A-LEVELS: Future promising for A-mazing #TEAMKEVI

A number of students did particularly well and will go on to pursue exciting paths:

Jessica Games achieved an A* in Finance, a double Distinction* in Business Studies and an A* in Tourism. She said: "I am very proud of the results I managed to achieve, and I am looking forward to starting work."

Jessica takes up an accounting apprenticeship in Northampton.

Kizzy Marsden - who achieved an A* in Finance, a double Distinction in Business Studies and a C in Tourism - said: "I am absolutely ecstatic and am so pleased that I can now go on to do the course I want at university."

She has secured her place at the University of Lincoln, studying an integrated masters in Banking and Finance.

Sam Taylor - who achieved an A in Finance, a Merit in Business Studies, a Merit in Performing Arts and a B in Tourism - said: "I am pleasantly surprised by my results and very happy that I can go on to study at de Montfort university."

Cadwell Scott - who achieved an A in Finance and a double distinction in Business Studies - said: "I am very happy with my results as they allow me to go onto study Financial trading at Sheffield Hallam."

Overall, King Edward VI Academy has seen 86 percent of students achieved at least three A – Level qualifications or equivalent with grades A* - C and 24 percent at grades A*-B.

Fifty-three percent of students secured 4 A – Level qualifications or equivalent with 67 percent achieving these at grades A*-C and 25 percent securing A* - B.

Part of the David Ross Education Trust, the academy has performed well. In Finance and English Literature students did particularly well, with 100% of each cohort respectively achieving a C and above.

The following students secured the top grades:

Jessica Games: A*, D*D*, A*

Kizzy Marsden: A*, DD, C

James Sutton: A, DD, B

Sam Taylor: A, M, M, B

The Academy is now working closely with all students to help ensure they are able to take their next step, be that university, college or an apprenticeship. That includes considering appeals for students where it is appropriate, in line with the Government guidelines.

James Myhill-Johnson, Principal of King Edward VI Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust said: “I am enormously proud of this group of students, the majority of whom I have seen develop and grow into outstanding young people over the last seven years here at KEVI.

"The sheer drive and determination of each individual to give of their best, even during these most unprecedented of times has enabled them to achieve a smashing set of results. They epitomise what it means to be members of #TEAMKEVI.

"As well as the students I would like to pay tribute to all staff members whose hard work and dedication across the last two years has ensured that once again our 6th form students leave with qualifications which ensure they can go onto the next stage of their lives, be that further education, training or employment.“

Stuart Burns, Chief Executive of the David Ross Education Trust said: “Today is a great opportunity to celebrate the leadership and academic ambition of our Year 13 students, who have shown great resilience during these challenging times and with whom we will maintain a strong bond, providing support and advice as they take their next steps into further study and employment.

“We’ve seen some stunning results today from our students – including Jessica, Kizzy, James and Sam - and they clearly all have very bright futures ahead of them.

“We are incredibly proud of all of our students today, but I’d also like to put on record my thanks to our staff. Their unstinting hard work and commitment to our students throughout these challenges has been humbling, and their efforts are helping our commitment of providing a world-class education become a reality at King Edward VI Academy.”