The Kings of Wessex Academy

George left the Kings of Wessex in 2016 and progressed to Plymouth University where he studied Event Management. George set-up his own events management company at university, and since leaving university, his business secured a commercial partnership with one of the biggest event companies in Europe; which allowed George to go on to secure his life-long dream of working in Government. George secured a place on the ‘Civil Service Fast Stream’, the leading number one graduate scheme in the United Kingdom and works within the project delivery sector. George involved himself heavily in the business programme of extracurricular activities at Kings during his time, taking part in the ‘Big Pitch’, and despite not winning, he has gone on to build a very successful event business.

Freddie completed GCSE’s and A Levels at Kings, before obtaining a Law degree from the University of Bristol. Prior to university, Freddie took a year out of education to travel. Having completed the LPC in Bristol, Freddie trained as a solicitor at Kennedys LLP in London and is now a Senior Associate in their Marine Insurance and Shipping team. During his time at Kings, Freddie was part of many of the sports teams as well as being appointed as Deputy Head Boy.

I joined Kings of Wessex Sixth form in 2016 studying 3 A levels after a year I decided that the newly offered BTEC Business Studies was more practical and suited my approach to learning more. Mrs Wilson was integral to my success at Kings, acting as a mentor and motivator at rough points when I had second thoughts. The opportunity to working in London during Year 12 showed me what I want to work towards and taught me valuable lessons in independency (commuting, organisation, time keeping). I was always outgoing in school and had positive relationships with other students and teachers. I was involved in sports throughout the years playing for the football team on numerous occasions. I am now employed by The Food Service Centre (FSC) under their Academy scheme playing a key part in each department I go through ultimately making me an employable young man. It is great to be part of a successful local and family run business.