After an anxious wait over the summer break, Year 11 and 13 students and their families have now learned the outcome of two years of studies for GCSEs, A Levels and Level 3 studies.
At Hele’s school there was lots to celebrate. Speaking on the day Year 13 pupils discovered their results Principal Justine Mason said:
“Today is a momentous day as students collect the first set of results based on formal examinations since the summer of 2019. This cohort were unable to take their GCSEs in 2020 so this summer’s exams were the first external assessments they have taken and obviously at this stage in their education, the stakes can feel incredibly high.
“However, the cohort has achieved very well. They have shown grit and determination to overcome tremendous adversity and we are unbelievably proud of each and every one of them!
“We have some exceptional individual performances to celebrate and students with exciting plans to progress to university, apprenticeships or employment. Today’s results, however, are a collective testament to the hard work and dedication shown by all associated with Team Hele’s and the Westcountry Schools Trust, and more widely across the city of Plymouth, from the students themselves to our staff, parents and governors. I am so proud of our Hele’s students and all the other young people collecting results today; they thoroughly deserve their successes and we wish them all the best of luck for their next exciting chapter!”
Highest attainers with destinations included:
Natalia Walshe-Barreiro:
A* A* A* – University of Warwick to read Philosophy & Literature;
- Hannah Duckworth:
A* A A B – University of Bristol to read Civil Engineering; - Erin Giles:
A* A* A – University of Bristol to read Religion and Theology; - Lauren Hensman:
A* A A – University of Exeter to read Mathematics with Finance; - Lucy Fulfitt:
A* A B – Loughborough University to read Criminology; - Fliss Wakeman:
A* A B – Royal Navy; - James Moore:
A* B B – Arts University, Bournemouth to study Acting; - Sophie Chambers:
A* B B – University of East Anglia to study Film and Television Studies; - Lauren Pengelly:
A A A – University of Oxford to read English Language & Literature; - Matthew Sparks:
A A B – University of West of England to study Games Technology; - Ellen Best:
A A B – University of Bristol to read Biological Sciences; - Katie Acton:
A A B – University of Leicester to read Criminology; - Hannah Cooke:
A A B – University of Surrey to read Vet Medicine & Science; - Rachel Collis:
A A B – University of Exeter to read Law; - Ruby Besant:
A A B – University of Plymouth to study Physiotherapy; - Jessica Rich:
A A B – University of Reading to read Geography; - Megan Harmse:
A A B – Reading Law; - Olivia Tunnicliff:
A A B – Gap year.
Around half of the students collecting GCSE results this summer will return to Hele’s Post-16 to study for their A Levels. The remaining students have a range of other exciting plans, ranging from further education, to apprenticeships and some even entering the job market.
There was equal reason to celebrate over at Plympton Academy, where there were particular successes at A Level in subjects including Chemistry, Business Studies, Geography and the majority of photography secured an A* grade.
There are some standout individual achievements. Twins Jack and Daniel Hillon did incredibly well and gained a share of five A grades and two Distinctions between them.
Katie Rounce achieved an A grade in Biology, Psychology and her Extended Project, as well as a Distinction in Performing Arts. Katie has secured a place at the University of Exeter to Study Applied Psychology.
Mia Jaques achieved an A in Psychology, an A in Religious Studies and a C in Biology, securing a place at Plymouth University to study Criminology and Psychology.
Sebastian Poole achieved an A in Geography, B in Physics and Distinction in Engineering and has successfully secured a place studying Ocean Exploration and Surveying with the University of Plymouth.
Nantisha Grant achieved an A* in Photography, Distinction * in Health and Social Care, and C in Fine Art and has secured a place studying Criminology at the University of Plymouth.
Lisa Boorman, Principal at Plympton Academy, said:
“We are so proud of our Sixth Form students who have worked tirelessly over the past two years to secure excellent results. At Plympton Academy, we focus on helping students to discover their future, students leave us going to ambitious destinations in areas such as Psychology, Teaching, Science and more. We thank the wider community of parents, carers and staff for encouraging and supporting the students in these excellent achievements.”
Stuart Gardner, CEO of Thinking Schools Academy Trust of which the Academy is part, added:
“I am delighted for our students at Plympton Academy. They have worked exceptionally hard, and it is great to see them excited about their future. Well done to all!”
(Story courtesy of Plympton Podcast)
