Be Extraordinary
There’s more to Richmond upon Thames College than what you study.
Our College is a brilliant place to make new friends, discover what you’re good at, try something different and build the confidence to take your next step.
Meet the students who are making the most of our inspiring campus, outstanding facilities and welcoming community – from our new STEM and Sports Centres to creative, performance and learning spaces.
Explore their stories: students such as outstanding Lucy, Luka, and Zak.
Discover how the right opportunities, support and people around you can help you find your strengths, achieve your ambitions and Be Extraordinary in your own way
Creative Media student Alessia is the definition of determined. First in line to take on extra projects or volunteer opportunities, her work ethic cannot be faulted.
Jack Petchey and Student Award winner, Lucy, is well known by her peers and teachers for her hard work and commitment.
Singer and songwriter, Luka was thrilled to be accepted onto the Music Performance and Production course at Richmond upon Thames College, after being highly recommended by his secondary school.
Sophia is unrecognisable from the person that started her college journey back in 2024. Her tutors beam about how far she has grown in her time at college, commenting that she was reserved when first arriving and now has the confidence to speak out and have her voice heard in class.
International A-Level student Zak comments that his favourite part of college life was “freedom of expression” - he felt that he could be totally himself at Richmond upon Thames College.
Caitlyn has honed her love of sport and fitness through her studies at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC). Taking inspiration from professional sports woman, Anna Hemmings (6x World Champion and 2x Olympic Champion kayakist) she has great motivation to succeed in her chosen career.
Movie buff, Erin, has outdone herself with her dedication to her studies at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC), immersing herself in college life and opportunities.
As a student award winner in 2023, Gudi’s commitment to his college studies has been extraordinary! His passion for engineering shines through and he has been praised by his tutors and peers for his impressive skills.
Harshita is an extraordinary individual who joined Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) in 2022 as an international student, all the way from Noida, India. She came to college to study A-Levels in Maths, Physics and Graphic Design, adjusting quickly to her new realities of life and education.
Jack’s story is nothing short of remarkable. After coming to Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) with a limited number of GCSEs, he is now in his final year of A-Levels, progressing from the GCSE Pathway with impressively improved grades.
Vocational student, Orowo, is top of her class at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC)!
Studying all three sciences on our BTEC Level 3 Science course, she has huge aspirations to become a medical doctor in the future.
What makes Peyton extraordinary is her broad spectrum of interests, which Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) has been able to accommodate. Often seen around college with her guitar strapped to her back, she is a keen musician and composer.
Sophia has been on an extraordinary journey at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC). Studying in our Foundation Learning department, she has learned some vital skills and gained invaluable experiences to take into her life after college.
Poppy has an extraordinary talent. Her passion for dance and expressing herself has helped her grow into a confident and creative individual, becoming one of the top performing arts students at RuTC.