Meet the AET A Level High Flyers

There have many exceptional performances among students in AET academies in the 2018 A level results just published. Our congratulations both to them and to their teachers who have supported them with true commitment and professionalism along every step of the way.

Greensward Academy, Essex

Sian McLintock will be fulfilling her life- long dream when she takes up her place to study medicine at Manchester University. Sian gained A* grades in both chemistry and biology and an A in maths having worked tirelessly both within and beyond the classroom to ensure she is ready to begin her training as a doctor. Alongside her studies, She also completed a period of work experience at a local hospital as well as a voluntary placement within a dementia care home and a special needs school.

It was a real family affair at Greensward as Jodie Weston in Year 13 and her younger brother David in Year 12 gained an incredible 8 A* or A grades between them.

Felixstowe Academy

Victoria Walker will be the first ever student from the academy to gain entry to Oxford University, with a place at Corpus Christi. Victoria achieved an A* in maths and further maths as well as A grades in physics and English Literature to help her achieve her goal. “I felt really confident with my maths exams,” said Victoria, “but I am so pleased and surprised to have gained an A grade in English. That was a really pleasant surprise! I am really looking forward to starting university and seeing what it brings.”

Richmond Park Academy, West London

Anisa Almbajarae gained A* in the Extended Project Qualification, As in psychology and philosophy, and a B in English. Anisa will be studying Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics with the view to becoming a teacher. Anisa said: “The encouragement of the teachers at Richmond Park Academy has been key to my results today. It took me time to realise that I had to work hard to get the results I deserved. They didn’t give up on me and I couldn’t be happier with the results. It makes the stress of taking the exams worth it.”

Other outstanding performances were: Sophy Higgins, A*s in the Extended Project Qualification and Philosophy, As psychology and history, and a C in maths. Sophy will be studying history at King’s College, London with the ultimate aim of becoming a history teacher.

Eve Dobel – A* in art, A in philosophy and , B in history. Eve will be studying Philosophy at Leeds University.

Tendring Technology College, Essex

Congratulations to Jack Harvey and Zak Slater for achieving outstanding results in their A Levels. Jack secured the top grade of an A* in both physics and maths, as well as an A in further maths. Zak also secured an A* in maths, as well as A grades in chemistry and physics. Jack will be attending the University of Southampton to study mechanical engineering and Zak will be studying physics at the University of Birmingham.

Top marks also to Violet Gribbin, Oliver Finger and George Beer for achieving A grades in all of their subjects. Violet will be attending University College London to study chemistry, Oliver will be attending the University of Essex to study finance, and George will be attending the University of Lincoln to study architecture.

Kingsley Academy, West London

Top performers include Enu Rai, A* in art, A in finance and C in maths; Shayma Abubakr, A in biology, A in chemistry, B in maths; Jamie Bostock, A in maths, B in finance and B in ICT; Kacper Jakub Kielpinskiwas awarded A in Polish, A in sociology, B in Government and politics, and C in history; Kai Xiang Cheah, Bs in maths, finance and ICT. Kai is a mixed pathway student who had to secure his GCSE English whilst also studying for his A-levels

Clacton Coastal Academy, Essex

Melanie Boyd will be heading to Cardiff University to study history having achieved excellent results in history, sociology, criminology, media and the EPQ. Reece Watkins will study accounting at Essex University of Essex and Sam Boone will start a degree apprenticeship with Ingleton Wood with a degree at London South Bank University. Ryde Academy The highest achievers, and the next steps in their careers are: Katie Attrill, Business Apprenticeship with Ellen Macarthur Foundation: Oliver Bacon - Furniture and Product Design, Bath Spa; Isabel Deakin - Midwifery, Kings College London; Jacqui Hancock, Education and Psychology, Southampton University; Chloe HIl, Criminology and Psychology, Bath Spa University; Zoe Lawrence, Professional Dance and Music Theatre, Greenwich University; and Elisha Robertson, Adult Nursing, University of Portsmouth.

Witham Sixth Forms, Essex

For Henry Knight, even a move 100 miles away from sixth form did not stop his commitment to his studies. Despite living in Northamptonshire, the 18-year-old attended Witham Sixth Forms, in Essex, every day and achieved a Distinction in Btec IT as a result.

Dad Barry happily did the 200-mile round trip from home to Witham and back again to ensure his son continued studying at the place he loved.

Henry, who is keen to now go into engineering with his dad and is looking at apprenticeships, said: “I moved to live with my dad a year ago, just before my second year of sixth form started. I wanted to carry on with the same course and with the same teachers as they had always helped me a lot. Every second has been worth it with my result today. I could not have asked for better from my dad or my teachers. I was absolutely petrified to get my results. But, now I know I can do anything I feel immortal!”