After years of dedication, year 13 students at The Holgate Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – came together at the academy’s newly appointed sixth form centre this morning to open their long-awaited A level results. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and pride as students discovered grades that will open doors to university, training or employment.
One of this year’s top performers was Mae, who achieved exceptional grades of A* in EPQ, A* in psychology, A* in biology, and A in chemistry. Mae will be going to the University of Nottingham to study biochemistry and said: “I am very pleased with my results.”
Leonie also achieved a fantastic set of results – Distinction* in applied law, Distinction in applied science, A in EPQ, and C in psychology. Leonie is going to Nottingham Trent University to study law and said: “I am so happy and can’t wait to start university.”
Celebrations were in order for Holly, who secured her place at Nottingham Trent University to study primary education following her A in EPQ, A in psychology, C in chemistry, and A in criminology. Holly relayed she was “really delighted and can’t wait for university.”
Theo achieved A in EPQ, A* in art and design (fine art), B in art and design (photography), and B in design and technology (product design). Theo is going to Sheffield Hallam University to study Illustration and commented: “I am excited to start university in September.”
Finlay received A in EPQ, D in geography, C in art, and B in criminology, and is looking forward to joining the British Army. Finlay said: “I am very happy and looking forward to joining the Army.”
Jake achieved B in photography, D in geography, D in English language, and B in EPQ. He will be going to the University of Lincoln to study photography and said: “I am really looking forward to going to Lincoln in September.”
Krystian achieved a Distinction in sport, C in maths, A in Polish, and B in product design. He will be going to Sheffield Hallam University to study architecture and said: “I am happy with my results and thrilled to receive my first-choice offer.”
Principal, Henry Diamond, said: “I am very pleased to see that the results achieved by students at the academy yet again outstrip those achieved in previous years. Today is a celebration not just of academic success, but of the remarkable ambition shown by our students with 100% of those who applied to university offered a place. Each one has worked incredibly hard to reach this point, supported by our dedicated staff and the encouragement of their families. They should be proud of what they’ve achieved, and excited for the opportunities ahead.
“We are delighted that these students have been equipped for success during their time at the academy and are proud that as they move to their next chapter of their lives they do so having been made at Holgate.”
The academy invites any students yet to secure a place with a post 16 provider for this September or students considering their post-GCSE options to visit https://www.holgate-ac.org.uk/sixth-form/ or email info@holgate-ac.org.uk for more information.
