A-LEVELS: QEGS pupils celebrate success

Examination disruption has led to grades being awarded to students based on a number of previous criteria this year, which has led to fears of some students being disadvantaged.

As late as last night, the Government issued a directive that a new ‘triple lock’ process would be introduced immediately to give young people added security in the event of down-graded results.

Students will be able to accept their calculated grade, appeal to receive a valid mock result, or sit autumn exams to ensure their achievements are recognised.

At this stage, Ofqual has been asked to determine how and when valid mock results can be used to calculate grades.

Headteahcer Simon Furness said: “We are particularly proud of our A-Level students this year.

“They have worked incredibly hard throughout their time in the Sixth Form and have prepared themselves fully for the next stage in their education or chosen career.

“They are without doubt an impressive group of young people who have navigated their way through recent months, and the associated disruption and uncertainty, with unbelievable maturity and resilience.

“Particularly impressive were the results of Niamh Bradshaw, James Clay and Adam Waters who achieved A* in each of their A level subjects.

“They are in very good company as Henry Burgess, Aaron Cook, Yousef Hassan, Jabir Hussain, Holly Newton, Hope Sidebottom, Emily Smith, Oliver Ward and Isobel Williams also secured excellence across the board gaining As or A*s in each of their A level subjects.

“The overwhelming majority of our students have secured their preferred university place or been accepted on apprenticeship or training schemes.

“They have done so well under particularly challenging and difficult circumstances, and we applaud their achievements.

“They are fine ambassadors for QEGS and we will miss them in September as they head off for pastures new.