Students celebrate Brilliant Club graduation

Thirteen students from Outwood Academy Hindley have graduated from The Scholars Programme, a transformative initiative by The Brilliant Club. This achievement marks a significant step in their academic journey, opening doors to competitive universities and beyond. This is the fourth cohort from the school to complete the programme.

The Scholars Programme is designed to bridge the opportunity gap sometimes faced by students who may not feel that university is for them. The Brilliant Club directly addresses this challenge by working with less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and to succeed when they get there. Through the programme, PhD tutors share their expertise and passion for learning with small groups of high-potential students aged 8-18. This intensive experience, consisting of seven tutorials and a rigorous university-level final assignment, equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel.

The success of the Scholars Programme goes beyond individual achievements. Research using data from the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT) demonstrates a positive impact on GCSE attainment, further solidifying its role in fostering academic success.

The graduation ceremony at the University of Manchester, where the students received their certificates, was a celebration of their hard work and the transformative power of The Brilliant Club. 

Michael Coleman, Vice Principal at the Outwood Academy Hindley, said:

“Our students dedicated their time to the programme as they attended seven weekly seminars, participating in constructive debates and developing their critical thinking; and they all wrote a 2,000-word essay. Their efforts and contributions were a pleasure to see. I am sure more students will now consider university as a future pathway.”

For more information about the Brilliant Club, please visit thebrilliantclub.org/