Mira Lakhani

Mira’s Seven-Year Journey Through Lionheart Educational Trust

After completing her GCSEs at Lionheart's Sir Jonathan North Girls’ College (SJNGC), Mira moved on to Beauchamp City Sixth Form to study her A-Levels—continuing her path within the Lionheart Educational Trust. Her time across both schools helped shape her academic interests, build her confidence, and ultimately led her to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.

Mira discovered her love for Maths and Science during her time at Sir Jonathan North. Her teachers didn’t just teach—they encouraged her to ask questions, explore ideas, and believe in herself. Support from her GCSE Maths teacher gave her the confidence to take Further Maths at A-Level and apply for a science degree. More than anything, Sir Jonathan North - a  place where girls are empowered to thrive - inspired Mira to be a woman in STEM.

“All of my teachers at SJNGC helped build my confidence in their subjects,” Mira says. “That had a lasting impact on my whole experience at secondary school.”

The move to Beauchamp City Sixth Form (BCSF) was seamless; understanding the Lionheart systems and ways of working, as well as being confident in the teaching excellence she'd become accustomed to.

Mira quickly settled into her new post-16 environment, where she gained more independence and developed strong study habits. Surrounded by passionate teachers and a supportive community, she continued to thrive both academically and personally.

One teacher’s encouragement to apply to Cambridge was a turning point—one that helped her see what she was capable of.
“I was treated like an adult and given the independence I needed,” she reflects. “But always with the right level of support. BCSF was where I really came into my own as a person and a student.”

During her time at Sixth Form, Mira built strong friendships that have lasted, and learned key skills for working as part of a team.

Looking back, Mira says the shared values across both schools made the transition smooth and reassuring. Her time within the Trust didn’t just prepare her academically—it gave her the confidence to take risks, aim high, and pursue her goals—and ultimately, to thrive at one of the world’s leading universities.