'So good' - Whitburn Academy students celebrate receiving their A-level results
A-level students at Whitburn Academy students have reacted to receiving their results.
Students at Whitburn Church of England Academy have expressed their joy after receiving their A-level results on Thursday morning (August 13).
The sixth form, on Rackly Way, in Whitburn, has stated that 76.7% of their grades were A*-C, with A and A* grades making up more than 25% of the school’s overall grades.
Plans to study medicine
Alistair O’Neill secured three As in biology, chemistry and maths, with Madeleine Roe receiving an A* in biology and maths and an A in chemistry - both are planning to study medicine in the next academic year.
Madeleine said: “I’m really pleased because I was really worried that I might need to go through clearing - I’ve got a whole list of notes here.
“I’m now planning to go to university to study medicine and I’m really looking forward to it.
“It will be nice for a bit of a change and to meet new people.”
Alistair added: “I’m pretty happy and relieved as it has been a couple of weeks of stress so I’m glad that I’ve got what I need.
“I’m going to study medicine at Newcastle University - I’m really happy that it is happening”
Heading off to York
Sophie Richardson is now looking ahead to studying primary education in York after securing two A*s and an A.
She commented: “I feel so good and I’m really happy because I’ve worked so hard for this.
“I’ve been a little bit nervous over the last few days because I didn’t know what to expect to be honest.
“I’m planning to go to York St John to do primary education - I’m so excited.”
Accepting their places at Newcastle University
For students Emaan Zulfiqar and James Durham, they now have their eyes set on accepting their places for courses at Newcastle University.
Emaan, who received three As for maths, economics and chemistry, stated: “I’m shocked but really thrilled to see what I’ve got.
“I’m going to Newcastle Uni to study accounting and finance - I’m very excited.”
James, who got an A in his EPQ and three Bs in history, sociology and philosophy and ethics, said: “I’m very happy with my grades and I got into my first choice university.
“I’m glad considering I had quite a bit of disruption during my exams but it all paid off in the end.
“I’m going to study history with aim of becoming a teacher in a few years time.”
‘An excellent set of results’
Lee Craggs, Head of Sixth Form at Whitburn Academy, has praised the achievements of the school’s sixth form pupils as they look ahead to the next part of their educational journey.
He commented: “This group had Years 7 and 8 disrupted by Covid but have blossomed at the right time securing an excellent set of results.
“Once again, some of our students who faced significant challenges have defied the odds to achieve fantastic things.
“We had students with significant health issues or who experienced bereavement but have still achieved excellent grades and secured places at universities up and down the country.
“The majority of our students were placed this morning, and we will continue to support a small number through the Clearing process.