Mr Hewitt, Headteacher at Joseph Rowntree School has spoken of his delight at the outstanding results achieved by students in Year 13.
“The whole school community is incredibly proud of these fantastic results achieved by the Class of 2023. Given the challenging circumstances these students faced both in and out of school with the disruption of their GCSE years these results are testament to the commitment and effort put into their academic work.
“To have been able to start their Sixth Form courses after not sitting GCSE exams and finish Year 13 with one of the best sets of results the school has ever had is truly brilliant. Our early analysis suggests that we have performed inside the top 10% of schools nationally for progress from GCSE to A level.”
Outstanding achievement was achieved across the full range of subjects offered, with 21% of students achieving three or more A* or A grades. Jacob Arnold achieved AAAA* in English Literature, History, EPQ and Mathematics and will go to Lancaster to study History.
Lily Clayton achieved A*A*AA in English Literature, History, English Language and Philosophy and goes on to read English Literature at The University of Manchester.
Adam Dransfield achieved A*A*A* in Geography, Psychology and Sociology and goes on to study Psychology at The University of Manchester. Lucy Glover achieved A*AA in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics and will go on to study Medicine at Cardiff.
Eddy Jinks achieved A*AA in History, Mathematics and Philosophy and is heading to The University of Manchester to study History.
Will Mackle achieved A*AAB in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and is taking a gap year before applying for a Mathematics degree in 2024.
Thibaut Mair achieved A*A*AAB in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and EPQ and will apply for Medicine in the 2024 application cycle.
Izzy Malumphy Montesdeoca achieved AAA in English Language, History and Sociology, she will go to The University of Leeds to study History and Sociology.
Esther Martin achieved A*A*A in Mathematics, Sociology and Philosophy and heads off to the University of Sheffield to read Philosophy.
Charlotte Maude achieved AAA in History, Psychology and Sociology and is going to Newcastle to study History and Archaeology.
Ellie Parsons achieved Distinction*AA in Health and Social Care, Biology and Psychology and will study Midwifery at The University of Leeds.
Jamie Roper achieved AAA in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics and leaves us to study Chemistry and The University of Leeds.
Natasha Sumpner achieved AAAA in Computer Science, French, Biology and Chemistry and is heading to Newcastle to study Biochemistry.
Mia Walsh achieved A*AAB in EPQ, Psychology, Biology and Sociology and is taking a gap year before applying to university in the 2024 cycle.
Izzy Walshaw achieved Distinction*AA in Applied Business, Fine Art and Geography and is taking a gap year.
Lizzie Whitely achieved A*AA in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Psychology and will study Mathematics and The University of Birmingham.
Mr Coleman, Director of Sixth Form, added “I couldn’t be more proud of the achievements of this outstanding group of young people. Whilst the results themselves are outstanding, this isn’t our primary measure of the success of this fantastic group of students.
“Credit must go to the way in which the Class of 2023 approached their studies, having never sat external exams. Their considered, thorough and consistent approach to their work across two years meant that they were well equipped to navigate the challenges presented to them whilst also being able to maintain a good balance with their other commitments.
“It has been a pleasure to work with such a personable and good humoured group of young people and I wish them every success for what comes next, whatever their choice of destination. We have seen over 37% of all grades awarded at A* or A grade standard, exceeding targeted expectations as well as over 65% at A*-B grade and 87% at A*-C. I would like to thank all students, their families and teachers for supporting them over the last two years.
“I wish every one of our Year 13 leavers the very best for both their next steps and longer term futures and look forward to hearing from them as they complete apprenticeships, university degrees and progress in their careers.”