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A-LEVELS 2022: Highdown head is ‘extremely proud’ of students as nearly two-thirds receive A*-B grades

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Thursday, August 18, 2022 12:46 pm
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The Wren School announces 85% of students collecting results today will move on to first choice universities or high-level apprentices.

The Wren School announces 85% of students collecting results today will move on to first choice universities or high-level apprentices.

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THE HEADTEACHER of an Emmer Green school says it is ‘extremely proud’ of its students as they receive their A level and technical qualifications.

Rachel Cave said the results at the Highdown School came against a backdrop of covid disruption.

In all, a third of results were A*/A, nearly two-thirds (60.7%) were A*-B, four in five grades were A*-C, and virtually all pupils achieved a pass, with 98.1% achieving A*-E grades.

Many of the sixth formers will being going on to university, degree apprenticeships or employment.

“We are extremely proud of our students – they have achieved very highly and, most importantly, are mature and responsible young adults,” Ms Cave said.

“It is important for all to remember that these students have not had a usual academic year.

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“Their sixth form has been significantly affected by school closure and this year, all schools have had high levels of staff absence and many students have been ill and isolating for significant periods.

“Indeed, the exam season itself, was hindered for many by covid-related absences.”

She added: “Our students are off to a range of excellent universities, degree apprenticeships and employment. We wish them all the very best, their future institutions are lucky to have Highdowners joining.”

Among the highest attainers are Aaron Grewal, who received A*s in Further Maths, Maths, Physics and an A in History. He is heading to Southampton University to study Mechanical Engineering.

Matthew O’Farrelly received A*s in Computing, Maths, Physics and an A in Further Maths, and is going to Manchester to study Computer Science.

Dylan Cook received A*s in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and an A in Economics. He will study Mathematics at Oxford University.

Three A* grades were achieved by Martha Crowland, who studied Chemistry, Physics and Maths and is going to Bath University to study Chemistry, and Mia White, who studied Chemistry, Maths, Physics, and will read Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.

Two A* and one A grade were awarded to a number of pupils.

Yashna Modi had A*s in Economics, Maths and an A in Physics (also A* in EPQ). Yashna will be studying Economics & Management at King’s College London.

Lilly Pegg received A*s in English Literature, RE and an A in History, and is off to Glasgow University to read Comparative Literature/Classics.

Jessica Soanes had A*s in Art, Geography and an A in English Language + Literature and also grade B in EPQ. She will take a well-earned gap year before starting university next year.

Kieran Stacey’s A*s in Computing and Maths, and an A in Physics means he will be studying Computer Science at Southampton University.

Two A* and two A grades were achieved by 2A* and 2A Sugitha Nambirajan. The A* grades were in Further Maths, Maths and the As in Economics and Physics. They will be completing a degree level Apprenticeship with Dyson.

Two students achieved an A* grade and two A grades.

Alasdair Sutton received an A* in Government and Politics and As in Geography and History, with an A in Core Maths). He will read Politics & International Relations at Southampton.

Jack Wright had an A* Maths, with As in History and Physics and will be going to Cardiff University to study Mechanical Engineering.

And several pupils had straight As.

Lucas Beeney received them in Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish. He will be studying Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at the University of West England.

Tabitha Cairns studied Art and French, with a Distinction in Level 3 ICT and will be reading French and Japanese at Cardiff University.

Luke Holland’s grades were in Geography, Music Tech and Spanish, and he is off to Cardiff University to study Environmental Geography.

And Charlie Mitchell received 3As in Chemistry, Geography and Maths and is going to study Geography at Birmingham University.

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