Hollyfield Sixth Form students receive excellent A-Level results

By Tilly O'Brien

15th Aug 2024 | Local News

Hollyfield Sixth Form has had "another tremendous A-Level Results Day" today (Image: Tilly O'Brien)
Hollyfield Sixth Form has had "another tremendous A-Level Results Day" today (Image: Tilly O'Brien)

Hollyfield Sixth Form has had "another tremendous A-Level Results Day" said Mr Bonehill, Hollyfield's Assistant Headteacher.

The sixth form saw 75% of students achieve A* - C grades and 45% achieving grades A* - B.

67% of students studying A-Level Music achieved A*-A grades, and 78% of students studying A-Level Maths achieved A* - B grades.

In BTEC subjects, 46% of students achieved Distinction to Distinction*, and 81% achieved Distinction* to Merit.

In BTEC Media, 82% of students achieved Distinction* or Distinctions.

Students Willow Walker-Todd and Noah Hall both gained places at Oxford University.

Hall achieved three A's, including an A in Music, and will now read Music at Oxford University,

Walker-Todd will read History at University College, Oxford.

She said she "feels absolutely incredible" and that "happy is an understatement".

Walker-Todd wants to encourage other Hollyfield students to apply to Oxford, as she is certain she earned her place through "hard work and a bit of personality".

Five students have secured places at Oxford University in the past three years from Hollyfield Sixth Form.

There were continued successes in the Sciences.

Joe Bannister secured A*AB and will now study Veterinary Science at the University of Surrey.

David You achieved A*AAA in Further Maths, Maths, Chemistry and Physics and will study Natural Sciences.

Jack Zhou will study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton after achieving A*AA in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

He said that he feels "weightless" today and is thrilled at the prospect of going to university.

Lana Kaedby got an A* in Biology, an A in Chemistry and an A in Fine Art.

She will now read Biotechnology at The University of Manchester.

She said: "I feel incredible today, and I am so, so pleased that my hard work paid off."

She wanted to thank her teachers Ms Jackson, Ms Al-Obaidi, Ms Cunningham, Ms Cotton and Ms Hodson.

Sam Horner achieved three A*'s in Computer Science, Further Maths and Maths and will study Computer Science at The University of Bath.

He said: "I worked hard, and it went well, so I'm happy."

Danny Pagmet also achieved high grades, securing a place to study Economics at Kings College London.

He achieved A*AC while James Frost achieved A*AA in History, English, and Government and Politics.

Students are also celebrating their BTEC results.

 For example, Yune Heo achieved Distinction* in BTEC Enterprise and BTEC Media and a B in Photography.

He will now study Business, Accounting and Finance at the University of York.

Teddy Brewer has earned a place on a prestigious Degree Apprenticeship, where he will work on Project Management after achieving grades BBC in Business, Philosophy and Economics.

Mr Warren said: "Today has been a really positive day for our students, with so many of them getting into their first-choice university. We are really proud of their achievements."

Headteacher, Ms Jackson said: "On behalf of all the staff at Hollyfield, I would like to offer my congratulations to all of our students. They have done unbelievably well, secured a plethora of wonderful opportunities and are well-placed to go on and enjoy their next steps.

"We are under no illusions about the amount of hard work needed to secure these results."

 She continued: "I will take a moment to offer my congratulations also to the students' parents who have supported them throughout their time with us. Well done everyone. We can't wait to hear about your future successes."

     

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