August 17, 2023 10:46am
Students and staff at Holcombe Grammar School are celebrating after receiving their A-Level results and are now set to progress on to an exciting array of universities, apprenticeships and jobs.
This year, students at the school have achieved another set of very good results. After three years of disrupted and adapted examinations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the school is delighted to report that all of its headline measures have shown improvement from 2019, highlighting how the school has improved in recent years. Nearly 20% of all grades were at A or A* (compared to nearly 15% in 2019) and nearly 72% of grades were A* to C (compared to 65% in 2019).
Holcombe Grammar has also seen particular success in subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Finance this year.
While all students have done well and should feel proud of their achievements, there are some standout individual results. These include:
| Student Name | A-Level / Level 3 Grades | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Hathem Trabelsi | Achieved four A*s in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science | Hathem has secured his place to study Software Engineering at the University of Southampton |
| Euan Rudd | Achieved three A*s in Chemistry, Maths and Physics | Euan will be studying Statistics at the University of Nottingham |
| Nikesh Gurung | Achieved A*s in Maths and Physics and an A in Chemistry | Nikesh will be studying Engineering at the University of Bath |
| Faiz Uddin | Achieved three As in Biology, Chemistry and Maths | Faiz will be studying Chemical Engineering at Queen Mary University of London |
| Man Inderpreet Singh | Achieved an A* in Chemistry and As in Biology and Physics | Man Inderpreet is going on to study Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London |
| Cameron Arnold | Achieved an A in Sociology, B in Geography and B in Economics | Cameron has secured an Accounting and Finance apprenticeship at JP Morgan |
| Caleb Omisore | Achieved As in Maths and Economics and a B in Business | Caleb has a football scholarship at Drew University in New Jersey, USA |
| Nathan Croft | Achieved an A in Business, B in Economics and C in DT | Nanthan will be studying Financial Economics at the University of Kent |
Collecting his A Level results today, student Hathem Trabelsi said:
“When it comes to school, you get out what you put in. If you get your head down, your grades go up. I’m now looking forward to going to University to study Software Engineering. I’ve been here seven years and would like to thank all the staff for supporting me over this time.”
Lee Preston, Headteacher at Holcombe Grammar School, said:
“I am once again incredibly proud of our students as they receive their A Level grades today. It has been a delight to see their knowledge and understanding excel during their qualifications and to see them foster a real joy for learning that will stand them in good stead for the working world.“We are pleased to see the huge range of next steps our students are embarking on, across disciplines and destinations. I would like to thank our wonderful staff as well as our families and wider community for supporting our students throughout their time at Holcombe.”
Stuart Gardner, CEO of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, added:
“I am delighted for our students at Holcombe Grammar School. They have worked exceptionally hard, and it is great to see them excited about their future. Well done to all!”
