Apprenticeships at Hammersmith Academy
An Ambitious Pathway to Real World Success
At Hammersmith Academy, we recognise that there is no single route to success.
Increasingly, our most ambitious and career-focused students are choosing apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, alongside their university applications – and we proudly champion this growing pathway to achievement.
Launchpad into the Future
Apprenticeships combine real-world experience, academic study, and financial independence, offering students the chance to earn, learn, and grow at the same time.
For those who are proactive, ambitious, and eager to start shaping their careers early, they represent an extraordinary opportunity to gain professional qualifications while building valuable industry experience.
A Culture That Values All Pathways
Our ethos is built on preparing students for real world success — whatever direction they take.
Whether progressing to a Russell Group university, a high-level apprenticeship, or a specialist professional pathway, our aim remains the same: to ensure every student leaves Hammersmith Academy confident, capable, and equipped to thrive.
We help students make informed choices based on their individual strengths, ambitions, and interests, celebrating success in all its forms.
Unrivalled Apprenticeship Success
Hammersmith Academy has built an exceptional track record of helping students secure placements on the UK’s most competitive apprenticeship programmes.
Recent student destinations have included:
- BlackRock
- L’Oréal
- National Highways
- Savills
- Accenture
- IBM
- Sky
- Ofcom
- Kepler Interactive
Our students’ success is no coincidence – it reflects:
- Our strong relationships with employers across London and the UK
- Opportunities for every year group to have meaningful engagement with working apprentices and training providers
- Specialist workshops and mock assessment centre training
- Personalised careers and application support
- A culture that values resilience, resourcefulness, and high aspiration
Tailored Guidance and Support
Our dedicated Careers Team provides step-by-step support throughout the apprenticeship journey, helping students to:
- Explore apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship options across sectors
- Navigate competitive application and interview processes
- Prepare for assessment and real-world recruitment experiences
- Access mentoring from alumni and industry professionals
- Balance apprenticeship applications alongside UCAS submissions, keeping every option open
This individualised approach ensures students are fully supported to make informed, strategic decisions about their future.
Apprenticeships Are Not a ‘Plan B’
At Hammersmith Academy, apprenticeships are not an alternative — they are an ambitious, forward-thinking choice.
With no pressures of tuition fees, salaries earned, and early entry into industry, apprenticeships redefine what it means to be a successful school leaver.
Our students graduate into the next chapter of their lives ahead of the curve — equipped not only with knowledge, but with confidence, connections, and a head start in their careers.
