News shared by Sean on behalf of Ryde Academy and AET on A-level results day. Ed
Sixth formers from Ryde Academy are today celebrating their Key Stage 5 results, having faced months away from school as a result of national lockdowns and Covid restrictions.
Given the circumstances, the Government decided that students’ results would be determined by teachers. Each school has considered carefully what a fair grade is for each student, based on what they have been able to learn during the two years. These grades were submitted to the exam boards together with supporting evidence, and then quality assured by the exam boards.
Onwards journeys
Students will now be going on to take up places at university. April Egan has achieved fantastic results and secured a place to study English at Cambridge University. Sam Muncer is off to study Psychology at University of Nottingham.
Charlie Ashley is going to study Mathematical Physics at University of Southampton. Ben Thompson will be taking up a place at Ballet Theatre UK to study for a degree in Ballet performance.
Vocational achievements
In the vocational arena, Sixth Form students at Ryde Academy also achieved some impressive outcomes.
Tom Brunton is a keen sportsman and has the qualities of a great leader and team player in abundance. He has worked hard to achieve triple Distinction* in Sport and a B in EPQ. Tom is taking a gap year before he heads off to university. We are confident that he will inspire and support others to share his passion for sports.
Highlights
A number students did remarkably well, securing A*s and A grades in all of their subjects:
- April Eagan – A* English Literature, A* Sociology, A* History, A EPQ
- Beth Parkinson – A* English Literature, A in History and Psychology
- Sam Muncer – A* in Sociology, A in Psychology, A in History
- Tom Brunton – Triple Distinction* in Sport and B in the EPQ
- Charlie Ashley – A* Maths, A* Physics and an A in computer science
- Ben Thompson – A* in dance, A in Theatre Studies and B in English literature
Ballard: They should be rightly proud of these grades
Joy Ballard, Principal of Ryde Academy said,
“Congratulations to all of our students on their fantastic results. They should be rightly proud of these grades, which they have worked so very hard for. Our students have responded to the challenges of the past few months, with determination, compassion and patience.
“Whether they are going onto university, high-quality vocational courses, or employment, I am confident that they will continue to make us proud.”
Hatchett: Testament to the hard work and resilience of students
David Hatchett, National Director of Secondary Schools at AET said,
“Today’s A level and vocational results are testament to the hard work and resilience of students over what has been a challenging and disruptive two years.
“I congratulate each and every one of them, and pay tribute to our teachers who have helped make this possible, and ensured that our young people can progress onto the next stage of their lives successfully.”
