Students at Ashfield Post 16 are celebrating today after 26 per cent of all A Level grades awarded were A* or A, meaning one-in-every-four grades achieved was at the very top end of the scale.

Staff at the school, part of The Two Counties Trust, have worked closely with students to help them reach their full potential, and are celebrating students across the cohort.

Among the many students celebrating success this morning were a handful whose results stood out in particular:

Oscar L achieved A*’s in Maths, further Maths, Chemistry and Physics and will now study Mathematics at the University of Oxford.
Lola R achieved A*’s in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and will now study Biosciences at the University of Durham.
Lucy T achieved A*’s in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology and will now study Dental Therapy at the University of Liverpool.
Dhenujan T achieved A*’s in Chemistry, Maths and Physics and will now study Physics with Astrophysics at the University of Manchester.
George W achieved a Distinction* in L3 Engineering and an A in Maths and Physics and will now commence a Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Rolls Royce.
Hana D achieved an A* in French, an A in Biology and Chemistry and a B in Maths and will now study Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

Delighted Ashfield Post 16 students with their A Level results

placeholder image — Delighted Ashfield Post 16 students with their A Level results

Jenny Brown, headteacher at Ashfield School School, said: "We are delighted with this year's post 16 results. They continue the positive trend at Ashfield, with some outstanding achievements across all levels of study.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and wish them every success as they take their next steps.

"It has been a privilege to be part of their journey, and we hope they leave Ashfield with great memories, strong values and the qualifications and confidence to achieve their ambitions.

"They have been excellent role models within our school community, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them."

Linda Maguire, head of post 16 at Ashfield School sixth form, said: "A huge congratulations to all our post 16 students on their outstanding results today!

"These achievements are the result of two years of commitment, hard work and resilience.

"They reflect not only the dedication and perseverance of our students, but also the continued support and hard work of our teaching staff, alongside the strong culture of ambition and achievement at Ashfield Post 16.

"Most importantly, these results have opened the door to exciting opportunities and the next steps in our students’ journeys.

"We wish every student the very best of luck for the future. You should all be incredibly proud of what you have achieved, we certainly are.”

Wesley Davies, chief executive officer of The Two Counties Trust, said: "Congratulations to all students across The Two Counties Trust receiving their A Level results today.

"These results are a testament to their ambition and dedication, and truly reflect our trust values of ambition, teamwork and honesty.

"Whether progressing to university, apprenticeships or employment, I am proud that our students leave us with the knowledge, skills and resilience to make a positive contribution to the world.

"Their achievements also reflect the positive culture across our schools, high-quality teaching and strong pastoral support which enable our students to flourish.

"I would also like to recognise the colleagues and families who have supported our students throughout their educational journey and played such an important role in their success.

"We are incredibly proud of all our students and wish them every success for the future."