Highfields Sixth Form students are celebrating another fantastic set of A Level results.
Out of the 132 students receiving their results, more than 100 are now preparing to move on to university. Of the successful grades, over 20% of all results were A* and A grades, while 50% were A*-B and 78% were A*-C.
There were a number of standout performances this year. Among them was Aashik Jemseed who was awarded three A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and is now preparing to study Medicine at The University of Edinburgh. Another stand out student was Rajan Uppal, who also got a full house of A*s in Business, Religious Studies and Sociology and will be staying local studying Building Surveying at The University of Wolverhampton.
Several students achieved at least two A* grades, including Eleanor Corbett achieving 2 A*s in English Literature and Psychology and an A in History; she is preparing to study English Literature at The University of Manchester. Aathik Jemseed achieved two A*s in Computer Science and Maths and an A in Business Studies and is going on to study Computer Science at the University of Warwick.
Mr Pycroft, Head of Sixth Form said, “Once again, our Sixth Form students have done themselves and the school proud; they have worked incredibly hard to overcome the challenges of the past two years. The fantastic results they have achieved are testament to their continued effort and dedication, and this is reflected in the fact that so many students have secured their first choice pathway, either at university, on an apprenticeship or in full-time employment.”
Mr Pycroft continued, “On behalf of everyone at Highfields, I would like to wish them the very best of luck for the future. I have no doubts whatsoever that great things await them in the future.”
Other success stories include Maya Freewood who achieved an A* in English Literature and As in Art and Design and Psychology and will be moving on to study Art at Oxford Brooks University, while Sneha Rai will be moving to The University of Warwick to study Economics after securing an A* in Economics and A grades in Maths and Further Maths.
Head Girl, Georgia Derrick said, “It feels great to have all of our hard work over the past two years rewarded with these results. We’ve loved our time at Highfields and can’t wait to see what the future holds!”
