Bright futures lie ahead for Sir William Robertson Academy students as they celebrate A-level results day success
Bright futures lie ahead for students as academy head praises their determination and hard work.
Year 13 students of the Sir William Robertson Academy have been celebrating their A-level and BTEC results, with most securing a place at their first-choice university and embarking on apprenticeships.
Sebastian Bee, from Grantham, achieved A* grades in mathematics, further mathematics and graphics, as well as grade A in physics, and has secured a place at the University of Bath to study architecture.
Charlie Moreland, from Long Bennington, achieved A grades in history and drama, as well as a B in English literature, and will be starting a degree in American literature and creative writing at the University of East Anglia in September.
Talented performer Saffron Simpson from Newark — who has appeared in every school production since joining the academy in 2015 — achieved B grades in geography, psychology and drama and is planning to study psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Students studying BTECs at the academy this year also excelled, with all level 3 applied science and level 3 computing pupils achieving Distinction* or Distinction grades.
George Lee-Brown, from Newark, was one of three students awarded Distinction* in computing, and is going to study cyber security at Nottingham Trent University.
Once again, the BTEC level 3 sport cohort are celebrating success, with 100% of students gaining Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grades in these qualifications.
Samuel Rawcliffe-Rook from Newark, Nathan Jacobs both achieved the level 3 extended diploma in sport — equivalent to 3 A-levels — with both planning to continue in this field by studying sport and exercise at Sheffield Hallam University.
Another Newark native, Evie Andrews, also gained a Distinction in the level 3 certificate in sport, as well as receiving an A in drama and C in psychology, and will be joining Samuel and Nathan at Sheffield Hallam University in September where she will study adult nursing.
Inspired by a love of education, Amy Pearson, Sophie Clark, Elizabeth Glass and Abigail Rowlands are all embarking on courses in primary teaching.
Amy and Sophie, both from Newark, have secured places at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln with Elizabeth, from Coddington, and Abigail, from Newark, heading to York St John University.
Health and social care student Alicia Matts, also from Newark, will begin her career as a trainee nurse associate with the NHS having achieved an A*.
School Head, Mark Guest, said: "We are delighted that the hard work and commitment of our students has been so richly rewarded. This year group was denied the opportunity to take their GCSE exams due to the pandemic and they have risen to the challenge of their Sixth Form courses magnificently.
"Bright futures lie ahead for all of our students – they have secured impressive results and they are wonderful young people who deserve to go far."
Miss Charlotte Wilson, Head of Sixth Form, said: "I am so proud of our Year 13 students; they have demonstrated consistently positive and resilient attitudes throughout their Sixth Form studies and it is fantastic that their hard work has paid off.
"To see them leave us to pursue academic studies, apprenticeships and careers in fields they are passionate about at outstanding institutions is amazing. They are a fantastic group of young people and we wish them all the best of luck with their future endeavours."