Changing the Mindset: Supporting Early Entry Students
For almost fifty years, Dr Richard Barnes has been interviewing students who want to study at the University of Cambridge. He knows exactly how hard it can be. And he knows that, for the m...
Villiers Park Educational Trust is a national social mobility charity. We deliver unique programmes for high ability students aged 14-19 from less advantaged backgrounds.
Our programmes empower young people to succeed and overcome barriers to success. We help raise academic achievement by developing personal and employability skills.
Our Courses and Programmes
Scholars Programme
Achieve your success story. The Scholars Programme is a four-year scheme for students between Year 10 and Year 13 that builds the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
INVOLVE
Create, launch and lead an enrichment activity in your school or college.
Inspiring Excellence Programme
Your favourite subject, a whole new perspective. Inspiring Excellence residential courses are innovative, challenging and life-changing courses for A-level students taught in a university style.
Bespoke Programmes
Partner with us to deliver bespoke programmes for young people from less advantaged backgrounds.
Our Impact
We are a charity committed to equality in educational outcomes, access to higher education and careers across the UK, with more than 50 years' expertise. We work with 2,000 young people each year with proven success.
Scholars Programme
Proportion of GCSE grades C/4 and above
95% Villiers Park Scholars
69% National Average
Inspiring Excellence Programme
Proportion of A-level grades A*-B
93% Inspiring Excellence Students
53% National Average
INVOLVE
98% of students have gained a better overall understanding of personal qualities
and employability skills
Inspiring Excellence Programme
94% of students felt
their passion for the
subject had
increased
Scholars Programme
Going to university or starting a foundation year
82% Villiers Park Scholars
with 37% going to a leading university
16% National Average
INVOLVE
418 students planned, delivered and completed projects and
2,381 beneficiaries took part in these INVOLVE projects
Ethan
"Being a Scholar has changed my life."
By his own admission, Ethan used to sit at the back of the classroom, where he hoped to fade into the furniture. Now in his final year on the Norfolk Scholars Programme, life couldn't be more different...
Your Support
Our life-changing work for young people is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
Donate
Of every £1 donated, 87p funds our work.
Fundraise
Raise funds through an event or activity.
Companies, Charitable Trusts and Philanthropy
Join the Inspire Network and Scholars Partnership.
Bespoke Programmes
Working in partnership with you.
Our News, Views and Opportunities
MidexPRO: Celebrating 25 years and supporting Villiers Park
Ahh, summer! It feels like a long time ago now, but for Villiers Park it was particularly exciting as we partnered up with local Swindon firm, MidexPRO, as they set out to celebrate their 25 year anni...
PwC Apprenticeships
PwC is one of the largest professional services organisations in the world, and helps organisations to solve problems related to business and technology. PwC offers many apprenticeships, work experience programmes and fully-funded degree apprenticeships to students across the UK.
Arm Internship and Graduate Roles
Arm's interns work with industry experts on exciting, challenging projects that really impact the technological world.