There was an air of excitement today at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – as students collected their A level results.
Following another set of fantastic grades, students will now go on to study at the university of their choice or pursue other pathways such as apprenticeships, gap years or entering employment.
Overall, East Leake had a 96% pass rate with students achieving an average grade score of C+, with 17.5% of top performers achieving A* and A grades.
One student who was delighted with his results was Alexander Hawkins. With A* grades in chemistry, maths, further maths and physics, Alex will now go on to study aerospace engineering at the University of Sheffield. He said: “I am extremely happy with my results and wish to thank all my subject teachers.”
Another student celebrating today was Ella Das. After achieving excellent grades in history, art, English literature and EPQ, she will be taking up their place at Queen’s University Belfast to study international relations. Ella said: “I wish to thank all my subject teachers and I am very delighted with my results.”
Demonstrating outstanding progress over the last two years, Thomas Baker was delighted with his A level results. With grades A, B and C in biology, chemistry and physics, Thomas is heading to Lancaster University to study biology. Thomas said: “I’m so very happy with my results and wish to especially thank Mr Buttinger, Mr Collins, Mr Jackson, Mrs Freeston and Mrs Slack.”
Additionally, Lydia Davies is delighted to be taking up a place at the University of South Wales to study adult nursing after being awarded grade A in psychology and English literature, as well as a B in biology. Lydia said: “I am very happy with my results and wish to thank all my subject teachers who have been amazing.”
Tim Jackson, vice principal, said: “A level results day is such a momentous occasion for our year 13 students, and we were delighted to be able to celebrate with them today. This is an excellent set of results and pays testament to the hard work and determination of our sixth form students.
“We could not be more proud of them and they thoroughly deserve these results. It has been a pleasure to teach this cohort over the years, and on behalf of everyone at East Leake Academy, we wish them every success for the future.”
The academy invites any students yet to secure a place with a post 16 provider for this September or students considering their post-GCSE options to visit www.eastleake-ac.org.uk/sixth-form/our-sixth-form or email sixthform@eastleake-ac.org.uk for more information.
