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THE RESILIENCE of teenagers sitting this year’s A-levels has been praised by the headteacher of Bulmershe School.
The Year 13 pupils achieved a 99% pass rate for grades A*-E.
And 28% of the cohort achieved A*-A grades, 55% had A*-B grades, and 82.2% were A*-C.
Amanda Woodfin, the Woodley-based school’s head, said: “These are such fantastic results considering the turbulent times the students have had to deal with.
“Year 13, the resilience you have shown under such conditions is remarkable. You are all exceptional, inspiring, and talented young people and we couldn’t be prouder of you.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students, staff and parents for their dedication and support in gaining these results.”
Ms Woodfin said a number of departments had some fantastic results, especially with the top grade boundary of A*-A or D*-D.
These include: Additional Maths, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Media, Physics, Psychology, Criminology, EPQ (Extended Project Qualification), Applied Science, BTEC Sport, Travel and Tourism, Business Cambridge Technical and IT Cambridge Technical.
She added: “We wish all of our year 13 luck with their next endeavours and thank them for their many contributions to school life here at Bulmershe.”
Among the students celebrating success are:
Mohammed, who gained an A in Chemistry, an A in Biology and a B in Geography, and will go to Queen Mary’s University to read Engineering.
Liviya’s grades were A* in Psychology, A in Maths and A in Biology, and will go to The University of Sheffield to read Japanese Studies.
Eva received an A in Physics, an A in Maths, a B in Further Maths and a B in Chemistry, and will read Physics at The University of Bristol.
Roberto obtained a Distinction* in Applied Science, a Distinction in Business studies vocational, and aMerit in ICT. He will read Computer Science at The University of Kent.
Caitlin’s A in English Literature, A in History and a B in Criminology, was enough to secure a place at The University of Chichester to read Medieval/Early Modern History.
Stanley will go to Swansea to read Marine Biology after securing an A in Chemistry, an A in Drama, an A in Geography andan A in Biology.
Finley received A* in Geography, A* in Chemistry and A* in Biology, giving him a place at The University of Exeter to read Conservation Biology and Ecology.
Siraj had an A in Biology, an A in Chemistry and an A in Maths, and has secured an apprenticeship.
Ella’s A in Chemistry, A in Maths, A in Physics and B in Further Maths, means she can read Engineering at The University of Exeter.
Ilaria received an A in Criminology, an A in Physics, an A in Maths and a B in English Language and Literature. She will go on to Royal Holloway University to read Psychology.
Esme gained an A in Media, an A in Drama and a B in English Language and Literature. She will read Drama and Film Studies at The University of Manchester.
Scarlett will read English at Bristol after receiving an A in English Literature, an A in Drama, a B in Biology and a C in Maths.
Amy’s studies saw her achieve A* in Geography, A in Chemistry and A in Biology, she will read Marine Biology at Swansea.
Oliver gained an A in History, A in Geography and B in Chemistry, and will read history at The University of Sheffield.
