Student Success Story

Megan Richardson

Megan Richardson, 18, a former student at Accrington Academy, enjoyed the enrichment opportunities that she had access to alongside her studies which included attending university admissions fairs.

She has aspirations to become a neuropsychologist within a hospital setting.

“I’ve always been really interested in learning about how the brain functions.” 

She also enjoyed the enrichment activities:

“I really enjoyed the trips to the university fairs.”

Megan achieved a Distinction grade and progressed to the University of Lancashire to read Psychology.

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