A morning of excitement at Newark’s Magnus Church of England School as A-levels are opened
Following an exciting morning at Magnus C of E Academy, students are now looking forward to the next chapter in their education, attending universities across the country, from Leeds (Beckett) to Warwick and down to Falmouth.
Notable results included those of Adam Allen, who achieved A*s in psychology and sociology, an A in criminology and a C in English and secured his place at Warwick University to study sociology and criminology.
Evie Francis achieved an A* in criminology an A in psychology and a C in history and is going to Northampton University to study psychology.
Andrada Istratie achieved A Distinction Star and a distinction in health care, and two distinctions in Childcare and is going to Bishop Grosseteste University to study primary education.
Teagan Golland-Wileman secured two distinctions in childcare and two distinctions in health care and is going to Nottingham Trent to study primary education.
Tomasz Smolinski achieved a Distinction Star and two distinctions in his triple BTEC Sport qualification with You Can Do Sport.
Phoebe Peasgood achieved three distinctions in her triple BTEC Sport qualification with You Can Do Sport.
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.
“They have all secured the grades required to take their chosen next steps, with those wishing to, securing the grades they need to progress to their chosen University.
“Our students have shown true character over the last few years, demonstrating our Magnus values throughout and they should be very proud of their achievements.
“We wish them every success and look forward to hearing about their new adventures over the coming years.”
Student Andrada Istratie said, “I was expecting these results and I am very happy about them. I want to be a primary school teacher and so will attend Bishop Grosseteste University and do a three-year course. I think my family will be very happy for me. I will miss Magnus because my teachers have been very supportive, particularly for me Miss Butterfield, who has helped me throughout.”
Adam Allen said he is the first person in his family to go to university and only the second to complete their A Levels.
“My family will be over the moon I think. For the most part I got the results I expected. I either want to go into the justice system or teaching. I have been accepted at Warwick University for criminology and sociology and then I hope to do a masters in Forensic Psychology. From there I will do a PGCE in social sciences to become a social sciences teacher,” he said.
“ I will miss Magnus though. The sixth form was challenging, but they were two of the happpiest years of my life. The teachers have really pushed us whilst making us feel we are part of the Magnus family. I have been supported all the way. I’d love come back to Magnus one day and see everyone again.”
Teagan Golland-Wileman said, “I am really happy with my results.
“Also, I just got a message to say I am going to Nottingham Trent University. I really wasn’t expecting my grades to be so good. I was shaking all morning.”
Teagan’s mum Natalie Golland-Wileman attended the academy with her daughter and said, “It’s amazing. I knew that was going to happen. I am so proud of her.”
Evie Francis said: “I am now going to the University of Northampton to study psychology and I am really pleased with my results. I have had a good seven years at Magnus. It’s bittersweet to leave, but I am really looking forward to the future.”
Tomasz Smolinski said: “I have done better than I thought I would, so I am proud of that. I have tried not to think about it too much before today, and I was a bit nervous. I opened my results away from my friends, in fact I think a few of us did that! I am relieved its done. I am still thinking about my future and intend to work and save some money during a gap year before decided what to do next.”
Overall percentages for the 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.
