STUDENTS at a Crowthorne sixth form are celebrating their A-Level results, with more than 90% receiving A* to C grades.
Of that 92%, 69% of pupils at Edgbarrow School achieved A* to B, something the school is keen to recognise.
A spokesperson said: “We would like to congratulate our students for all their hard work and are very grateful to families for all their magnificent support.
“This cohort of students had to cope with huge disruption during the pandemic and this is the first set of external exams that they have had to sit; they should be hugely proud of their achievements.
“We would also like to thank all the staff at the school for their time, dedication and support of our fantastic students.”
A number of pupils have secured places at highly selective universities including Dylan Henry who achieved 4A* and will be reading computer science at Warwick.
Joel Trainer with 3A*s and an A will study Engineering at Oxford, Tallie Hacke-Woods with 2A*A, and an A* in her EPQ, is off to read Sociology and Politics at Edinburgh and Ella Conduit’s two A*s and an A earned her a place to read History and Politics at Cambridge.
Riona Nothard, who secured an A* and two As, is going to Oxford to study psychology and linguistics.
She said: “I am so thrilled with my results and overwhelming relief that I have my university place and really excited about my courses.
“I haven’t decided on a career path yet but I’m so looking forward to uni life.”
Kai Gordeno also received an A* and two As and is going to Manchester to study International Business.
Kai said: ‘I am feeling pretty pleased. I didn’t get much sleep last night because I think the news made it more stressful than it actually was.
“I would never have got such good grades if the teachers weren’t so supportive and friendly, and I also had a really good set of friends – we drove each other on.”
Similar successes have been achieved by students studying vocational courses.
Izzie Warner earned double distinction* and an A* and will be taking a gap year
Cameron Fritz secured a double distinction* and a distinction, earning his place to read computer game design at the University of South Wales.
Other successful students have secured jobs and apprenticeships.
Will Clark is already working as operations manager at Gravity Force and achieved distinction* and two Distinctions, whilst Ben Mihell will be starting an apprenticeship in underwriting at Zurich Insurance after earning a double distinction* and a merit.
