Our success stories

Donna Ferguson is an award-winning journalist who has recently had her work published in The People's Friend magazine after studying the Introduction to Creative Writing course at Hills Road!

Ben Musk is a Y12 student who studies Economics, History (Crisis, Conflict and Communism), and Geography. In January 2024, Ben was “highly commended” for his work in the School Essay Competition, run by the Royal Geographical Society.

Tom Murray is a Hills Road Alumnus who studied English Literature, History Rights, Race and Revolutions and Drama & Theatre from 2016 to 2018. In October 2023, Tom was appointed Shaffer playwright-in-residence at Trinity College Cambridge.

James gained a place on the British Film Institute national residential course in his first year at Hills Road where he focused on enhancing his editing skills.

George Emms is a Year 13 student who studies History Crisis, Conflict and Communism, Maths, French and German. In May 2023, George was ‘highly commended’ for his essay on the Hungarian Revolution.

Jacob first attended the College’s LGBTQ+ Society at the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year. By March, Jacob, Meg Bennett and Matthew Adcock would be handed the keys to this society after a rigorous election.

Year 12 student Nathan Westwick has won the NE Rowe category in a national competition organised by the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Felix Turrell is a Year 13 student who studies Economics. In September 2023, he was shortlisted as a finalist for Discover Economics’ Young Economist of the Year award.

Mali Jongman-Rios wins bronze medal at The International Physics Olympiad

Jordan Ashman Wins BBC Young Musician of the Year

Peter Bailey comes second in Oxford University Computing Challenge

Robert Halliday Wins gold medal at International Biology Olympiad

Lucy Parker is a Hills Road Alumnus who is now part of the Lioness Squad.

Sambor Puskas is a Hills Road Alumnus who studied at the College from 2021 until 2023. He came second in the Grand Final of a prestigious public speaking competition held at the National Gallery.

Serena Blackwood is having the kind of year most student-athletes can only dream of. We were lucky enough to chat about her recent run of competitions, her life as a Year 13 student, and where she sees life taking her beyond Hills Road.