Pudsey Sixth Form College students celebrate University of Leeds Reach for Excellence offers

Following a highly competitive application process, twelve Pudsey Sixth Form College students have secured places on the prestigious University of Leeds Reach for Excellence programme. They will take part in a series of academic activities designed to prepare them for university life.

The programme includes lectures, study skills workshops, and guidance on the UCAS process, giving our scholars a strong foundation for their next steps in higher education.

Daisy Gordon, one of our students who secured a place on the programme, said:  “When I found out I’d secured a place on Reach for Excellence, I was overjoyed and incredibly proud of myself for having the confidence to apply. Being selected means a lot to me, as I see it as a direct result of the hard work I’ve put into my studies.

 I’m really looking forward to the subject taster sessions and meeting current university students, as I think this will help me feel more confident about my future choices. Pudsey Sixth Form encouraged me to go for this opportunity, and I know I wouldn’t have applied without their support.”

Matt Harte, Deputy Head of Pudsey Sixth Form, said: “All of the staff at Pudsey Sixth Form are proud of this success, with our first-ever cohort of Year 12 securing so many places on the competitive Reach for Excellence programme. It’s an enormous achievement, and a sign of our students’ dedication in their work. 

The programme is aimed at young people in Yorkshire with additional barriers to attending higher education, and this shows the nurturing, high-aspiration environment we’ve built at Pudsey since opening last year.”

This achievement is a fantastic milestone for both our students and the college, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow, excel, and make the most of the opportunities ahead.