Highfields students celebrate strong results in A level and Vocational studies
Today, Highfields Sixth Form students achieved fantastic sets of results. This year saw a record number of university and degree apprenticeship applications – the majority of students securing their first-choice destination.
This is a great achievement and a well-deserved reward for the determination that students have put in.
As ever, there were some remarkable individual performances. For example, Arashveer, who achieved an impressive four A* grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Physics and will now take up a highly competitive place to study Economics. Ria will be taking up a brilliant Degree Apprenticeship with EY having achieved a fantastic three A*s in Economics, Business and Sociology. Ethan achieved A*s in Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics, as well as an A in Computer Science. He will be studying Mathematics at Warwick University.
Alyssa achieved an impressive A*A*A and will study Economics at University of Bath. While James, who also gained A*A*A, will take up a place in Leeds to study Economics and Finance. Blake achieved an incredible A*AA, furthering his dream to study Chemical Engineering at University of Birmingham. Finally, Joel secured A*AA, which has meant he can study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Sheffield.
Around 42 students have so far accepted places at prestigious Russell Group universities, representing almost a third of all applicants. So far, a significant number of students this year are progressing to highly sought after degree apprenticeships ranging from finance, the police service, retail and engineering.
A huge congratulations for all our Sixth Form students. Your work ethic and resilience have helped you to succeed. Well done to the Class of 2026!
Headteacher Simon Cope says, “We are delighted that our students have done so well. All of us here are proud of the young people they have grown in to during their time here at Highfields. They have a bright future ahead of them and we wish them all the best for what they go on and do."