Students at NE6 are celebrating receiving their A level results today after an unprecedented year.
The results are testament to the fantastic efforts of our students which demonstrate the hard work and determination they have given to their studies over the last two years. The result is many students off to study university and college courses of their choice.
Top performers include Megan Bell and Sara Appleby who both received a clean sweep of As in biology, chemistry and physics. Megan will now go on to study forensic science at the University of Cumbria and Sara will move on to the University of Sunderland to study pharmacy.
Emily McClester is heading to York University to study politics and international relations after achieving an A in law and two Bs in psychology and English literature. Nathan Blaney also celebrates a fantastic set of results with distinctions in creative media and ICT, and a merit in applied science which has secured his place to study business and marketing management at Northumbria University.
Jack Neill, who achieved two A*s in geography and history and an A in English language, will now go on to study history at Durham University. Jacob Brotherton was awarded an A* in physics and maths, a B in geography and an A in AS level further maths and is heading to the University of Bath to study civil engineering. Jack Ramshaw received a clean sweep of Bs in maths, biology and chemistry which has secured his place at the University of Leeds to study chemical engineering.
Elise Miller and Anya Miller are also celebrating their fantastic results with Elise’s A in art, B in economics and C in maths seeing her off to the University of Leeds to study textile design and Anya is heading to Leeds Beckett University to study fashion marketing after achieving two Bs in law and English literature and a distinction in business.
Yvonne Weston, Head of School at Ashington Academy, commented: “It is fantastic to see students celebrating and I am so proud of the resilience that our students have shown during this period. We are very pleased with what our students have achieved, thanks to their hard work and dedication to their studies over the last two years. Our students are now looking forward to taking their next steps and we wish them the very best of luck in their futures.
“This years’ improved results show the positive impact this is having and we will continue to strive to help the school reach its full potential.”
Bedlington Academy's Head of School, Joanna Lamb, commented: “We are really pleased with this set of results which reflect the hard work students have put in over the last two years and the rigorous assessments their teachers have made. This particular cohort have had their sixth form experience forever shaped by the consequences of the pandemic with the last few months proving to be a worrying time for them - it is wonderful therefore to see them celebrate their success today.
“Our sixth formers’ hard work continues to shine through and we look to continue to build on this success year-on-year. We wish all of our students the very best of luck in their next steps, whether that be at university, in an apprenticeship or employment.”