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Students with additional needs receive dedicated support from Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for curriculum access and personal/professional mentoring.
“Throughout their journey at Ada, students receive dedicated support from our team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), encompassing both curriculum access and vital personal and professional mentoring.”
Applicants must complete a mandatory Additional Support form to inform Ada of any additional support needs.
“The Additional Support form is mandatory. It is designed for applicants to inform us of any additional support they may need when studying at Ada.”
Pastoral
Ada states a college-wide commitment to safeguarding all young people and vulnerable adults, with all staff and governors receiving training.
“We are committed to safeguarding all young people and vulnerable adults.”
Named Designated Safeguarding Leads exist for the College/Sixth Form and for apprenticeships at each campus.
“The Designated Safeguarding Leads are Janet Davidson (College DSL/Sixth Form), Tom Fogden (Apprenticeships, London) and Geoff Stevenson (Apprenticeships, Manchester).”
Subject strengths
Strong computing/digital subject outcomes: Extended Diploma, BTEC Computing, and A-Level Maths results all outperform national benchmarks
“our BTEC Computing results are consistently above national benchmarks”
Ada is achieving the highest computer science results nationally, reflecting strong CS/tech specialism
“achieving the highest computer science results nationally”
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Enrichment
Courses are designed with leading industry partners such as Bank of America, Deloitte and PA Consulting.
“Our courses are designed with leading industry partners like Bank of America, Deloitte and PA Consulting, blending academic learning with real-world tech projects.”
College provides a broad, enriching programme focused on work experience and employability skills in the digital sector.
“Provision of a broad and enriching programme of learning opportunities focussed on helping students acquire essential work experience and employability skills, particularly in the digital sector”
Ethos
The safety and wellbeing of all students is described as the college's top priority.
“The safety and wellbeing of all students is our top priority.”
College states it embraces the diversity and achievement of every individual, ensuring they are valued and respected.
“Embracing of the diversity and achievement of every individual to ensure that they are valued and respected”
Sixth form
70% of sixth form students continue into higher education and over 90% continue their studies in digital-related courses
“70% of sixth form students continue into higher education and \>90% continue their studies in digital-related courses.”
100% of Ada Computing Extended Diploma results were D*-M vs UK average of 62%, and BTEC Computing results consistently above national benchmarks
“In 2023/24, 100% of Ada Computing Extended Diploma results were D\*-M, compared to the UK average of 62%, and our BTEC Computing results are consistently above national benchmarks.”
Admissions
Standard entry requirement is an average GCSE grade of 5, including at least a grade 4 in English Language and Maths.
“Our standard entry requirements are that students have achieved an average grade of a 5 or above in their GCSEs, including at least a 4 in English Language and Maths.”
Applicants complete an online application form for the London or Manchester campus.
“Complete the online application form for either our London or Manchester campus.”
Destinations
Queen Mary University and City St George's are popular CS degree destinations; students also placed at Escape Studios (creative tech)
“Queen Mary University and City St George’s have been popular choices for Computer Science degrees and an emerging interest in creative tech with places secured at Escape Studios.”
84% of students received their first-choice university offer, of which 16% are Russell Group
“have been offered their first choice at University of which 16% are Russell group.”
Results
9% increase in students achieving top CS grades, and 100% pass rate maintained
“We’ve seen a 9% increase in students achieving the top grades in their Computer Science course this year, and maintained our 100% pass rate.”
Ada achieved the highest computer science results nationally in 2025
“achieving the highest computer science results nationally”
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Courses | 12+ |
| Student Recommendations | 0% |