High Achievers
Our aim at MPW is to support all students to achieve their best. In addition, those students with special talents and those who are considered gifted and talented receive special support. Students can expect to be stretched and challenged in individual subject specialisms where they have real gifts. Each department offers a programme of activities and visits which have as their aim to widen the experience in a particular subject and to open up new worlds of understanding beyond the confines of the A level or GCSE specifications.
Those who have talents in sport, music or drama can be involved in the wide-ranging extra curricular programme, details of which are discussed at interview.
We also offer specialist Oxbridge preparation and subject entry test preparation for high achievers in individual subjects. Historically, more than one in three of the college’s Oxbridge applications have been successful in being offered a place.
Prize Winners: 2024
Kyojin Koo won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Kyojin joined MPW from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A*A* A and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London.
Ben Stanworth won The Principal’s Prize. Ben joined MPW from Kew House School for our one-year A level course in Economics, History and Politics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Politics at Newcastle University.
Carlotta Wilkinson won The Endeavour Prize. Carlotta transferred to MPW from St Mary’s School Ascot, to complete her A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades AAA and is currently applying read Veterinary Science.
Daria Zakharova and Emily Walton shared The Denise Callaghan Prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. Daria joined MPW from Francis Holland School for our two-year A level course in Art, Russian and Photography. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Architecture at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. Emily joined MPW from Heathfield School to complete her GCSE studies before progressing on to our two-year A level course in Textiles, Graphics and Photography. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Fashion at the University of Edinburgh.
Zack Fitzpatrick and Wafi Yaziji shared The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Zack joined MPW from Twyford Church of England High School for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Economics at the University of Bristol. Wafi joined MPW from Syria for our 18-month A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Elizabeth Hayley won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Elizabeth joined MPW from London Screen Academy for our one-year A level course in English Literature, Film Studies and History of Art. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read English Literature at Durham University.
Cian Coughlan and Amy Grammaticas shared The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Cian joined MPW from Highgate School for our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Manchester. Amy joined MPW from Malvern College for our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Liverpool.
Arthur Defries won The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Arthur joined MPW from Westminster School, where he had achieved grades BCC in A level Mathematics, Physics and Religious Studies. He re-took all three subjects over one year, achieving grades A*A*A. Arthur won a place to read Physics with Philosophy at the University of York.
David Ruhman won The Martin Lailey Geography Prize. David joined MPW from Southbank International School for our two-year A level course in Geography, Biology and Business. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read International Management at King’s College London.
Eddie Wilson and Aashish Misra shared The MPW Prize for Mathematical Sciences. Eddie joined MPW from The Perse School for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Theoretical Physics at the University of Birmingham. Aashish joined MPW from Dulwich College for our two-year A level course in Computer Science, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Southampton.
Patrick Barraclough and MeiYun Westley shared the MPW Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Patrick joined MPW from Charterhouse School for our one-year A level course in Business, Geography and English Literature. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Business and Management at the University of Bristol. MeiYun joined MPW from St Albans High School for Girls for our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*A* and won a place to study Medicine at the University of Manchester.
Chloe Nguyen won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Chloe joined MPW from Vietnam for our two-year A level course in Business, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics. She achieved grades A*A*AA and won a place to read Economics at the Queen Mary’s University of London.
Emily Yip won The MPW Prize for best performance by a Year 12 transfer student. Emily joined MPW from Kent College to complete the second year of her A level course in Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Pharmacology at University College London.
Caspar Klitch Glynne and Scarlett Nguyen shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for best performance in A level Social Science subjects. Caspar joined MPW from Westminster Kingsway for our two-year A level course in Business, Media Studies, Psychology and Polish. He achieved grades A*A*A* A and won a place to read Psychology at the University of Bristol. Scarlett transferred to MPW from CATS College Cambridge to complete her A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Psychology. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Business Management at King’s College London.
Abigail Nutland won the MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Abigail completed her GCSEs at MPW before progressing on to our two-year A level course in Economics, English Literature and Geography. She achieved top grades in her end-of-year exams and an A grade for her EPQ on The Influence of the Maritime Silk Road on the Societies and Economies of the Qing Dynasty.
Laura Saettone Prado and Xingmian Wang shared the Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Laura joined MPW from Oundle School and took ten GCSE subjects over one one year, achieving grades 9,9,9,9,9,8,8,8,8. She has progressed into the sixth form at MPW to study Economics, Mathematics and Textiles. Xingmian joined MPW from China for our intensive one-year GCSE course. She achieved grades 9,9,9,9,9,9,9,8,6 and has joined the sixth form at St Paul’s Girls’ School.
Tohei Doi won The MPW Prize for best performance in the NCUK qualification. Tohei joined MPW from Japan for our one-year NCUK course in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Environmental Science at the University of Lancaster.
Mieko Wu won the University Foundation Prize. Mieko joined MPW from Japan for our one-year UFP course. She achieved a Distinction overall and won a place to read Business Management at the University of Birmingham.
Gianne Chi Yan Choy won the MPW Prize for the best performance on the UAL Foundation Programme. Gianne joined MPW from Hong Kong for the one-year UAL Foundation course. She achieved a Distinction and won a place to read Animation at the University of the Creative Arts.
Principal’s Commendations
Abay Amangali joined MPW from ACS International for our one-year NCUK course in Business, EAP, Sociology and Economics. He achieved grades AABB and won a place to read Business Management and Entrepreneurship at Brunel University.
Igors Melkovskis joined MPW from Latvia for our two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Film Studies. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Policy, Politics and Economics at the University of Birmingham.
Thomas Bolton joined MPW from Dulwich College for our two-year A level course in Business, Economics and Psychology. He achieved grades A*AA and is currently taking a gap year.
Tina Chan joined MPW from Colchester County High School for Girls for our one-year A level course in Chinese, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at University College London.
Emily Cleveland joined MPW from Lady Eleanor Holles School for our one-year A level course in Art, Chemistry and Biology. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Loughborough.
Julian Chen joined MPW from City of London for Boys for our one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades ABB and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Sheffield.
Amelie Azim-Khan joined MPW from Wycombe Abbey for our one-year A level course in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry. She achieved AAB and won a place to read Medicine at King’s College London.
Kavishkar Kalaiyalagan joined MPW from Wallington County Grammar School for our one-year A level course in Biology and Mathematics. He achieved grades AA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of East Anglia.
Prize Winners: 2023
Sophia Lam Canutti won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Sophia joined MPW from CATS College Cambridge to complete the second year of her A level course in Business, Economics and French. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Law with European Studies at the University of Exeter.
Pepi Fyles won The Principal’s Prize. Pepi joined MPW from Royal Masonic School for Girls for our two-year A level course in English Literature, Psychology and French, which she took alongside an EPQ. She achieved grades A*A*AA* and won a place to read Psychology at King’s College London.
Allegra Celesia won The Endeavour Prize. Having been previously home schooled, Allegra joined MPW for our two-year A level course in Latin, Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Aerospace Engineering at Queen Mary University of London.
