Record breaking EPQ results for Cranleigh​

Sixth Form EPQ students celebrated their best ever set of results in recent years, with 60% gaining A or A* and 89% gaining A* to B.

These results would be impressive in any year but coming after a period of unprecedented challenge, the achievements of the EPQ students are particularly noteworthy. They have shown creativity, resilience and resourcefulness in adapting their aims to enable them to achieve successful outcomes in unique circumstances.

The EPQ is available to students undertaking Sixth Form study, is equivalent to half an A Level and is graded A* to E. It carries 28 UCAS points and has been widely welcomed by universities since it helps students to develop skills in thinking and independent learning. More Cranleighans are now receiving HE offers based on their EPQ. It is increasingly recognised as a valuable addition alongside A levels, providing students with an opportunity to develop their ideas and skills across a variety of outcome types.

There are four different types of project that students can undertake; they may choose to write a dissertation, carry out an investigation, give a performance or create an artefact. The EPQ has become a fast growing option in schools, with over 40,000 entries in 2019. Dr John Taylor, Cranleigh’s Director of Learning, Teaching and Innovation is one of the pioneers responsible for the national development of the EPQ and is a Chief Examiner of the qualification.

This year, Cranleigh students have produced high quality written dissertations as well as working on creative projects ranging from dress design and bike renovation to AI programming, film-making and composition.