STUDENTS AT a Winnersh school are enjoying success having overcome challenges of the past few years to achieve their
first set of results.
Headteacher of The Forest School Shirley Austin is delighted that over two thirds of the cohort secured the highest grades at A level.
“Our BTEC performance has been exceptional,” she said, “with nearly all results ranging between merit and distinction.
“For a year group who faced their first public examinations this summer, following the disruption from the pandemic, this is undoubtedly a significant success for students, their families and the school.”
The Forest School is particularly proud of students’ achievements in what are considered to be some of the most challenging subjects; computer science and further maths.
“Students also made excellent progress in art, photography, film studies and IT,” said Ms Austin.
“We are delighted with some exceptional individual achievements in geography and maths A level too.
“Some of these achievements are in the highest 25% of school performance nationally.”
More than 80% of the school’s students are taking up places at their chosen university, many of which are
Russell Group universities.
“Other students with university offers are choosing to take up exciting apprenticeships with local leading companies in IT and business,” she said.
“This is credit to the outstanding careers advice and guidance throughout their Forest years.
“For a small cohort who faced all the challenges of the pandemic before embarking on their sixth form study, alongside the national picture of a reduction in the higher grades this year, it is an historic success of which we should all be proud.
“We opened our doors to students who may not have had the chance to study at A level in other circumstances, back in
September 2021.
“They have gone on to achieve outcomes that will lead them onto the next stage in their personal and academic journey.
“It has been our privilege to enable such inclusion, changing lives beyond just academics.”
