Impact

Ada has been working since 2016 to bridge the gap between digital education and employment in the tech sector for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

All time learners

29%

Learners from a low income background

28%

Women and minority gender learners

47%

of learners from a low income area

57%

of learners from minoritised ethnicities

Sixth Form

In 2023/24, 100% of Ada Computing Extended Diploma results were D*-M, compared to the UK average of 62%, and our BTEC Computing results are consistently above national benchmarks. A-Level Maths students achieved more than a grade higher on average than their peers nationally from the same starting points. This puts Ada in the top 0.5% of schools and colleges.

70% of sixth form students continue into higher education and >90% continue their studies in digital-related courses.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship achievement rates consistently top 80% – well above the national average for similar programmes.

Our long term outcomes

Ada prepares students for the professional world by providing workplace visits, industry projects, and “Ada skills” development, which includes communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

We know this is making a difference: of the alumni who responded to our survey (c.62%), over 90% are in employment or further study, and 67% of those in employment are on an above average graduate salary.

Long term outcomes

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