Smiles all round as students receive their A-Level Results!
August 18, 2022 05:02pm
Holcombe Grammar School students are celebrating today as they receive another set of excellent results. Students across the country have faced a very difficult few years in their education with the disruption of the pandemic, but through hard work and perseverance Holcombe Grammar students have excelled, and achieved some very strong results. Many students are now preparing to head on to their chosen university, an apprenticeship or job of their choice.
The Academy saw particular success in subjects including
- Business with nearly 50% of students achieving an A or A*.
- Photography with 50% of students achieving an A or A*
- DT with 80% of students achieving an A*, A or B
- History with 74% achieving an A*, A or B
Standout achievements
While all students have done well, there are some standout individual achievements. These include:
| Student Name | Grade Achieved | Destination of Leaver |
|---|---|---|
Daisy Ashmore | A*A*A in Business, Art and Psychology | University of Nottingham to study Business Management with a placement year |
| Nathan Johnston | A* A*A* in Biology Chemistry and PE | University of Liverpool to study Dental Surgery |
| George Tuley | A*A*A*A in EPQ, Chemistry, English Literature and Maths | SOAS University of London to study Korean and Economics |
| Harrison Verrall | AAA in Business, Finance, Law | Apprenticeship with JP Morgan |
| Daniel Rajabalinia | A*A*A in Economics, History and Psychology | Queen Mary University of London studying Law |
| Archie Bean | AAA* in Economics, Politics and CS | Kings College London to study War Studies |
| Sophia Benkheira | ABA* in English Literature, Law and Religious Studies | Kings College London to study English |
| Michael Blakeman | AAA in History, Law and Psychology | University of Manchester to study Law and Criminology |
Sam Brisley | AAA*A* in Physics, Finance, Maths and Design Technology | University of Loughborough to study Architectural Engineering |
| Bethan Carter | A*BA in Business Studies, Sociology and Geography | University of Greenwich to study Social Work. |
| Adam Goodwin | A*AA* in Business Studies, Economics and Maths | University of Bristol to study Economics |
| Kascper Dziadosz | BAAA* in Fine Arts, Physics, Maths and CS | University of Durham to study Natural Sciences |
| Bethan Harris | A*AB in Sociology, English Literature/Language and History | University of Sheffield to study Law |
| Matthew Jupp | AA*A in Chemistry, English Literature and Maths | University of Durham to study Chemistry |
| Jake Libbeter | A*AA*A* EPQ, Physics, Maths and CS | University of Liverpool to study Astrophysics |
| Joshua Loates | A*A*B in Maths, CS and Religious Studies | University of Lancaster to study Computer Science and Maths |
| Solomon Ogagarue | A*BA in Business Studies, Chemistry and Economics | University of Nottingham to study Accountancy |
| Harry Rumbol | AAA* in Biology, Chemistry and Maths | University of Leeds to study Economics |
| Cerys Self | AA*B in Business Studies, Sociology and Politics | University of Bournemouth to study Multi-Media Journalism |
| Amber Smith | AAA* Photography, Finance and English Language/Literature | University of Manchester to study Sociology |
| Jack Snoek | A*A*B in Business Studies, Finance and Economics | N/A |
| Summer Wills | A*AB in Sociology, Geography and Psychology | University of Southampton to study Criminology and Psychology |
| Sulav Yakha | AAA in Biology, History and Psychology | University of Southampton to study Biomedical Sciences |
Holcombe Grammar School Principal, Lee Preston, reflected:
“I couldn’t be more proud of our students today, who have faced countless challenges in the past few years. We should remember that, due to their GCSE exams being cancelled in 2020, the A level examinations they sat this summer were their very first experience of formal public examinations. Despite all the challenges they have faced, they have out-done themselves, proving that if they put their mind to it and work hard they can truly achieve anything. Congratulations, we are very proud of you and we wish every single one of you every best wish for your futures."
Stuart Gardner, CEO of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, added:
“I am thrilled for our students at Holcombe Grammar School. They have worked incredibly hard over the years, and it is great to see them excited about their future. Well done to all!”