Isabella Rose Nichols won The Denise Callaghan Best Performance in A level Arts subjects. Having achieved an A* in Music, Isabella Rose joined MPW from St Mary’s Ascot for our one-year A level course in English Literature and History of Art. She achieved grades A*A and won a place to read English Literature at St Edmund Hall, Oxford.
Joshua Ong won The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Joshua joined MPW from Singapore for our 18-month programme in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades AAA and is returning to Singapore to complete his national military service after which he will apply to UK universities.
Hanbin Lee won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Hanbin joined MPW from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Law, History and Politics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Law at Queen Mary University of London.
Imaan Hasham-Moncada won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Imaan joined MPW from Bromley High School for our one-year GCSE course. She went on to take a two-year A level course in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry, achieving grades A*A*A. Imaan won a place to read Medicine at Imperial College London.
Sienna Girod and Arseny Osipov shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for best performance in A level Social Science subjects. Sienna joined MPW from Francis Holland to complete her A levels in Economics, Psychology and French. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Management and Modern Languages at King’s College London. Arseny joined MPW from The Harrodian School for our one-year GCSE programme. He went on to take a two-year A level course in Business, Economics and Russian, achieving grades A*AA. Arseny won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Exeter.
Olivier Wong won The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Olivier joined MPW from Epsom College, where he had achieved grades BCC in A level Geography, Mathematics and Physics. He re-took Geography and Mathematics and completed Politics from scratch over one year, achieving grades A*AA. Olivier won a place to read Geography at Durham University.
Saffina Tarbuck won The MPW Prize for best performance by a Year 12 transfer student. Saffina joined MPW from Bryanston School to complete the second year of her A level programme in Photography, English Literature and Geography. She achieved grades A*AA and is currently taking a gap year.
Allegra Squarzi won the MPW Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Allegra joined MPW from St Clare’s, Oxford for our one-year course in Art & Design, Ceramics and History of Art. She achieved grades AAA and has won a place to study for a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Central St Martins, UAL.
Sofia Parkinson won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Sofia joined MPW from Bradfield College for our intensive one-year GCSE programme. She went on to take a two-year A level course in English Literature, Philosophy and Psychology. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read English at the University of Bristol.
Lottie Chainey won The MPW Art Prize. Lottie joined MPW from King Alfred School to complete her GCSE studies before progressing on to our two-year A level course in Art & Design, Photography and Textiles. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to study for a Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design at Central St Martins, UAL.
Nick Wong won The Martin Lailey Geography Prize. Nick joined MPW from Epsom College for our one-year A level programme in Geography, Economics and Politics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Geography at the University of Exeter.
Chi-Wei Chung won The MPW Prize for Mathematics. Chi-Wei joined MPW from Taiwan for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*AAA and won a place to read Biomedical Science at King’s College London.
Caterina Villa won The Sylvia Trott Prize for best performance in Languages. Caterina joined MPW from Wimbledon High School for our one-year A level course in Italian, French and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read International Management at the University of Warwick.
David Ruhman won the MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. David joined MPW from Southbank International School for our two-year A level courses in Biology, Business and Geography. He consistently achieved excellent grades throughout Year 12, including grades AA in his AS exams for Biology and Business.
Malak Abdelmohsen and Beatrice Fox shared the Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Malak joined MPW from The British School of Alexandria in Egypt for our one-year GCSE course. She achieved grades 9,9,9,9,9,8,8,7 and has progressed into the sixth form at MPW to study Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Beatrice joined MPW from St Mary’s Calne for our one-year GCSE course. She achieved grades 9,9,9,9,8,8,8,7 and has now joined the sixth form at Queen’s Gate School.
Sakonkit Tanyabutr won The MPW Prize for best performance in the NCUK qualification. Sakonkit joined MPW from Thailand for our one-year NCUK Engineering pathway courses in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Cardiff.
Ngoc Thao Nguyen won the MPW Prize for the best performance on the UAL Foundation Programme. Thao joined MPW from Vietnam for the one-year UAL Foundation course. She achieved a Distinction and won a place at to read Interior and Spatial Design at Camberwell College of Arts, UAL.
Sok Gech Cheng joined MPW in January 2023 for our University Foundation Programme in Business. She achieved a Distinction overall and is now reading Business and Management at City University.
Principal’s Commendations
Zayd El-Saie joined MPW from King’s College School Wimbledon for our two-year A level course in Physics, Mathematics and Economics. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Automotive Engineering at the University of Warwick.
Albert Halitov joined MPW from Leighton Park School for our two-year A level course in Russian, Computer Science and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Dana Martynkina joined MPW from LVS Ascot for our two-year A level course in Art & Design, History of Art and Photography. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read History of Art at University College London.
Kyojin Koo joined MPW from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. At the end of his first year he achieved an A* in A level Mathematics alongside impressive scores in the end of year examinations in his other subjects.
Rosa Carcaillet joined MPW from the Lycée General et Technologique for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Chemical Engineering at Queen Mary’s University
of London.
Prize Winners: 2022
Jieun Choi won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Jieun joined MPW from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Natural Sciences at University College London.
Erietta Haji-Ioannou won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Erietta joined MPW from St Catherine’s School for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Greek and Computer Science, which she took alongside an EPQ. She achieved A*A*A*AA* and won a place to read Design Engineering at Imperial college London.
Izzy Roessler-Partridge won The Turnaround Prize. Izzy joined MPW from the British School of Geneva for our two-year A level course in Economics, English Literature and Philosophy. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Human, Social and Political Sciences at Newnham College, Cambridge.
Cece Worsley won The CIFE College Prize. Cece transferred to MPW from St Paul’s Girls’ School to complete the second year of her A level course in Geography, History of Art and Politics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and is applying to read Sustainable Development at university.
Talia Aynsley won The Denise Callaghan Best Performance in A level Arts subjects. Talia joined MPW from ACS Hillingdon for our two-year A level course in Art, Business and Photography. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Marketing at Loyola Marymount University.
Jay Sharp won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Jay joined MPW from Watford UTC for our intensive one-year GCSE course achieving impressive results. He then progressed to our two-year A level course in Classical Civilisation, Politics and History. Jay achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Politics at the University of Southampton.
Freddie Fitzmaurice and Niamh Illingworth shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level Social Science subjects. Freddie transferred to MPW from Emanuel School to continue her two-year A level programme in Geography, Psychology, French and an EPQ. She achieved grades A*A*AA and won a place to read Clinical Applied Psychology at the University of Exeter. Niamh joined MPW from the English Ballet School for our one-year A level course in English, Sociology and Religious Studies. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read English and Philosophy at Newcastle University.
Bahar Mortazavizadeh and Hugo Rhys Williams shared The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Bahar joined MPW from Iran for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. She achieved AAA grades and won a place to read Neuroscience at University College London. Hugo joined MPW from Winchester College for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Psychology and Economics. He achieved grades A*A*AB and won a place to read Accounting at Durham University.
