Students from across Shropshire will today be opening those all-important A Level results and learning whether they have made the grade.
The results they receive today will inform one of the biggest decisions of their lives – their university choices.
Walford and North Shropshire College is celebrating a 96% pass rate for A Levels. Sixteen subjects gained a 100% pass rate. Jackie Doodson, Principal and Chief Executive was pleased that all of the Arts area which includes Fine Art, Photography, Graphics and Textiles achieved a 100% pass rate. The high standard of work in the Arts has been exhibited in the College foyer on the Oswestry campus all summer. The results are a tribute to the hard work of our students, the professionalism of our staff and the dedicated support of parents and guardians.
With most results in place for BTEC Extended Diplomas (the vocational equivalent to A levels), the College reports a pass rate of over 99% an improvement of 1% over the year. One third of students achieved a triple starred distinction (equivalent to three A* at A level) and over half a triple distinction (equivalent to three As at A level). Three quarters of students achieved one or more Merit or Distinction grades. These achievements once again reflect the significant value that the College adds to students during their study programmes. In particular, 72% of students studying Animal Management achieved a triple starred distinction.
Paul May, Deputy Principal is encouraged by this year’s performance: “We have continued the College’s year-on-year improvement in our vocational provision. I wish all our students a successful future as they progress into higher education or employment and thank them and their tutors for the contribution they have made to the success of the College.”
Students across Telford and Wrekin have been rejoicing after a successful year of A Level results.
Early indicators suggest that a higher proportion of students have passed their A Levels and other equivalent qualifications than in previous years. This is particularly good as this year’s group is the first cohort where there were no January exams as part of their A Level.
There has also been an increase in the proportion of students achieving the higher grades of A* to B – which will open doors into University places. This is the situation at both Adams Grammar and Newport Girls High.
Elsewhere there is further good news. This year’s students at Madeley Academy are the second year group to sit A Levels and are celebrating a significant increase in their pass rates.
In the face of a mixed picture nationally, there is also further positive news at Abraham Darby Academy, Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College and New College.
All three are reporting that a higher proportion of students have achieved at least two passes at A Level and are looking forward to the prospect of further studies at the university of their choice.
Students at New College Telford are celebrating after achieving more than 570 grades A* and A grades or equivalent on advanced level qualifications including BTEC, AS and A Level programmes.
21 subjects achieved 100% pass rates at A Level, including Further Maths, Biology, Art, English Literature, Environmental Studies, French, German, Spanish, Human Biology, History, Theatre Studies and more.
The sixth form college, based at King Street, Wellington, was recently awarded a STEM Assured accreditation for the quality of its curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths qualifications – and more than 130 students have achieved qualifications in these subjects – half of which are the high grades A*, A and B.
Fiona O’Brien, acting principal at New College Telford, comments: “This is a very exciting time for all our advanced level students, who have completed their A Level and technical sixth form programmes with us. We are delighted that they have achieved their desired results and we’re all here as a team to celebrate their achievements and support them onto the next step in their education and careers.”
Sixth-formers at Adcote School for Girls have once again excelled with their results in A Level, BTEC and EPQ. Overall 64% of all grades awarded at A2 or their equivalent were at the top awards possible, A* or A, with 85% of all grades awarded at A*-C.
Top performers included Maria Gaj, who was awarded an immensely rare and prestigious full scholarship to study Molecular Biology at Princeton University. Maria achieved an amazing 4As and 1A* grades at A Level.
Gary Wright, Headmaster, was thrilled with the outstanding results awarded to the pupils in the thriving Sixth Form of over sixty pupils. “Once again with these outstanding results we have maintained our position as one of the top performing schools in Shropshire. It all the more impressive achievement given our school’s emphasis on producing well-rounded, successful and happy young ladies. We wish our Upper Sixth every success at University and I am very sure that in the future they will all greatly contribute to society.”
“Each year our Sixth Form students have consistently gain entry to top-ranking universities in both the UK and world-wide year after year. This year six Adcote Sixth Form students have gained unconditional offers to their chosen universities – a fantastic achievement and a credit to the hard work and commitment of our pupils.”
Shrewsbury School is celebrating another outstanding year for A Level and Pre-U results, with 83% of the exams awarded the top A*, A or B grades. 62 pupils gained an A* or A in all their subjects and 16 students gained at least 3 A* grades.
In addition, 12 pupils at Shrewsbury School with offers from Oxford or Cambridge Universities achieved the required grades to meet their offers and will be taking up their places later this year.
The School’s AS results from the Lower Sixth pupils were even higher than last year’s record-breaking figures, with 73% of grades achieved at A or B grades. 43 students gained A grades in all their subjects and over 80 gained nothing less than a B.
The Headmaster, Mark Turner, was thrilled with his students’ success. “In a year when the national picture shows a dip in A level results, I am particularly proud that our excellent results at Shrewsbury buck that trend. They bear testimony to the hard work of the students and of their teachers, and I offer them all my warmest congratulations.”
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