Case studies

Nana Oduro-Nyaning (Gibbs’ 2018-2023)

Though he was a Head of School and part of the best 1st X1 football seasons in recent memory, Nana’s crowning achievement was winning the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, majoring political science and global studies. During his speech on Lancing’s Founder’s Day, he spoke about his huge appreciation for […]

Geanina Savu (Handford 2020-2022)

Lancing College opened some amazing prospects for me. Being the first member of my family to pursue a higher education, the foundation programme enabled me, coming from a low-income household with a dysfunctional family dynamic, to become the best version of myself and shoot for the stars. Since Lancing College, I have enrolled at City […]

Shirin Mirzayasheva (Manor 2017-2022)

One of our first Foundationers, Lancing has made Shirin feel as though she could achieve anything. This extended far beyond academics. She was not only supported in her desire to study medicine but nurtured to develop her confidence in other areas including sport, acting, and debating. Her involvement in theatrical performances brought her some of […]

Cindy-Ann Yetna (Handford 2019-2021)

My time at Lancing was not only exciting and educational but it also changed the trajectory of my life, both educationally and professionally. For instance, I secured an 18-month apprenticeship with Lloyd’s of London, a leading specialist insurance marketplace, through interview preparation and mentorship with an alumnus within the Market. My professional highlights include travelling […]

Declan Bransby (Gibbs’ 2018–2020)

Declan came to Lancing in the Sixth Form from a state school in Durrington. He admits that he initially found the transition difficult and thought about leaving because he found it hard to balance his new life at Lancing with the rest of his life at home. ‘He will leave Lancing as one of its […]

Daisy Mitchell (Handford 2018- 2020)

Joining us for sixth form from Durrington High, a local state school, she achieved brilliant A-level results in Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry. As an undergraduate she interned with Think Pacific where she completed an action project for Waidroka Bay Resort, working as part of a team aiming to create an artificial reef to promote marine […]

Eunice Adeyo, Handford 2016-2018

Eunice came to Lancing from Trinity School in Lewisham, one of our original partners. Eunice went on to read English Literature at King’s College Cambridge where she was President of the Student Union. She was awarded the Provost Prize for her integral role in the transition from in-person to online during COVID-19 and for her […]

Paige Taylor, Handford 2015 – 2017

Paige came to Lancing for the Sixth Form from a low-income, single-parent family and she was at a state school (which was in special measures) where she was not allowed to study all academic GCSEs. Since the age of 12 she had been a young carer for her mother, who had a host of health […]

Joshua House, Head’s 2014 – 2016

The Bursary for me was never just about charity but being able to participate in a completely unique and enriching experience. A blessing in the form of a cosmic Chapel and a gift in the form of the many friendships I have to this day. It has quite literally been transformative, entering the Sixth Form with a […]

Temi Solesi, Field’s 2014 – 2016

Being accepted at Lancing was one of the greatest turning points in my life. There was a lot to get used to, but I soon fell in love with the school culture, even the Saturday school! I was blessed with the loveliest Housemistress, my time at Lancing would not have been the same without her. […]

Bryony Morison, Sankey’s 2010 – 2015

Being able to attend Lancing was for me, a chance in a lifetime. In my early years I was placed in long term foster care and as I grew older my talent for singing grew and was recognised when I auditioned, and was accepted for, a scholarship at Lancing. The education I received at Lancing […]

Georgina Carpenter, Sankey’s 2009 – 2014

I fondly remember visiting Lancing on a school trip and being totally in awe of the school that would, unbeknown to me, be my home for the next five years. Given my background I never in my wildest dreams imagined that such a prestigious school would be accessible to me, yet in September 2010 due […]

Fego Emaviwe, Field’s 2012 – 2014

Lancing provided a unique and life changing experience for me. It enabled me to engage with the resilient and hardworking side of myself and instilled discipline. Coming from a state school in London where I was always part of the top students, my time at Lancing pushed me to work harder and strive for, and […]

Gemma Wren, Sankey’s 2007–2011

I spent four years at Lancing after joining in the Fourth Form. Attending Lancing changed the course of my life and provided me with an education that far exceeded my previous experience, and has since opened many doors that would have otherwise been closed. I am extremely grateful to the College for having given me […]

Racheal Ofori, Handford 2007-2009

Lancing was a great experience for me. It played a major part in shaping me as a young adult intellectually and, quite importantly, culturally. I’m from south London and the picturesque scenery alone was such a transformation. I was introduced to an array of people I may otherwise have never met and given opportunities that […]