We are pleased to report some wonderful achievements by our students in their A-level and vocational qualifications this summer.
Highlights included the performance of Leon, who achieved A*, A and a Distinction*, and will now go onto study computer science at the University of Cardiff. Freya achieved excellent grades in psychology, biology and chemistry and will go onto study psychology at the University of York. Other students will be embarking on new studies in fields as diverse as medicine, bio-medical science, fashion design, engineering, primary teaching and journalism at universities ranging from Swansea, Birmingham, Plymouth, Winchester, UWE, Gloucestershire, Worcester and the Royal Agricultural University. School leaders are also proud of those students who have secured apprenticeships and employment, including Diego with the aerospace company Safran.
Kathleen McGillycuddy, Principal, said: “We are very proud of our Year 13s as they get their well-earned results. They are off to exciting destinations ranging from universities to apprenticeships.
“They have been a year group much disrupted by the pandemic and its aftermath, yet they have shown grit and determination in shaping their own future – what wonderful role models for our school, our wider community and our town. Well done to the whole year group, including those who have excelled against the odds and overcome obstacles to achieve such fine results. Thank you to our teachers who have guided their students to these results and to our parents and carers that work in partnership with us. We wish all our alumni ‘good luck’ on their new adventures and can’t wait to hear all about their successes.”
These results are the first since we joined the Cabot Learning Federation in June.
Cabot Learning Federation Chief Executive Steve Taylor said: “We are immensely proud of these post-16 students. Against the backdrop of the uncertainties and difficulties of recent years, they have shown great resilience and richly deserve the excellent set of results they have achieved today.
“Whether they now plan to move into higher education or the world of work, we wish them every success in their next step – and hope they will continue to show the talent and dedication they have displayed throughout their years of education. Thanks to the team of colleagues who have supported these students over the course of their school careers, and in particularly over the past two years.”
We celebrated some wonderful GCSE results today. There was a great atmosphere at the school as parents, teachers and young people gathered to acknowledge the achievements of the whole year group. The excitement as young people had their sixth form place at the academy confirmed or their apprenticeship secured was palpable.
We were delighted to see numbers of students achieving top grades but more importantly the whole school community was thrilled to see the achievements of our cohort who have worked hard and sometimes in difficult situations to ensure they can take their next steps. There was clear pride and joy in evidence at the academy today. Congratulations to all our students!
Students who achieved top grades across all subjects include Joe Ferrier, Lucy Evetts, Hannah Dyke, Alfie Cull, Sam Elliott, Sofia Kashoo, Sophie Machray, Trinity Ramsay, Elizabeth Walsh, George Ellis and Nico Rainbow.
The majority of students will be staying on at our Sixth Form to start their A-Levels whilst others will go to Hartpury College to study student Animal Care, Gloucestershire College to undertake a variety of vocational courses, Dean Close on a rugby scholarship and some are going onto highly sought after and competitive apprenticeships with local companies like Bromford Construction.
Kathleen McGillycuddy, Principal, said “Well done to the class of 2023 – we are very proud of you. You are tremendous young people, and we can’t wait to see you back here at sixth form.”
