Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Sixth Form saw students celebrate an impressive set of A Level results on August 15.
The partnership includes students attending the Somerset Studio School Sixth Form, Writhlington Sixth Form and Midsomer Norton Sixth Form, and is one of the largest and most successful sixth forms in the South West.
Director of Post-16, Karen Ward, said: “We are so incredibly proud of the achievements of our students, and of the perseverance and resilience the students have shown over the course of the last 18 months. We wish them all the best for the bright futures they have ahead of them as they begin the next chapter in their lives.“
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership CEO Alun Williams joined with headteachers from all sites to commend the students, stating: “I am delighted by the achievements of Year 13 students this year. They have done exceptionally well. Finally, I’d like to wish all our Year 13s the very best of luck for what will no doubt be an exciting future.”
Amongst the many successes at MSN Sixth Form this year are:
Alex Rowe achieved A*, A*, A*, A* and the highest grade possible, S - Outstanding, in the Sixth Term Examination Mathematics paper (STEP II & III) and is progressing to Trinity College, Cambridge to study Mathematics.
Charlotte Mills achieved A*, A*, A, A and is going onto study English Language and Literature at St Hugh’s College, Oxford.
Joining her at St Hugh’s to study English and Modern Languages will be Ted Purnell who obtained A*, A*, A*, A.
Sebastian Roughan achieved A*, A*, A*, A who will go onto study Computer Science at the University of Southampton.
Fleur Swallow achieved A*, A*, A* who has gained a place at Edinburgh University to study LLB Law and Social Anthropology.
Gordon Green and Jo Postlethwaite, headteachers of Norton Hill School and Somervale School, said in a joint statement: “We are delighted to once again report that it’s been another tremendous year for the Sixth Form students with results that more than justify their hard work and dedication as well as the considerable support and encouragement of parents and carers.”
Somerset Studio School also celebrated success. Destinations for students include:
Nursing at University of the West of England for Grace Woodham who achieved BBB.
The Engineering & Design Institute, London, for Arlo Caston who achieved Double Distinction* and A*.
Bath Spa University for Beth Hunt, studying Educational Psychology with AAA.
Healthcare Science at The Open University for Ayesha Baber, who achieved triple Distinction.
University of South Wales to study Forensics for Matthew Bromfield, who achieved Distinction Double Merit in Forensics and Human Biology.
Bruce Hain, headteacher of Somerset Studio School, said: “We are so proud of our students' achievements! In the new T Level, Healthcare Science, students achieved a 100% pass rate and 25% a Merit or higher.
“All our hard-working, talented and professional young people have achieved their chosen destinations and we wish them every success in their future and congratulate them from the bottom of our hearts."