A-level results day Nottinghamshire County Council congratulates students and results from Newark, Southwell, Ollerton, Bingham, Tuxford and other areas as we have them
For students across the area, A-level results day today (Thursday) marks the culmination of years of study and we’ll tell you the results as we get them here.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Tracey Taylor, cabinet member for children and families said: “I’d like to congratulate the A-level students across Nottinghamshire on their results.
“They should be immensely proud of all the years of hard work and dedication they have given to their studies.
“For those who haven’t received the grades they hoped for, they should remember that there are many options and plenty of help available if they are uncertain about what route to take next.
“From higher education options to training alternatives such as apprenticeships, there are lots of options available.”
“I realise that some young people may be seeking alternatives to higher education and many employers, including the County council, offer apprenticeship opportunities which help young people to gain new experiences and work skills.
“Thank you as well to all of the teachers, parents and carers who have supported young people throughout their education.”
The National Careers Service also provides information to help young people decide on their next steps and the exam results helpline can be contacted on 0800 100 900.
Schools and colleges offer support from dedicated advisers and have a wide range of information available.
Elizabeth Gibson made history as the first Newark Academy student to secure a place at the University of Oxford after she secured two A*s in Geography and Maths and an A in Chemistry.
100% of students at the academy who applied were offered places at one of their preferred universities.
Many other students achieve fantastic results and will go on to study a diverse range of subject at institutions all over the UK and one student even secured a scholarship to study in the USA.
Overall percentages for Magnus Academy were 48% of students achieved A*-B or distinction* to merit, 60% of students achieved three or more A-levels at grades A* to C.
There was a 100% pass rate in all BTEC subjects across the academy.
Anna Martin, Magnus principal said, "Despite several years of disrupted education and the missed opportunity to sit GCSE exams, our students have performed exceptionally well this year.
South Nottinghamshire Academy at Radcliffe said it was celebrating the amazing achievements of its sixth form students.
Overall, it said it was pleased to report outstanding results in A-levels and other examination qualifications this summer with a 99% pass rate.
Joe White gained A*AA and will be studying English literature at the University of Manchester.
Emma Gould gained A*AA and will be studying chemical engineering at Loughborough University.
At Toot Hill School, Bingham, 86% of students achieved A* to C grades with 34% achieving A* to A results.
"We are so proud of all our students at Toot Hill," said Head, Dr. Chris Eardley.
"They have secured a fantastic set of results that enable them to access an aspirational set of destinations.”
Three students achieved 4 A* grades which included Yasmin Rahman.
Yasmin scored the results across mathematics, further mathematics, chemistry, and French.
Alice Booker who achieved 3A*s in economics, geography, and Psychology will be heading to Cambridge to study geography.
Sophie King studied English, geography, and history achieving two A*s and one A.
“Next year I will be going to Durham University to study geography, I am happy I got into the course I wanted," said Sophie.
There was reason to celebrate at The Minster School, Southwell, where 74% of students received grades A to C and 26% A* and A grades.
Many students secured their places at university and will be heading off to study everything from aerospace engineering to English literature.
Among the smiling faces was Oliver Salmon, who achieved three A*s in maths, physics and product design.
He will be studying engineering in Sheffield next year.
Also heading off to university is Jemimah Stone, who scored A*, A, B in history, English literature and drama.
She said: “I know I did my best and it’s got me where I need to be.
“I’m going to the University of York to study English literature.”
There was even more success stories at Sir William Robertson Academy, which is celebrating excellent A-level and vocational results.
Mark Guest, headteacher, said: “This cohort of students didn’t have the opportunity to sit their GCSE exams due to the pandemic, but today’s results are a glowing testament to their talent, hard work and commitment.”
Thomas Jackson, of Newark, achieved a fantastic clean sweep of A* grades in maths, further maths, chemistry and physics.
He has secured a place at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge, to read engineering.
Other students, including Ashlie Richardson and Dylan Brunnock, are getting stuck straight into their choice of careers.
At Tuxford Academy, students achieved an A-level pass rate of over 98%.
Ellie Cawston was awarded A* A* A* A* in business, geography, psychology and finance.
She has a place at Queens College, University of Cambridge to study land economy.
She said: “I’m really happy. I’m glad all the hours and months of hard work have paid off.”
Another of the year’s top performers was Will Allan who has secured a place at the University of Leeds to study medicine.
It was a morning of excitement at Magnus Church of England Academy, with students now looking forward to the next chapter in their education at universities across the country.
Adam Allen, who achieved A*s in psychology and sociology, an A in criminology and a C in English secured his place at Warwick University.
He will study sociology and criminology.
Anna Martin, Magnus principal, said: "Despite several years of disrupted education and the missed opportunity to sit GCSE exams, our students have performed exceptionally well this year.”
