Students who complete a Silver CREST Award through hands-on science, engineering, and technology projects are more likely to perform better at GCSE exams and pursue STEM A-levels in high school compared to similar students who did not participate. On average, CREST students scored higher GCSE points than their non-CREST peers, and a greater percentage of CREST students chose to study STEM A-levels after secondary school. The CREST program benefits approximately 30,000 UK students annually and provides real-world experiences that positively influence academic achievement and subject selection.