Wollaston School

After leaving school, Archie started a Carpentry Apprenticeship, City and Guilds, with Moulton College. The course was for 2 years, however, he completed this in just 1 year and was the first in the country to ever do this.

He is now loving working as a fully qualified Carpenter at the age of 18. He works for a small company, who have been amazing and supportive.

Francesca Zoboky attended Wollaston School from 2012 to 2019. After completing her A Levels in Music, Maths, Psychology, and AS German, she studied Music at Cardiff University, where she graduated with First Class Honours. She then went on to complete a PGCE in Music at Cardiff Metropolitan University, undertaking two successful teaching placements. Upon returning to Northamptonshire, Francesca secured her first teaching position at Wrenn School in July 2023, where she now works as a Music Teacher.

Francesca shared that joining extracurricular activities at Wollaston—such as school concerts, competitions, and sports—helped her build teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills, all of which supported her in achieving her career goals. Her teachers at Wollaston also played a major role in encouraging her passion for music and providing valuable advice and support throughout her studies.

She now enjoys teaching music every day and working with students who share her enthusiasm for the subject. Francesca encourages current students to ask for help when needed, join clubs that interest them, and gain work experience in different schools to better understand their career aspirations. Looking ahead, she hopes to continue developing her teaching practice and ultimately become a Head of Department.

After leaving Wollaston School, where A-levels included Biology, Maths, PE and Psychology, the alumnus went on to get a First Class Honours degree in BSc Sports, Exercise and Health Science at the University of Birmingham. After a year working as a graduate netball coach in a school, they applied for and began the STP in September 2023. They are now working full-time at Royal Derby Hospital using ultrasound to scan arteries and veins to diagnose disorders, while completing a part-time Master’s in Clinical Science.

Some proud achievements include graduating from university; volunteering at Womens Euros 2022 and the Commonwealth Games 2022; being accepted into the STP; and winning the league for the first time with their football team.