A Level results day 2023: Live coverage from every school as students in Peterborough receive their results
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The day is finally here for post 16 and college students!
This morning, hundreds of students will be finding out their A Level results and the Peterborough Telegraph will be bringing you coverage from across all of the schools.
Follow all of the results and reaction on the PT live blog below.
Live blog: Stay tuned throughout the morning for all the A Level results in Peterborough
Key Events
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- Ucas said 79% of 18-year-old applicants from the UK have secured their first choice, which is down from 81% last year but up from 74% in 2019.
- The overall pass rate – the proportion of entries graded A* to E – has fallen to 97.3% this year, which is lower than 2022 (98.4%) and the pre-pandemic year of 2019 (97.6%).
- Boys have pulled ahead of girls at the top grade this year after female entries were in front for the last three years, with A* grades at 9.1% for the former compared with 8.8% for the latter.
Arthur Mellows Village College
Jonathan Oakley, Head of College“I am immensely proud of our students this year, their hard work and determination has been deservedly rewarded with fantastic results which have allowed them to move on to their next adventure. I would like to wish all of our school leavers every success in their future endeavours.”
Arthur Mellows Village College
A special well done to:
D= Distinction
Jade Ainley D*DD- Anglia Ruskin University, Midwifery
Kyra Andah AAA- University of Leeds, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Kiera Atkinson A*A*A*A- University of Nottingham, Nutrition and Dietetics
Ella Compton- D*AD Camp America and Employment
Ruby Creevy- DD Northumbria University, Criminology
Samuel Fielding- D*AA Loughborough University, Sport and Exercise Science
Lucy Gibson- D*AD Employment
Amy Greenwood- ADD Degree Apprenticeship in Product Development, Bakkavor
Finlay Hopkins DD* University of Lincoln, Marketing and Advertising
Grace Johnson A*D*A Coventry University, Digital Media
Matthew Mills DD Employment, Leicestershire County Cricket
Sophie Parker AAA University of Lincoln, Pharmacy
Samuel Peake A*A*A Degree Apprenticeship in Design Engineering, Perkins
Grace Pye A*A*A*A* University of Manchester, Medicine
James Shaw A*A*A*A* University of Cambridge, Human, Social and Political Sciences
Charley Siggins AAAB University of Leeds, Physics
Elliott Smith DD Employment
Kiera Street DDD Employment
Emily Tocci A*AA University of York, Sociology
Mekhi Underwood D*D Employment, Cambridge Constabulary
Jack Walton AAA Degree Apprenticeship in Finance, Bakkavor
George Whiteman A*A*A University of Nottingham, Accountancy
Libby Wilson A*A*A*A* University of Cambridge, History
Nene Park Academy proud of students’ excellent A Level results
Robin Grover, Principal at Nene Park Academy“Our Year 13 students should be incredibly proud of themselves. I am thrilled at the results achieved both individually and collectively after a long and challenging year. Our students have done themselves proud.”
“Each student’s success has been achieved by hard work and resilience. I am grateful to our fantastic staff who have supported every student to achieve the results they need to embark on the next stage of their education and training.”
The Peterborough academy saw some outstanding individual student results:
- Eva Woods - also Peterborough’s youth MP - achieved two grade As in History and Spanish, and two A*s in English Literature and Sociology. She secured a place at University of Manchester to study Arabic and Spanish.
- Cameron Hawkrigg achieved three grade As and a grade B in Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Further Maths respectively. He will go on to Loughborough University to study Automotive Engineering.
- Callum Letman achieved three grade As and a grade B also in Physics, Maths and Chemistry and will be studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
- Kinzie Russo achieved grades A*, A and B in Criminology, History and English and will be heading to the University of East Anglia to study English Literature.
- Joseph Reindel achieved an A*, A and two Bs in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Physical Education. He secured a place at University of Birmingham to study Maths.
- Thomas England, Sasha Tristram and Harvey Bolland each achieved three Distinction* grades in Sport. Thomas has secured a coaching apprenticeship with Peterborough United Foundation, whilst Sasha and Harvey have secured University Scholarships in the USA.
