It has been another fantastic A level results day at Ashington Academy! This morning we celebrated with our Year 13 students as they opened their envelopes and discovered that all of their hard work had truly paid off.
We are delighted to celebrate a 100% pass rate again with almost half (48%) of all grades achieved being a grade B, equivalent or higher. In fact, 47% of students achieved at least one grade A or A* grade, or equivalent, and 18% achieved an A* grade or equivalent, which is testament to the academic rigour of our sixth form. Overall, students achieved a value added score of +0.14, which means that our students made better progress than national averages.
Many students have now unlocked their next steps, and will be heading off to study a wide range of subjects at universities across the country as well as apprenticeships with a number of companies. Some highlights include:
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Sofiia who achieved an A* in Maths, A* in Chemistry, and an A in Biology and will go on to study Dentistry at the University of Glasgow.
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Andrew who will go on to study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Sheffield, after achieving an A* in Maths, A in Physics, and an A in Further Maths.
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Thomas was awarded an A* in Chemistry, A in Maths, and an A in Biology and will go on to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield.
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Carly will take up Psychology at Durham University after achieving an A* in Biology, A* in Chemistry and B in English Language.
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Lorien achieved an A in Maths, an A in English Language and an A in English Literature. She will now go on to study English Literature of the University of Cambridge.
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Amy, who secured an A* in Biology, A in Maths, and an A in PE. Her next step is to study Physiotherapy at York St John's University.
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Luke M secured an A in Photography, a Distinction in Creative Media and a B in Film Studies. He is now heading to Newcastle University to study Media, Communications and Cultural Studies.
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Bethany achieved a B in English Literature, B in Philosophy and Ethics and B in Film Studies. She is now going to study International Relations at Durham University.
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Jack, who has secured an Engineering apprenticeship at AGGREKO.
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Kodi-Ray is starting a Business Analyst apprenticeship.
We are proud of every one of our students for the hard work they have put in over their 7-year journey at Ashington Academy and wish them every success in the future.
Miss Traynor, Assistant Headteacher, said:
"I'm incredibly proud of our Year 13 students for their fantastic results. Their hard work, resilience and determination have truly paid off, and I wish them every success in their next steps!"
Mrs Weston, Executive Headteacher, added:
"On behalf of the whole school community, I'd like to extend my congratulations to our Year 13 students on their outstanding results. These results are testament to their perseverance and passion for learning, and we really value our teachers, support staff and the families of our students who have supported them every step of the way. We wish them every success for the future!"