AAA – Medicine, University of Manchester
Joshua Owens, Wade Deacon High School, A*AA – Dentistry, University of Liverpool
Holly Rylatt, Raihnill High School, A*AA – Medicine, Edge Hill University
Gemma Eager, Wade Deacon High School, A*AA – Mathematics and Economics, University of Leeds
Megan Yates, Hope Academy, Dist*A*A* – Psychology, Liverpool John Moores’ University
Theo Sumner, De La Salle, A*A*AA – Maths and Economics, London School of Economics
Emma Bridden, St Gregory’s Catholic High School, AAB – Veterinary Medicine, University of Nottingham
Molly Wright, Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, A*Dist*Dist* – Psychology – University of Salford
Livia Yang, Rainhill High School, AAA – Dentistry (Dental Surgery), University of Liverpool
More high achievers information
For more information contact Dan Saunders, Head of High Achievers at daniels@carmel.ac.uk
View Russell Group Informed Choices for guidance about choosing your A-Levels so you make the best choices for your future career.
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