The academy was also particularly pleased to see some excellent subject results in Physics, Chemistry, Further Maths, English Literature, Art, BTEC Sport and ICT.
In June, the sixth form launched their newly refurbished centre - with opportunities to “socialise, work or relax in an inspiring and unique space.”
Sawtry Village Academy
Notable individual student results from:
Natalie Bate who attained A* in mathematics, A* in biology, A* chemistry, A in extended project qualification (EPQ). She is going to Oxford University to study Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular).
Cerys James who attained A* in psychology, A in English literature, A in history, A in extended project qualification (EPQ).
Max Smith who attained A* finance, A in geography, B in 3D design, A in core mathematics.
Jessica Sheridan who attained A* in geography, A biology, A psychology, B in core mathematics.
Finn Bryant who attained A in physical education, distinction* in creative media, B in biology.
Lucy England who attained A in fine art, B in textile design and B in 3D design.
Zoe Etherington who attained A* in 3D design, A in psychology, B in chemistry, A in core mathematics.
Niamh Lloyd-Fennell who attained A* in psychology, A in biology, B in chemistry, A in core mathematics.
Joe Wade who attained A* in finance, A in business, B in geography, A in core mathematics.
Sawtry Village Academy
Tom Hill, Head of Sixth Form“The last two years have presented unique challenges for all pupils and it is very rewarding to see the hard work and dedication of our students pay off. These young adults now prepare to go on to university, apprenticeships or their chosen careers. We will ensure that we continue to provide ongoing support to students with their future plans in the coming days.”
Sawtry Village Academy
It has been a very challenging and testing time for the past two years, but despite this, students at Sawtry Village Academy have achieved tremendously well on A level results day.
Simon Parsons, Principal, said “We could not be prouder of all our students who have worked so hard throughout their studies. All our students have shown immense resilience particularly over the past two years. Many subjects have attained some exceptional results this year.”
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Head of Sixth Form, Tim SmithWe are incredibly proud of all our students’ achievements across the college. Many students have gained places at some of the most prestigious universities across the country.
They have demonstrated commitment and resilience throughout their studies as they have continued to experience disruption to their education. We wish all our students the best with the next stages of their lives
Sir Harry Smith Community College
Students at Sir Harry Smith Community College’s Sixth Form are celebrating after collecting their A level and BTEC exam results. 78% of students gained their firm or insurance places at university, including two students who have gained a place to read at Cambridge University, with several students accessing higher level apprenticeships.
Abbey College Sixth Form celebrates exam success
Sixth Form students at Abbey College, Ramsey, are celebrating fantastic post-16 results today.
Strong results were achieved across different subject areas, including A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, English Literature, Chemistry, and Biology; and vocational qualifications in IT and Engineering.
Early indications show that the vast majority of students have secured places on their first choice university courses.
Samantha Moore, Head of Sixth Form at Abbey College“While there has been much discussion about A level results, we should not forget that for many of these students this will be the first formal exams they sat after their GCSE exams were disrupted by the pandemic.
“Alongside their academic achievements, we’re most proud to have seen our students grow into successful young adults, ready to face the further challenges of studying at university, apprenticeships, or the world of work.
“We are pleased that most of our students have achieved entry to their first-choice universities or apprenticeships. We wish them every success in their continuation of academic studies or at the beginning of their new careers.”
This excitement is set to continue as the college is set to open a newly renovated Sixth Form, named Ramsey Gatehouse Sixth Form in September.
Top performers include:
- Elliott Allan who achieved A* in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and has an offer to study Engineering at the University of Cambridge (Gonville and Caius College)
- Caitlyn Herbert who achieved an A* in Fine Art and A in Biology and Psychology and looks to continue her study of Psychology at the University of York
- Eleanor Smith who achieved Distinctions in Applied Science, Business Studies and Engineering and will be completing an apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Dispensary
- Isla Radford achieved a Distinction in Applied Science and an A in Fine Art and B in Criminology and will study Forensic Science at Anglia Ruskin University
- Teodora Rosu achieved excellent results in Chemistry, Maths and Biology and will be studying Chemistry at University College London