Congratulations to all our students on an excellent set of GCSE and A Level results. Year 13 students have exceeded all expectations with over 60% of A level examinations being awarded the top A*- B grades and over 84% of students achieved Distinction* or Distinction grades on our Applied programmes. With 112 (up from 96 in 2024) A* and A grades and 75 (up from 27 in 2024) Distinction* (star) grades, our students should be very proud of their achievements. (more…)
Before the summer holidays, our sixth form chemistry students embarked on an unforgettable journey to the Molecular Sciences Research Hub (MSRH) at Imperial College London, White City Campus. Excitement filled the air as students looked forward to engaging with real-world chemistry in one of the UK’s leading scientific institutions.
A Day in the Lab: Exploring Analytical Chemistry Techniques
Our students were split into four groups and rotated through a fascinating programme that included:
- LCMS and GCMS sessions (Liquid/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) with expert guidance. Students learned how these powerful analytical instruments work, tuned the systems themselves, set up and ran real chemical samples, and analysed the results – just like practicing scientists!
- NMR workshops (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), where students discovered how NMR spectroscopy is used to identify molecular structures.
- Guided lab tours offered a behind-the-scenes look at the MSRH’s state-of-the-art chemistry laboratories, highlighting modern research applications in spectroscopy and analytical science.
Flash Talks & Career Insight
To cap off the day, all groups attended a flash presentation session in the Digibox. Imperial’s researchers shared exciting real-world projects that use the very techniques our students had just explored. There was also an introduction to Imperial’s Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Scheme, showing one of many possible career pathways in the chemical sciences.
A Day to Remember
This chemistry-focused trip was more than just a day out – it was an opportunity to engage directly with cutting-edge science, explore future career possibilities, and be inspired by world-class facilities and experts. Students came away motivated, informed, and more curious than ever about the world of chemistry.
A huge thank you to Imperial College London and all the students for making this Chemistry Trip such a resounding success.
We look forward to more inspiring experiences like this in the future!
On Monday 14 July Laura Demspey Executive Director and Founder of GenEarth UK delivered a workshop to our year 9 textiles students on ‘Solving Fashion’s Waste Problems’. (more…)
On 30 June, our science teachers Dr Mahmoud and Ms Kassir accompanied a group of our Year 10 and Year 12 students to the UCL main campus in Euston to take part in the final conference of the UCL’s ORBYTS educational programme. (more…)
We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Sixth Form students in two of the UK’s most prestigious chemistry competitions: the 57th Annual UK Chemistry Olympiad and the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. (more…)
Last night we were thrilled to host our annual Sports Awards ceremony at our Ealing Road school. The hall was full with students and families joining the celebration of our students’ achievements over the past year in a wide range of sports.
Our captains, most valuable and improved players received their awards, with the most prestigious award of Sports Personality going to the well deserved Raines Tamang in Year 10Q. Congratulations Raines!
A fantastic night filled with gratitude for the year past and excitement for the upcoming stars at ACS.
On Tuesday, 3 June, a number of Year 10 students visited the SEGRO Heathrow Cargo site which forms part of the West London Community Investment Plan. During their visit, they heard from various staff members about the range of activities at SEGRO, the diverse customers they serve, and enjoyed behind-the-scenes access to DHL. (more…)
We are delighted to announce that our Facilities Manager Snowhal DeAraujo has been recognised with a Silver Award for ‘Unsung Hero of the Year’ in this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards. Chosen from thousands of nominees, he will now be in with the chance of winning the highly desired Gold Award, which will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in London and on BBC One’s The One Show later this year. (more…)
It was a pleasure to invite artist and eco activist Francesca Busca to give a talk in the library to Year 7 art students about her artwork and eco initiatives she has been involved in over the last few years. (more…)
On Thursday, 22 May, thirty KS3 students attended an Army cricket match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. This experience allowed the students to see a sporting event while learning about the importance of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship and they also had the opportunity to visit the Cricket Ground’s Museum. (more…)