Reihaneh Mortazavizadeh won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Reihaneh joined MPW from Iran for our two-year A Level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved AAA* and won a place to read Pharmacy at University College London.
Jack Browett won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Jack joined MPW from Alleyns School to complete the second year of his A level course in Economics, English Literature and Politics. He achieved grades A*A*A in and won a place to read Politics & International Relations at the University of Manchester.
Elena Ruhland won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Elena joined MPW from St Catherine’s School, Guildford to complete the second year of her A level course in Mathematics, Economics and Textiles. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place at Parsons School of Design in New York.
Arabella Greve won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Arabella joined MPW from Southbank International School for our two-year A level course in English Literature, French and History. She achieved grades of A*A*A* and won a place to read Comparative Literature at King’s College London.
Malina Dhillon and Nasan Somasundararajah shared The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A Level retake student. Malina joined MPW from Graveney School, where she achieved grades BCC in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. She retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades AAA and is currently on a gap year. Nasan joined MPW from Mill Hill School, where he achieved grades CCC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Bristol.
Ruby Fong won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Ruby joined MPW from Hong Kong for our two-year A level course in Economics, Geography and Mathematics. She consistently achieved excellent scores throughout the lower-sixth year and achieved a top grade in her Geography AS level.
Clemence Petard won The Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Clemence joined MPW from Cheltenham Ladies’ College for our two-year GCSE course. She achieved grades 9,9,9,9,9,9,9,7 and has now joined the sixth form at Canford College.
Milana Muravleva won The MPW Art Prize. Milana joined MPW from the Amadeus International School Vienna for our two-year A level course in Art, Graphic Communication and Photography. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Computer Animation at Bournemouth University.
Lucas Lawton won The Martin Lailey Geography Prize. Lucas joined MPW from St Edward’s School, Oxford to complete his GCSEs. He then progressed on to our two-year A level course in Business, English Literature and Geography. He achieved grades AAA* and won a place to read Business and Management at the University of Madrid.
Jaewon Choi and Liya Don shared The MPW Prize for Mathematics. Jaewon joined MPW from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Engineering at the University of Oxford. Liya joined MPW from Kazakhstan for our two-year A level course in Art, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics. She achieved A*A*A*A and won a place to read Data Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
April Jonikaite won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in Languages. April joined MPW from Shrewsbury School to complete the second year of her A level course in German, History and Latin. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Classics at King’s College London.
Zeina Eltantawy won University Foundation Prize. Zeina joined MPW from Egypt for our University Foundation Programme. She achieved a distinction and won a place to read Business Marketing at City University London.
Prize Winners: 2021
Polina Naumova won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Polina joined MPW from Portugal for our two-year A level course in English Literature, French and Mathematics which she took alongside an EPQ. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Accounting and Finance at King’s College London.
Amber Tasniem won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Amber joined MPW from Belgium for our one-year A level course in Classical Greek, English Literature, Latin and Ceramics. She achieved grades A*A*A*B and is applying to read Classics at university.
Lara Kearsey won the CIFE College Prize. Lara joined MPW from Francis Holland School for our two-year A level course in Business, Geography and Psychology. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Sociology at the University of Edinburgh.
Edouard Long won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Edouard joined MPW from Eton College for our intensive, one-year course in Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at the King’s College London.
Carrie O’Toole won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level humanities subjects. Carrie joined MPW from Westminster School for our 18-month A level course in English Literature, History of Art and Art. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read English Language and Literature at St Hugh’s College, Oxford.
Arianna Jennings won The Denise Callaghan Prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. Arianna joined MPW from Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts for our two-year A level course in Classical Civilisation, English Literature and Theatre Studies. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Robin Bogolovsky and Ben Logan shared The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level science subjects. Robin joined MPW from the Institut Universitaire de Technologie, for our one-year course in French, Mathematics and Physics and French. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Design Engineering at Imperial College London. Ben transferred to MPW from Winchester College during his lower-sixth year for our A level course in Business, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London.
Kat Ruhland won The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level social science subjects. Kat transferred to MPW from St. Catherine’s School in Bramley to complete the second year of her A level course in Economics, Geography and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Economics with Environmental Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Rebecca Aubrey and Anna McHugh and shared the prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Rebecca joined MPW from Waldegrave School, where she had achieved grades ABC in Psychology, Biology and Chemistry. She retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades A*A*A*, Rebecca won a place to read Medicine at the University of Sunderland. Anna transferred to MPW from Putney High School to complete the second year of her A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Religious Studies. She achieved grades A*A*A* and is applying to read Medicine.
Honor Hamwee and Jake Pitt shared The MPW Art Prize. Honor joined MPW from Downe House School for our two-year A level course in Graphic Communication, Photography and Textiles. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Fashion at the University of Edinburgh. Jake joined MPW from Arts Educational for our two-year GCSE course. He went on to take a two-year A level course in Photography, Textiles and Business, achieving grades A*A*A. Jake won a place to read Dance and Musical Theatre at the University of Birmingham.
Matteo Di Stefano won The Martin Lailey Geography Prize. Matteo joined MPW from King’s College School, Wimbledon for our eighteen-month A level course in Geography, Economics and Spanish. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Management at the University of Warwick.
Phoebe Plummer won The Turnaround Prize. Phoebe joined MPW from St Mary’s School Ascot for our one-year GCSE course. She went on to take a two-year A level course in Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics, achieving grades A*A*A*. Phoebe won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Manchester.
Jangho Kim won the MPW Prize for Mathematics. Jangho joined MPW from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Computer Science at University College London.
Nikita Joukovski won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in languages. Nikita joined MPW from the City of London School for our two-year A level course in Latin, Russian and French. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Anthropology at Durham University.
Dominic Zhu won The MPW Prize for the best overall performance by an A level retake student. Dominic joined MPW from Westminster School, where he had achieved grades B C M2 in Mathematics, Economics and Physics (Pre-U). He retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Economics at the University of Bristol.
Mia Cai Cai won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Mia joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Music and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Music and Physics at King’s College London.
Elissa Chung won the MPW University Foundation Prize. Elissa joined MPW from Malaysia for our International Foundation Programme. She achieved a distinction in all four of her modules and won a place to read Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Inessa Rurenko won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Inessa joined MPW from the International Community School for our two-year A level course in English Literature, History, Mathematics and Physics. She consistently achieved excellent scores throughout the lower-sixth year and is applying to read PPE.
Jerry Meng won the Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Jerry joined MPW from China for our eighteen-month GCSE course, achieving grades 99999998. Jerry has now joined the sixth form at Highgate School.
Principal’s Commendations were also awarded to:
- Lucas Jameson Fenwick
- Mikhail Reznikovich
- Grace Burge-Thomas
- Kyra Crous
- Phillipa Denham
- Sadie Green
- Annie Bondarieva
- Zihang Huang
- Petra Umann
- Maysa Starck
- Yifangjia Zhang
- Nina Renna
Prize Winners: 2020
Darya Kalembet won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Darya joined MPW from Gorkly Gymnasium, Kazakhstan for our two-year A level course in Art, History of Art, Media Studies and Russian. She achieved A*A*A*A* and won a place to read History of Art at The Courtauld Institute of Art.
