FOREST SCHOOL in Winnersh is celebrating its A-Level students after 23% achieved A* to A this year, more than double what was obtained in 2019.
Headteacher Shirley Austin said she was personally delighted that all students are leaving with A-Levels and a “high proportion” with A* to C grades.
Ms Austin was also keen to pay tribute to her colleagues.
She said: “Moving our A*-A is astonishing and highlights the teachers’ work.
“Students from Forest will be leaving here to take up places at universities such as Oxford, London School of Economics, Bristol, Cardiff, Royal Holloway, Sheffield and Sussex to study a diverse range of subjects including maths, astrophysics, economics, pharmacy, neuroscience, film and engineering.
“Others have gained employment at sought after apprenticeships schemes following the outstanding guidance from all staff but particularly Mr Jackman, who as head of sixth form also offers fantastic independent and individualised careers guidance to every student.”
Particular achievements included Maya leading the way with 3 A*s, Cillian fulfilling his ambition to read languages at Oxford and Haroon with 2 A* and 2A’s which takes him to Warwick University to study engineering.
Many students achieved A*-B, including Tommy Crompton, Thomas D’Abreo, Miraj Choudhry, Ezra Peters, Theo Phillips, James Roberts, Dan Jones and James Swain.
The school is also celebrating Josh Cox, Max Drury and Joel Whitlock’s success, achieving well above their expected grades with distinctions and distinctions star.
Ms Austin added: “Well done to all our students – another great year of academic success to go alongside the already excellent sporting success, and one for us to build on as we journey to becoming outstanding in the eyes of Ofsted.”
