Our pupils, their families and trust colleagues have been celebrating this week as A-Level results were being collected. Here are some snippets from some of the brilliant news we’ve had this week:
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Over 22 per cent of the academy’s grades were an A* or A; 51 per cent of grades were an A* to B, while 73 per cent of grades were an A* to C.
In particular, the school celebrates strong EPQ (extended project qualification) results where students have achieved the average grade of a B.
Students are going on to study a wide range of subjects including medicine, radiography, politics, psychology, game design and fine art.
Staff at AAS have worked incredibly hard to ensure their students were as prepared as possible for their A-Levels.
The extra support paid off, with many students achieving excellent results. Thanks to the hard work of both students and staff, there is lots to celebrate, with many students going on to take up places at university, or on an apprenticeship, as well as those who are entering the workplace.
Among the high performers at AAS, special mentions include:
Nadia Hamad who achieved AAAA* and Ariam Saleh who achieved AAAA*. They have been accepted by the University of Sheffield to study Medicine.
Aisha Ali who achieved ABC
Ismail Jalloh who achieved BBB
Nabilah Abubakar who achieved BBB
David Boyd, Principal at AAS, said: “Well done to all our sixth formers who have achieved a fantastic set of results – we are absolutely thrilled for our brilliant young people, who have worked so hard to get the results they deserve.
“A special mention has to go to the staff who have been such a support to the students. For AAS this is a momentous occasion as it is our first set of A Level results and with that comes a lot of nerves approaching the results day.
“We have had some excellent results and I hope our students are very proud of themselves and we wish them well whether they are heading off to university or starting their career.”
Longsands Academy
High achievers at Longsands Academy include:
Vinnie Holmes, who achieved an A* in maths, further maths, and physics, and an A in chemistry. He is going to study physics at Warwick University.
Mia Fraser attained an A* in biology and chemistry and an A in maths.
She is attending the University of Oxford to study biochemistry.
Bethany Walker achieved an A* in biology and PE and an A in maths.
She is going to Brunel University to study physiotherapy.
Megan Cook picked up an A in maths, biology and chemistry, and will go to Lancaster University to student medicine.
Daniel Salter got an A in computer science, history and maths, and will study computer science at Sheffield University.
Eva Henry will be going to Sheffield Hallam University to study physical education after she attained a B in biology, chemistry and PE.
Interim Principal at Longsands Academy, Jo Myhill-Johnson said: “Well done to all our Year 13s who have achieved a fantastic set of results once again.
“We are absolutely delighted for our brilliant students, who have worked so hard to get the results they deserve.
“A special mention also goes to our team of staff, who have been such a support to the students.
“We have had some excellent results, which have secured some outstanding destinations as our students take their next steps on their academic and career pathways.
“I hope they are very proud of what they have achieved. We wish them the very best of luck for the future.”
St Ivo Academy
The number of top A-Level grades at St Ivo Sixth Form has risen since last year.
Among the high achievers is Josie Burgess. They gained three A*s and one A, earning them a place to read mathematics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University. Amy Johnstone also achieved three A*s and one A, and will be studying medicine at Anglia Ruskin University.
Tony Meneaugh, Principal at St Ivo Academy, said: “Well done to all our sixth formers who again have achieved a fantastic set of results – we are absolutely thrilled for our brilliant young people, who have worked so hard to get the results they deserve.
“A special mention also goes to my staff team, who have been such a support to the students. We have had some excellent results and I hope our students are very proud of themselves.”
Alongside Josie and Amy, some of the students who should be extremely proud are: Finlay Doyle, whose three A*s and one B have earned a place to study aerospace engineering at Sheffield University; Alex Mortimer, who will study civil engineering at Bristol University having gained three A*s and one B; Jake Mansfield, whose four As have resulted in a place to study law at the University of York; and Kaziu Sharp, who will study physics at Birmingham University having achieved three As and one A*.