Sheel Patel won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Sheel joined MPW from Charterhouse School, where he had achieved grades M1 M1 D3 M3 in Pre-U Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. He took A levels in Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics over a year, achieving grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Economics at New York University.
India Nicholson won The Denise Callaghan prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. India joined MPW from Kent College for our two-year A level course in English Literature, Film Studies and Media Studies. She achieved grades A*A*A* and is applying to read English and Film at university.
Jemima Strutt won The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level science subjects. Jemima joined MPW from Sir Roger Manwood’s School, where she had achieved grades BBB in Biology, Chemistry and Philosophy. She retook all three subjects over a year and achieved grades A*AA. Jemima won a place to read Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool.
Issy Clarke and Lily Kingdon-Dawkins shared The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level humanities subjects. Issy joined MPW from The King’s School, Canterbury to complete the second year of her A level course in History, Latin and Politics. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read History and Politics at the University of Edinburgh. Lily joined MPW from Latymer Upper School for our one-year A level course in Classical Civilisation. She achieved an A* grade and won a place to read English Language and Literature at St Peter’s College, Oxford.
Anya Lowy and Mattie Collingridge shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level social science subjects. Anya joined MPW from Lionheart Education for our two-year GCSE course and then continued at MPW for our two-year A level course in Business, Psychology and History. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Business Management at the University of Leeds. Mattie joined MPW from Hampton School for our two-year A level course in Philosophy, Psychology and History. He achieved grades A*A*A and is applying to read Law at university.
Fintan Turner won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Fintan joined MPW from Tonbridge School for our two-year A level course in Ancient History, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and is applying to read Engineering at university.
Harry Severs and Hugo Carpenter shared the prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Harry joined MPW from Eton College, where he had achieved grades ABB in Economics, Mathematics and Religious Studies. He retook Mathematics and Religious Studies and completed Psychology A level from scratch over one year. Harry achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Philosophy and Psychology at Durham University. Hugo joined MPW from St Albans School, where he had achieved grades ABB in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He retook all three subjects over a year and achieved grades A*A*A*. Hugo won a place to read Physics at Imperial College London.
Clementina Alarcón Valle and Yueyan (Elle) Liu shared The MPW Art Prize. Clementina joined MPW from The American School of Madrid for our two-year A level course in Art, Textiles and History of Art. She achieved grades A*A*A* as well as an A* for her EPQ and won a place to read Theatre Design at the University of the Arts London. Elle joined MPW from Beechwood Sacred Heart School for our two-year A level course in Art, Textiles and Chinese. She achieved grades A*A*B and won a place to read Fine Art at the University of the Arts London.
Zac Hogg won The Martin Lailey Geography Prize. Zac joined MPW from Emanuel School for our two-year A level course Geography, History and Business. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Geography at the University of Edinburgh.
Riya Patel won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Riya joined MPW from Henrietta Barnett School, where she had achieved BBC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades A*A*A*. Riya won a place to read Medicine at the University of Exeter.
Kamran Nemazee won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in languages. Kamran joined MPW from the German Embassy School for our two-year A level course in German, History of Art and French. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Tomohiro Yoshida won the MPW Prize for Mathematics. Tomohiro joined MPW from Osaka Prefecture University, Japan for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Mathematics at University College London
Hani Hegazi won The Turnaround Prize. Hani joined MPW from Ashbourne College to complete the second year of his A level course in Business, English Literature and German. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Management at King’s College London
Stephen Solomou and Forbes Farlow shared The MPW Prize for the best overall performance by an A level retake student. Stephen joined MPW from City of London School, where he had achieved grades M1 B C in Mathematics (Pre-U), Physics and Chemistry. He retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades A*A*A. Stephen won a place to read Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Forbes joined MPW from St Paul’s School, where he had achieved grades CCC in Biology, Mathematics and Geography. He retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades A*A*A. Forbes won a place to read Geography and Biology at the University of Exeter.
Lucas Jameson Fenwick won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Lucas joined MPW from Bedales School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. He consistently achieved excellent scores throughout the lower-sixth year and on the strength of these is applying to read Neuroscience at university.
Inessa Rurenko and Marfa Adonyeva shared the Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Inessa joined MPW from the International Community School for our two-year GCSE course. She took nine subjects and achieved grades A*A*999A888. She continued on to the sixth form at MPW to study English Literature, History and Physics. Marfa joined MPW from Godolphin and Latymer School for our two-year GCSE course. She took 10 subjects and achieved grades A*A*99A88877. She continued on to the sixth form at MPW to study History, History of Art, Philosophy and Russian.
Wei-Po (Webber) Chen won the MPW Prize for the IFP. Webber joined MPW from The Wardlaw Hartridge School, New Jersey for our one-year university international foundation programme. He achieved a distinction in all four of his modules and won a place to read Accounting and Management at Queen Mary University of London
Charyeong Yun won the MPW UFP Prize. Cha joined MPW from MPW Birmingham for our short-course university foundation programme. She achieved a distinction and won a place to read Business and Management at Durham University.
Principal’s Commendations were also awarded to: Trang Thao Tran, Isobel Roberts, Isabel Sprackling, Brandon Sanchez, Patrick Pereira, Parisa Karamlou, Daisy Tod
Prize Winners: 2019
MPW awards a number of prizes in recognition of academic achievement. Also listed below are students who won national awards from the Council for Independent Education (CIFE). In total, MPW London students won seven out of the 20 prizes awarded.
Shiyoun (Liz) Kim won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Liz joined MPW from Lansdowne College for our two-year A level course in Classical Civilisation, English Literature, History, and Latin. She achieved A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Classics at Homerton College, Cambridge. Liz received a commendation from OCR for being the top performing English Literature candidate in 2019 examination series. Liz has also been awarded the CIFE Gold Award for outstanding achievement.
Caroline Demby won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Caroline joined MPW from St Paul’s Girls’ School, where she had achieved grades BBB in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She retook all three subjects over a year and achieved A*A*A*. Caroline won a place to read Natural Sciences at the University of Leeds. Caroline was also awarded the College Prize for CIFE.
Harry Corlett won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in Languages. Harry joined MPW from Winchester College for our two-year A level course in Russian, History of Art and French. He achieved grades A*A*B in Russian, History of Art and French and won a place to read Modern and Medieval Languages at Wolfson College, Cambridge.
Bea Fyles and Nurgazy Arapbaev shared The Denise Callaghan prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. Bea joined MPW from Dr Challoner’s Grammar School to complete the second year of her A level course in Geography, English Literature and Spanish. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to study Law at The University of Manchester. Nurgazy joined MPW from Silk Road International School for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Economics and Geography. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Economics at the University of Warwick.
