Hammersmith Academy University support
Supporting Ambition. Guiding Success.
At Hammersmith Academy, university preparation is central to our mission of ensuring every student achieves real world success.
Whether aiming for Oxbridge, Russell Group universities, or specialist degree pathways, our students benefit from an exceptional level of guidance and support designed to help them make confident, ambitious choices about their futures.
Informed Choices, Personal Pathways
No two students are the same – and neither are their ambitions.
That’s why our university guidance is highly personalised, focusing on helping each individual find the right course and institution to match their strengths, interests and long-term goals.
From early exploration throughout their time at the Academy to final UCAS submission, our dedicated Careers and University Team works closely with every student to maximise their application’s impact and appeal.
Students benefit from:
- 1:1 UCAS mentoring and feedback for every student
- Fully funded trip to UCAS fair
- University visits and taster days at leading institutions
- Talks and workshops from university outreach teams and alumni
- Expert course and personal statement guidance
- Interview coaching and mock interviews, including specialist sessions led by our private school partners, St Paul’s Boys’ School and St Paul’s Girls’ School
This bespoke approach ensures every student’s application showcases not only academic ability, but also character, curiosity and potential.
The Oxbridge Programme
For students aspiring to study at Oxford or Cambridge, we offer a dedicated Oxbridge Programme that provides targeted preparation and intellectual stretch.
The programme includes:
- Oxbridge preparation sessions, including insight event with alumni
- Critical thinking and interview skills workshops
- Academic extension reading and subject-specific guidance
- Visits to Oxford University
- Mock interviews with staff and alumni from partner schools including St Paul’s Girls’ School
This rigorous and aspirational programme develops the confidence, clarity, and intellectual curiosity needed to excel in the highly competitive Oxbridge admissions process.
Diverse Destinations
Our students progress to a wide range of leading universities, studying diverse and ambitious courses — from Medicine and Law to Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, Humanities and the Arts.
Recent destinations include:
University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), King’s College London, University of Exeter, University of Bath, and University of Edinburgh, among others.
These outcomes are the result of the Academy’s exceptional guidance and culture of high aspiration — ensuring that every student, whatever their background or starting point, can access the opportunities their talent deserves.
Our Results at a Glance
We have Regular success in Oxbridge and Russell Group applications and Two full-time careers and university specialists supporting every student.
