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37% of all grades at A* or A as Downs School Sixth Form celebrates outstanding results’

Year 13 students and staff at The Downs School Sixth Form are celebrating excellent results today with 64% of all entries graded at least at A*- B.  A stunning two thirds of all students achieved at least one top A* or Distinction grade.  Excellence at the very highest level was recognised with an amazing 15 students opening envelopes containing two or more A* grades.   A fantastic 18% of students achieved at least straight As; with three or more A Levels at Grade A, or BTEC at Distinction*.   Overall, achievement was fantastic with 37% of all results at A*/A and over 85% of all qualifications were graded at A*-C.  

Molly Lewis, former Head Student, is off to King's College London to read Liberal Arts after achieving A*, A*, A* and A.  Giacomo Bottini is off to read Economics and Management at Oxford University, having achieved two A* and two As. Henrike de Ridder is delighted to be heading to University College London to study Medicine with her A*, A, A grades. Many students have achieved fantastic results in their BTEC qualifications as well. Sacha Webb, our other former Head Student and he is reading Economics at Bath with two A*s and two A grades.

Headteacher Chris Prosser said “We are extremely proud of our students and everything they have achieved. These results are a testament not only to their academic ability but also to the determination, courage, and sense of responsibility they have demonstrated throughout their time in the Sixth Form. Their success reflects not only hard work, but character and the willingness to remain resilient, to support one another, and to meet challenges head-on.”

“Our students have thrived in an environment that combines outstanding teaching, strong pastoral care, and a culture that values ambition, wellbeing, and integrity. I would like to express sincere thanks to our dedicated staff and the families who have supported our students every step of the way, it’s been a real team effort.  For many of our students, today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, whether that’s at university, through an apprenticeship or going straight into work. We wish every single one of them the very best for the future.”

Once again, The Downs School Sixth Form students have secured places on a broad range of university courses and higher-level apprenticeships, with many places secured at Russell Group universities, including The University of Oxford.

Head of Sixth Form, Ms Anderson, said “It has been a privilege to lead this brilliant group of students in my first year as Head of Sixth Form. Their attitude, resilience and drive have been outstanding. We are also proud of the strong sense of community in our Sixth Form - students support one another and contribute positively to school life as a whole. Our Sixth Formers leave us not only with top grades but with the confidence, resilience, and ambition to thrive in the next stage of their lives.

Our teaching and pastoral teams work incredibly hard to support every student’s progress. These results are a reflection of that team effort and I am thrilled to see so many students achieving their goals.”

 

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