Luba Dziojeva won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Luba joined MPW from Wycliffe College for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Russian. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* and won a place to read Biochemistry at University College London.
Ben Cooper won the Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level Social Science subjects. Ben joined MPW from Wellington College for our one-year A level course in Geography, Economics and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Geography at Durham University.
Izzah Mohd Zafer won The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Izzah joined from Malaysia for our 18-month A level course in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. She achieved A*AA and won a place to read Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management at Imperial College London.
Rory Budd won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Rory joined MPW from Westminster Tutors for our two-year A level course in French, History and English Literature. He achieved grades A*A*A as well as an A for his EPQ and won a place to read English Literature at the University of York. Rory was also awarded the CIFE National Award for Humanities.
Rolando Garcia-Maritano Hughes won the MPW Prize for the IFP. Rolando joined MPW from Panama for our one-year university foundation programme. He achieved a distinction in all four of his modules and won a place to read Economics at Durham University.
Kiran Reddy won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Kiran joined MPW from Merchant Taylors’ School for our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A and won a place to read Medicine at The University of Manchester.
Edward Zixuan Tian won the MPW Prize for Mathematics. Edward joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Warwick. Edward also won the CIFE National Award for Mathematics.
Ella Pound and Alina Kuznetsova shared The MPW Art Prize. Ella joined MPW from Benenden School for our two-year A level course in Textiles, Art and Design and Graphic Communication. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Textile Design at the University of the Arts London. Ella also won the CIFE National Award for Arts. Alina joined MPW from Taunton School for our two-year A level course in Photography, Graphic Communication and Media Studies. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place at the University of the Arts London to read Media Communications. Alina also won the CIFE National Award for Arts.
Cosima Turbull and Mia Turnbull shared The Martin Lailey Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Cosima joined MPW from Wellington College to complete the second year of her A level course in English Literature, History of Art and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read English at the University of Bristol. Mia joined MPW from Wellington College to complete the second year of her A level course in History of Art, English Literature and History. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read History at the University of Bristol.
Harry Samuel and Louisa Ward shared The MPW Prize for the best overall performance by an A level retake student. Harry joined MPW from Chigwell School, where he had achieved grades ACC in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He retook Mathematics and Further Mathematics and completed Chemistry A Level from scratch over one year, achieving grades A*AA*. Harry won a place at to read Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance at University College London. Louisa joined MPW from The Weald Community School, where she had achieved grades BBB in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics She retook all three subjects over a year and achieved grades A*A*A. Louisa won a place to read Veterinary Medicine at The University of Nottingham.
Franceska Ozola and Ardy Tabrizi shared The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Franceska joined MPW from Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. At the end of her first year she achieved grade A in AS Geography alongside impressive scores in the end of year examinations in her other subjects. Ardy joined MPW in September 2016 from Iran for our two-year GCSE programme, achieving A*/A grades in eight subjects. He continued on to the sixth form at MPW to study A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics. At the end of the lower-sixth year he achieved excellent scores in his examinations.
Lydia Thexton and Pippa Denham shared the Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Lydia joined MPW from St James Senior Girls’ School for our intensive one-year GCSE course. She took seven subjects and achieved grades A* AA9887. She continued on to the sixth form at MPW to study Chemistry, Mathematics and Psychology. Pippa joined MPW from Woldingham School for our two-year GCSE course. She took 10 subjects and achieved grades A*A*A*A*A*9988A. She continued on to the sixth form at MPW to study Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Pippa won the CIFE National Award for GCSE performance.
Hannah Wallis won the CIFE College Prize. Hannah joined MPW from Putney High School for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Textiles and Economics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Economics and Finance at the University of Bristol.
Jessie Ng won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Jessie joined MPW from Hong Kong for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Statistics. She achieved grades A*A*AA and is applying to read Medicine at university.
Alexandra Corbett and Lat Tai Wong shared The Turnaround Prize. Alex joined MPW from Millfield School for our two-year A level course in Geography, Graphic Communication and Psychology. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Geography at the University of Manchester. Lat Tai joined MPW from St Ethelburga’s School, York, where he had achieved DDC in the lower-sixth end of year examinations. He took our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Business Studies. He achieved AAAB and won a place to read Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London.
Principal’s Commendations were also awarded to: Isabel Earey, Cecilia Mao, Anusha Patel, Aidan Alwari, Tom O’Farrell, Otsemaye Wyse, Andrew Campany, Darren Le
Prize Winners: 2018
Hatty Innes won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Hatty joined MPW from St Mary’s School, Calne for our one-year GCSE course, achieving grades A*A*A*A*A*A*A*,9,8,A. She was awarded a scholarship by Brighton College where she is now studying A levels in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Latin.
Dmitrii Petrukhin won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Dmitrii joined MPW from Russia for our two-year A level course. He achieved grades A*A*AA in Maths, Russian, Physics and Economics and won a place to read Accounting and Finance at LSE.
Niku Hessabi won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in A level Languages. Niku joined MPW from Francis Holland School for our one-year A level course and achieved grades AA in German and Latin. She won a place to read German and Russian at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Niku also won the CIFE national award for Languages.
Lara Meir won The Denise Callaghan prize for the best overall performance in A level Arts subjects. Lara joined MPW from South Hampstead High School for our two-year A level course. She achieved grades A*AB in History, English Literature and Politics and won a place to read History and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh.
James Sweeney won the Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level Social Science subjects. James took our one-year A level course in Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology, achieving grades A*AA and winning a place to read Philosophy at King’s College, London.
Kat Mackenzie won The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Kat joined MPW from Lionheart School for our one-year A level course in Biology, French and Maths. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Psychology at King’s College, London.
Catherine Richmond won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Catherine joined MPW from Lady Margaret School for our one-year A level course in Classical Civilisation and for our short retake course in History and French. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Classics at Durham University.
Etay Dekel won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Etay joined MPW’s one-year Mature Students Medical programme, achieving grades AAA over one year in A level Chemistry, Maths and Biology. He won a place to read Medicine at King’s College, London.
Nico Sanchez-Thompson won the MPW Prize for the best performance in Mathematics. Nico joined MPW from Spain for our one-year A level course in Maths, Physics and Further Maths. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Mechanical Engineering at University College, London.
Suksakaow (May) Mahuttanatan and Ji (Wendy) Wang shared The MPW Art Prize. May joined MPW from Thailand for our two-year A level course in Creative Arts. She achieved grades A*A* in Art and Textiles and won an Art Foundation place at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London. May also won the CIFE national award for Creative Arts. Wendy joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Creative Arts. She achieved grades A*AA in Graphics, Art and Chinese and won a place to read Fashion at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London.
Hugo Paine won The Martin Lailey Prize for the best performance by a Year 12 transfer student. Hugo joined MPW after the end of his first year in the sixth form of Eton College, achieving grades A*AA in Geography, Economics and Biology and winning a place to read Psychology at Durham University.
