YouYou Chin, a boarder from Malaysia, has been part of Queen’s since Prep School and will go on to study Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds after securing exceptional A Level results of A*AAA. Her academic achievements are complemented by her commitment to the Performing Arts, particularly dance, and her leadership as a senior boarder. A recipient of the Gold Queen’s Diploma, YouYou leaves Queen’s as a role model to younger pupils.

For Francesca Lawrence, a ‘Lifer’ having joined the Queen’s College Nursery at just 6 months old and leaving at the age of 18, this was a proud moment for Queen’s to recognise her A Level results of AAA. As Head of School, she has inspired others through her academic excellence, peer mentoring, and warm leadership. Francesca is currently intending to study Biomedical Engineering at Exeter after taking a gap year to compete in elite-level equestrian events, having recently ridden in her first international competition in July.

Tim Gausepohl, a Sixth Form boarder from Germany, achieved an A* in his EPQ, entitled ‘To What Extent Can Artificial Intelligence Transform Financial Markets and Asset Price Forecasting?’ a topic directly aligned with his career ambitions in finance and data. Today, he celebrates further outstanding A Level results of A*ABB. Tim also enjoyed a placement at TP ICAP in London, a global leader in data solutions. A keen tennis player, he balanced his studies with his sporting life at Queen’s.

Sevin achieved outstanding A-Level results, with grades of A*A*A*A* and an A* in his EPQ and a Distinction in AEA Maths. He will be continuing his academic journey at Imperial College London, where he will study Mathematics and Computer Science. During his time at Queen’s, Sevin earned a Gold Award in the Physics Olympiad, demonstrating his exceptional aptitude in the sciences.

Beyond academics, Sevin has been deeply involved in co-curricular activities. He played a key role in the Queen’s motorsports programme, racing the Greenpower electric car on tracks across the country, including the iconic Goodwood Circuit. Sevin also excelled in performing arts, taking on the lead role of Valjean in last year’s production of Les Misérables. Sevin’s achievements both inside and outside the classroom embodies the school’s motto “We learn not for school, but for life”.

Rosie, who joined the school in Year 7, achieved exceptional A Level results, A*AA in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and an A* in her EPQ. Rosie has accepted a place to study Biology at the University of Oxford. At Queen’s she not only excelled academically but also shone on stage as Fantine in Queen’s recent production of Les Miserables.

Queen’s Medics, Emily and Joseph, secured a 100% acceptance rate to first-choice universities. Emily and Joseph each secured results of A*AA EPQ A and will study Medicine at the University of Exeter and the University of East Anglia respectively. There were further successes in related fields including Sophie, A*A*A and an A in her EPQ, accepting a place to study Physiotherapy at Cardiff University, alongside Dawn (ACA), who will study Adult Nursing at Bristol, University of the West of England.