Gaspard Douville De Franssu won the MPW Prize for the best performance by a short retake student. Gaspard joined MPW from Ampleforth College with A level grades BCD in French, Spanish and Religious Studies. He took our January-June retake course, gaining grades A*AB and won a place to read Hospitality Management at L’Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne in Switzerland.
Carlos Monreal and Angus Treherne Pollack shared The MPW Prize for the best overall performance by an A level retake student. Carlos joined MPW from Latymer Upper School with grades ACCD in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths. He took our one-year retake course and improved his grades to A*AAB, winning a place to read Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance at University College, London. Angus joined MPW from Dulwich College with grades BBC in Maths, Religious Studies and Economics. He took our one-year retake course in Maths, Further Maths and Religious Studies, gaining grades A*A*B and won a place to read Computer Science at the University of Bath.
Maya Vander Elst won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Maya joined MPW from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, British Section to study A levels in French, Spanish, Business and Biology. At the end of her first year she achieved grades A*A in A level French and Spanish.
Katie Chulack and Jack Madelin shared the Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Katie achieved grades A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AA9 on our two-year GCSE course and is now taking A levels in Biology, Maths, Psychology and Chemistry at MPW. Katie also won the CIFE national award for GCSE. Jack joined MPW from Hampton School for our two-year GCSE course. He achieved grades A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*B and left MPW to pursue a football career with Wimbledon AFC.
Anna Fischer and Chak Chi Wong shared the Prize for IFP (International Foundation Programme for university entry). Anna joined MPW from Germany, achieving a distinction on the IFP and won a place to read Business and Economics at the University of Vienna. Chak Chi Wong joined MPW from Hong Kong, also achieving a distinction on the IFP and winning a place to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Manchester.
Rebecca Bushell won the CIFE College Prize. Rebecca had previously studied Nursing at the University of Notre Dame, Western Australia and joined MPW for our one-year Mature Students Medical programme. She achieved grades AAA in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Leicester.
Prize Winners: 2017
Adonis Hakkim won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Adonis joined MPW from Emanuel School for our two-year A level course in History, ICT and Politics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and is currently taking a gap year while he applies to university.
Joseph WD won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Joseph joined MPW from Gordonstoun School for our one-year A level course in History, Politics and Philosophy. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Philosophy and Politics at the University of Edinburgh.
George Hammerton won The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. George joined MPW from Durham University for our one-year A level course in Biology. He achieved an A* and won a place to read Medicine at University College London.
Ronald (Zuhyoung) Kim and Oliver Steele shared The Denise Callaghan prize for the best overall performance in A level arts subjects:
- Ronald joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Geography, History, Politics and Economics. He achieved grades A*AAB as well as an A in his EPQ. Ronald won a place to read International Relations at the London School of Economics.
- Oliver joined MPW from King’s College School for our one-year GCSE course. He achieved grades A*A*A*AAAAA and won the MPW Prize for GCSE performance in 2015. He then progressed to our two-year A level course in English Literature, History and French. Oliver achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Law and French at the University of Bristol.
Tyffany (Ching Heng) Choi and Allegra Lindblom shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level social science subjects:
- Tyffany joined MPW from Hurtwood House School for our one-year A level course in English Literature, Sociology and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Comparative Literature at University College London.
- Allegra joined MPW from Sherborne School for our two-year A level course in Biology, History, Psychology and Religious Studies. She won the MPW Lower Sixth Prize in 2016 and in 2017 she achieved grades A*A*A*A. Allegra won a place to read Psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
Albert Maguire-King and Bb Prendiville shared The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level humanities subjects:
Albert joined MPW from Wimbledon College for our two-year A level course in English Literature, History and Economics. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place read English at the University of Exeter. Albert was also awarded the Council for Independent Education National Award for Humanities.
Bb joined MPW from Benenden School for our one-year A level course in English Literature, History of Art and History. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read History at the University of Bristol. Bb was also awarded the Council for Independent Education National Award for Humanities.
Tiffany (Chu Ying) Lam won The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level science subjects. Tiffany joined MPW from Lancing College for our one-year GCSE course. She achieved grades A*A*A*A*A*A*AA and went on to study our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A* as well as an A in AS level Art and won a place to read Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College.
Giorgio Piano and Alexia Roberts won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in A level languages:
- Giorgio joined MPW from Hurtwood House School for our January-June short retake course in French, Spanish and Italian. He achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Film at the Madrid Film Institute. Giorgio was also awarded the Council for Independent Education National Award for Languages.
- Alexia joined MPW from Downside School for our 18-month A level course in French, English Literature and Spanish. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read French and Spanish at the University of St Andrews.
Harleen Dhingra and Zihao Su shared The MPW Prize for Mathematics:
- Harleen joined MPW from Nonsuch High School for Girls for our one-year A level course in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics at University College London.
- Zihao joined MPW from Oswestry School for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* as well as a Distinction in the Advanced Extension Award in Mathematics. Zihao won a place to read Mathematics at Imperial College London.
Tallulah Young won The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Tallulah joined MPW from Charterhouse School for our one-year A level course in History and Politics. She achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read History at the University of Cambridge.
Kian Hedayati won The MPW Turnaround Prize. Kian joined MPW from Esher College for our 18-month A level course in Politics, Sociology and Economics. He achieved grades A*A*B and won a place to read Politics and Philosophy at the London School of Economics.
Katherine Ray won The MPW Prize for best performance by a lower-sixth student. Katherine joined MPW from Southbank International School for our one-year A level course in Art, History, Politics and Religious Studies. She achieved high marks in her AS examinations for History and Politics and is now in year 13 at MPW.
James Denham won The Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. James joined MPW from ACS Cobham International School for our two-year GCSE course. He achieved grades A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AAAAB and has now progressed into the sixth form at MPW.
Yuliya Guban won the MPW IFP Prize. Yuliya joined MPW from Ukraine for our one-year university foundation programme. She achieved a distinction and won a place to read Management at the University of Manchester.
Amelia Ralston won The Martin Lailey Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Amelia joined MPW from Queen Anne’s School for short retake course in English Literature, Geography and Psychology. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
Jinlin Fang won The MPW Art Prize. Jinlin joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Art, Photography and Ceramics. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. Jinlin was also awarded the Council for Independent Education National Award for Creative Arts.
Scarlett Murray won The Council for Independent Education (CIFE) college prize. Scarlett joined MPW from Bradfield College for our one-year GCSE course. She achieved A*A*A*A*AAAB and progressed to our two-year A level course in English Literature, History and Religious Studies. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read English at the University of Bristol.
Nathaniel Jenkins won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Nathaniel joined MPW from The College of Richard Collyer for our one-year A level course in English Literature, History and Politics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read History and Politics at the University of Edinburgh. Nathaniel was also awarded the CIFE National Award for Humanities.
The following students also received Principal’s Commendations for their impressive performances and hard work:
Christopher Butt
A*A*A, Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham
Emily Redhead
A*A*AA, Medicine, University of East Anglia
Galina Lyubimova
A*A*AA, Architecture, University of Bath
Guenhoe Park
A*A*A, currently taking a gap year
Samuel Grade
AAA, Music, Royal College of Music
Sophie Gharios
Distinction (IFP), Economics and Management, King’s College London
Prize Winners: 2016
Kejing Cui won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Kejing joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A*B and won a place to read Mathematics with Economics at University College, London.
Ming Yan Lee won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Ming Yan joined MPW from Hong Kong for our one-year A level course in Chemistry, English Literature and History of Art. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read English at University College, London. Ming Yan was also awarded the Council for Independent Education’s national prize for humanities.
Katrina Freimane and Monika Patel shared The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize:
- Katrina joined MPW from Latvia for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Medicine at Queen’s University, Belfast.
- Monika joined MPW from Nonsuch High School for Girls for our one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Exeter.
Lily Rabson won The Denise Callaghan prize for the best overall performance in A level arts subjects. Lily joined MPW from Surbiton High School for our two-year A level course in Geography, History of Art and Photography. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read Geography at the University of Exeter. Lily was also awarded the Council for Independent Education’s national prize for humanities.
Adeline Wiroyo and Xiaorui Zhang shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level social science subjects:
- Adeline joined MPW from Indonesia for our two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Sociology. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Management at the London School of Economics.
- Xiaorui joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A and won a place to read Natural Sciences at Durham University. Xiaorui was also awarded the Council for Independent Education’s national prize for Economics.
Cressida Scott won The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level humanities subjects. Cressida joined MPW from Notting Hill and Ealing High School for our one-year GCSE course. She went on to take a two-year A level course in English Literature, History and Religious Studies. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place read Classical Studies at the University of Exeter.
Nicola Bowman and Max Butler shared The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level science subjects:
- Nicola joined MPW from Immanuel College for our one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A and is applying to read Medicine at university.
- Max joined MPW after studying for a degree in Architecture at University College, London to take our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A and won a place to read Medicine at St Edmund’s College, Cambridge.
Sophie Geikie-Cobb won The Sylvia Trott Prize for the best performance in A level languages. Sophie joined MPW from St Mary’s School for our two-year A level course in English Literature, French and Latin. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read English at the University of St Andrews. Sophie was also awarded the Council for Independent Education’s national prize for languages.
Hector Crean and Michael Zotov shared The MPW Prize for Mathematics:
- Hector joined MPW from St Paul’s School for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Philosophy and Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.
- Michael joined MPW from Russia for our two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Warwick.
Parissa Irani-Kermani and Connor O’Shea shared The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student:
- Parissa joined MPW from South Hampstead High School, where she had achieved grades BBD in Economics, Mathematics and Biology). She retook all three subjects on our short retake course and achieved grades A*AA. Parissa won a place to read Economics at Durham University.
- Connor joined MPW from the London Oratory School, where he had achieved grades EEE in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. He retook all three subjects over two terms and achieved grades AAA. Connor won a place to read Ship Science at the University of Southampton.
Adonis Hakkim and Allegra Lindblom shared The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student:
- Adonis joined MPW from Emanuel School for our two-year A level course in History, ICT and Politics. At the end of his first year he achieved the equivalent of AAA at AS level and he has now gone on to A2 study in the same three subjects.
- Allegra joined MPW from Sherborne School for our one-year A level course in Religious Studies and our two-year A level course in Biology, History and Psychology. At the end of her first year she achieved grade A* in A level Religious Studies and grade A in AS level History. She has now gone on to A2 study in Biology, History and Psychology and is applying to read Psychology at university.
Evgenia Alexandrova won The Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Evgenia joined MPW from the International School of London and took nine GCSE subjects over one year, achieving grades A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AA. She is now studying A levels at Godolphin and Latymer School. Evgenia was also awarded the Council for Independent Education’s national prize for GCSE.
Paloma Morales won the MPW IFP Prize. Paloma joined MPW from France for our one-year university foundation programme. She achieved a distinction in all four of her modules and won a place to read Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the London School of Economics. Paloma was also awarded the Council for Independent Education’s national prize for performance on a university foundation course.
Tara Bage won The Martin Lailey Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Tara joined MPW from Hurstpierpoint College for our one-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and is applying to read Medicine at university. Tara was also awarded the Council for Independent Education college prize.
Yilin Guo won The MPW Art Prize. Yilin joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Art, Mathematics and Textiles. She achieved grades ABB and won a place to read Costume Design at University of the Arts London. Yilin’s triptych The Stages of Existence featured on the MPW Christmas card.
Amy Wells won The Council for Independent Education (CIFE) college prize. Amy joined MPW from St Catherine’s School for our two-year A level course in Economics, Psychology and Religious Studies. She achieved grades A*A*A* and is now taking a gap year. Amy was also awarded the CIFE national prize for economics.
Robert Miller won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Robert joined MPW from Bedales School for our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Birmingham.
The following students also received Principal’s Commendations for their impressive performances and hard work:
Quang Minh Dong
A*A*A, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London
Natasha Fisher
AAA, Politics with International Relations, University of York
Coco Huggins
A*A*B, Geography, Durham University
George Mayo
A*AA, Biochemistry, University of Bristol
Ophelia Millar
A*AA, Medicine, Imperial College London
Katherine Orr
AAA, History, University College London
Max Taube
AAA, History, King’s College London
Charlotte Ward
A*A*A, History and Innovation, University of Bristol
Prize Winners: 2015
HARRY STEBBINGS won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Harry joined MPW from Felsted School for our two-year A level course in English, History, Politics and English. He achieved grades A*A*A, including History a year early, and won a place to read Law at King’s College, London. Harry was also awarded the Conference for Independent Education national award for Politics.
TIMUR KUZHAGALIYEV won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Prize. Timur joined MPW from Queen Ethelburga’s College for our two-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A*, including Mathematics a year early, and won a place to read Computer Science at University College, London.
JESSICA POLKEY and FLORA OLCOTT shared The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Jessica joined MPW from Alleyn’s School for our one-year A level course in Biology and Chemistry. She achieved grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Glasgow. Flora joined MPW after studying for a degree in Geography at the University of Oxford to take our 18-month A level course in Biology and Chemistry. She achieved grades AA and won a place to read Medicine at Wolfson College, Cambridge.
FREDDIE LYNCH and JING JING FONG shared The Denise Callaghan Prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. Freddie joined MPW from the Centre Academy London for our twoyear A level course in English, Politics and History. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read History at University College, London. Jing Jing joined MPW from Malaysia for our two-year A level course in English, History of Art and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and won a place to read History of Art at University College, London. Jing Jing was also awarded the Conference for Independent Education national award for History of Art.
ANNA LEGESSE and AIZHAN KULENOVA shared The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level Social Science subjects. Anna joined MPW from CATS College, London for our two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics and Psychology. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Management at the London School of Economics. Aizhan joined MPW from Kazakhstan for our two-year A level course in Geography, Mathematics and Psychology. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Psychology at University College, London.
CHRISTOPHER SHARP won The Huw Thomas Humanities Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Christopher joined MPW from Emanuel School for our one-year GCSE course. He went on to take a two-year A level course in History, Religious Studies, Sociology and English. He achieved grades AAAB and won a place read English and History at the University of Exeter.
EDWARD KERR-DINEEN and NUR A’TIKAH BINTE YAHYA shared The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Edward joined MPW from Wellington College for our twoyear A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*AA, including Mathematics a year early, and won a place to read Astrophysics at University College, London. Nur A’tikah joined MPW from Singapore for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. She achieved grades A*A*A and is applying to read Medicine at university.
TATIANA FREEMAN won The Sylvia Trott Prize for Languages. Tatiana joined MPW from the Harrodian School for our two-year A level course in French, History and Spanish. She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read French and History at the University of Warwick.
JOHN JAYNE won The MPW Prize for Mathematics. John joined MPW from Dulwich College for our one-year GCSE course, achieving grades A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A. He then went on to take our two-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A, including Mathematics a year early, and won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Chicago.
VENETIA LEE and WILLIAM HYSLOP shared The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Venetia joined MPW from Fortismere School, where she had achieved grades BCC in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. She retook all three subjects over a year and achieved grades A*AA. Venetia won a place to read General Engineering at Durham University. William joined MPW from Radley College, where he had achieved grades BBBB in Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics. He retook all four subjects over two terms and achieved grades AAAA. William won a place to read History and Politics at the University of Exeter.
MICHAEL ZOTOV won The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Michael joined MPW from Israel for our two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. At the end of his first year he achieved grade A* in A level Mathematics and grades AA in AS level Economics and Physics. He has now gone on to A2 study in Economics, Further Mathematics and Physics and is applying to read Mathematics at university.
OLIVER STEELE won The Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Oliver joined MPW from King’s College School, Wimbledon and took eight GCSE subjects over one year, achieving grades A*A*A*AAAAA. He continued on to the sixth form at MPW to study English Literature, French, German and History.
NADINE TANGIE won the MPW IFP Prize. Nadine joined MPW from Malaysia for our one-year University Foundation Programme. She achieved a Distinction and won a place to read Economics and Politics at SOAS. Nadine was awarded a commendation by the London School of Economics for gaining the highest mark in the 2015 International Relations examination. Nadine was also awarded the Conference for Independent Education national award for Outstanding Performance on a university Foundation course.
Prize Winners: 2014
QINGYAN ZHANG won The MPW Outstanding Achievement Award. Qingyan joined MPW from China for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Economics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A, including Mathematics a year early, and maximum marks in six Mathematics units and two Physics units. Qingyan won a place to read Economics at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
TUAN TROUNG VAN NGUYEN won The Principal’s Award for overall contribution to college life. Van joined MPW from Churchlands School for our 18-month A level course in Economics, History of Art, Mathematics and Philosophy. She achieved grades A*A*AA and won a place to read Management at the London School of Economics.
IMOGEN DODD and ISABELLA MARTINEZ-SISTAC OROZCO shared The Huw Thomas Prize for the best overall performance in A level Humanities subjects. Imogen joined MPW from Lady Margaret School for our two-year A level course in History, Law and Religious Studies. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Law at Queen Mary, University of London. Isabella joined MPW from a Foundation programme at University College London for our one-year A level course. She achieved grades A*A*A* in English, History and Religious Studies and a grade A in AS level French, including maximum marks in six units. Isabella won a place to read Law at the London School of Economics.
ADAM LEBBY and ARTHUR REDHEAD shared The John McSkimming Medical Sciences Prize. Adam joined MPW from John Hampden Grammar School for our two-year A level course. He achieved grades A*AA in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics and a grade B in AS level English. Adam won place to read Medicine at St George’s, University of London. Arthur joined MPW from St Benedict’s to complete the second year of his A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Medicine at Plymouth University.
KATHERINE SLOANE won The Winifred Durnford Prize for the best overall performance in A level Social Science subjects. Katherine joined MPW from Aylesbury School to complete the second year of her A level course in Government and Politics, English and History. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read English at the University of Leeds.
CALUM WILMOT won The Sylvia Trott Prize for Languages. Calum joined MPW from Hampton School for our two-year A level course in French, Spanish and History. He achieved grades AAB and won a place to read Modern Foreign Languages at the University of Southampton.
ELEANOR BRUNTON and OLIVIA HAMMOND shared The Denise Callahan Prize for the best performance in A level Arts subjects. Eleanor joined MPW from Walthamstow Hall School for our two-year A level course. She achieved grades A*A*B in Psychology, Sociology and Photography and won a place to read Psychology at the University of Manchester. Olivia joined MPW from Wellington College for our two-year A level course. She achieved grades A*AA in Religious Studies, Economics and History and won a place to read Philosophy at the University of Bristol.
HAI DOAN BUI and YEQIN CHEN shared The MPW Mathematics Prize. Hai joined MPW from Vietnam for our two-year A level course. He achieved grades A*A*A*B in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and French and also a merit in the Advanced Extension Award for Mathematics. Hai won a place to read Economics at University College London. Yeqin joined MPW from CATS College Cambridge for our two-year A level course in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A and won a place to read Economics at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
AMIN KARAMLOU and JIE ZHANG shared The Martin Dyson Prize for the best performance in A level Science subjects. Amin joined MPW for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Further Mathematics. He achieved grades A*A*AA and won a place to read Computing at Imperial College, London. Jie joined MPW for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A*A and won a place to read Chemistry at University College London.
HARRY STEBBINGS won The MPW Prize the best performance by a lower-sixth transfer student. Harry joined MPW from Felsted School and achieved a grade A* in A level History and grades AAC in AS level English, Politics and Economics. He has now gone on to A2 study in English Literature and Politics.
ALICE CARTER-PEGG won The MPW Prize for the best performance by an A level retake student. Alice joined MPW from Woldingham School, where she had achieved grades BDD in Economics, Mathematics and Physics. She took our intensive, short retake courses in all three A level subjects and achieved grades A*AA. Alice won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of East Anglia.
HENRY HOUGHTON and EDWARD KERR-DINEEN shared the The MPW Prize for the best performance by a lower-sixth student. Henry joined MPW from Eton College, achieving grades AAA in AS level Economics, Latin and Mathematics. He has now gone on to A2 study in these subjects alongside AS level Greek and is applying to read Economics at university. Edward joined MPW from Wellington College, achieving grade A* in A level Mathematics and grades AA in AS level Economics and Physics. He has now gone on to A2 study in Economics, Physics and Further Mathematics and is applying to read Physics at university.
MATHILDA WOOD won The Laura Freeman Prize for the best performance at GCSE. Mathilda joined MPW from Sunrise Academy and took nine subjects over one year, achieving grades A*A*A*A*A*A*AAA. She is currently in her lower-sixth year at Harris Academy Westminster.
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