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York College & University Centre has today been celebrating the “hard work and great achievements” of its students on level 3 results day.

A 100 per cent pass rate was recorded on 25 of the College’s A Level courses with 27 students achieving a full set of A* or A grades.

Three out of four T Level students, meanwhile, secured a Distinction or Merit as, for the third successive year, the College returned a 100 per cent pass rate for the technical-based qualification that was launched in 2020 and includes a 315-hour work placement.

Among the students celebrating their results on Campus was Ruby Wells, from Thorganby, who gained A* grades in English Language & Literature, Sociology and Fine Art.   

Ruby, formerly of Pocklington School, is now going on to study English Literature and Creative Writing at York St John University and said: “I’m surprised but really happy with my results. I think they reflect not only my hard work and personal efforts, but my experience at the college as a whole and the outstanding teaching and support I’ve received here.”

Another happy student this morning was Grace Williams after she gained the A grades she needed in Chemistry and Biology – alongside her A in Maths last year – to secure a place on Harper Adams University’s Veterinary Medicine course in Shropshire.

Grace, previously of Wetherby High School, said: “My tutors have been so supportive and friendly throughout my time here. I loved the flexibility of College life and I’m so proud of what I’ve achieved and so excited for my next steps.”

Former Barlby High School pupil Flynn Goddard, meanwhile, is going on to study Physics at the  University of Manchester, where he will spend the next four years having also been accepted on to their Master’s programme.

Flynn, who gained A* grades in Physics and Maths and an A in Further Maths, said: “It was mostly just relief when I opened my results, because they meant I have got where I want to go. I’ve pretty much known that I wanted to study Physics at Manchester since I did my GCSEs, and I really worked hard to make sure that was the case.

“I also had a very good relationship with my tutors at College and they helped me tremendously in terms of what I needed to do on the course. If I had a question for my Physics teacher that wasn’t part of what we were doing in the curriculum, he would sit down and take the time to talk to me about that, too.”

Construction Design, Surveying and Planning T Level student Ethan Simmons is also now preparing for Higher Education, having gained a Merit and been offered a degree apprenticeship with his placement provider John Sisk & Son.

Ethan, from Thirsk, intends to study Civil Engineering at Teesside University in tandem with furthering his education on site with the engineering and construction firm.

“I am happy with a Merit and I’m looking forward to telling my Site Manager,” he said. “I think the placement element of a T Level massively helps in terms of getting a job from it.

“I might not have struggled necessarily if I’d gone down another route, but it would have been a lot harder, because doing a T Level means a company gets to know your personality and sees what you can do. It also gives you the chance to build relationships.”

Connor Inglis, previously of Vale of York Academy, also achieved a Merit on his Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (3D Design Pathway) and has chosen to progress onto a degree in BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice, a York School of Art course at York College’s University Centre.

He said: “I’ve always had a passion for art and I first visited the College on a Taster Day and really enjoyed the environment it offered.

“My tutors were amazing and really supportive and I’ve enjoyed my time so much that I’m now progressing to the University Centre where I’ll study BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice. I’m really looking forward to that and, in the future, I might start my own creative business.” 

Commenting on College’s Results Day, which saw tutors celebrate and support students as they received their results in the Sim Balk Lane building’s Atrium, Principal & Chief Executive Ken Merry said: “It was wonderful to celebrate the hard work and great achievements of our students this morning and to hear, from so many, about the enjoyable times they have had with us and the very exciting next steps they will be taking.

“Alongside some very high-achieving, individual A Level students, the College has again recorded a 100 per cent pass rate in T Levels with three out of four students gaining a Distinction or Merit.

“For many of our students, these results form the gateway to their next steps where they can go on to fantastic and exciting careers but, for those students who might not have achieved the grades that they hoped for or wanted today, we also have a wide range of support services available, and we will ensure that they are given all the help needed to find the next step in their path.

“We wish all our students the very best in their futures and hope that they all enjoy celebrating the outcome of their hard work, determination and focus over the last couple of years.”

It’s been another great year for sixth formers at Huntington School in York.

Headteacher Matt Smith said: “Congratulations to all students in Year 13 at Huntington School who have yet again received outstanding results, with 70% of all exam entries at A* – B.

“Such results have been a trend in place for many years now. We are so proud of all our students – not only in what they have achieved academically but also how they have developed as terrific, well-rounded and caring individuals. 

These examination results reflect their tremendous energy and commitment to their studies. As a year group they have been superb role-models for the rest of the school, demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to making a difference through their volunteer work and enterprise projects. 

“As they move on to the next stage of their lives, they carry with them great values and attitudes.

“We couldn’t be more proud of them and wish them all the very best as they move on to the next stage in their lives.”

Students at Bootham School have received an impressive set of A-level results today.

More than 65% of grades are A*-B, and a number of individuals are celebrating outstanding academic success.

Irie Theyers, who will study Computer Science at Cambridge from September achieved 4 grades at A and A*.

Twins Lawrence and Douglas Brewer each achieved A and A* grades in each of their four subjects, as well as A* passes in their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): they both go on to study physics at Durham and Warwick.

Katie Seager and Hannah Reid both achieved the highest possible results with 3 A* grades out of 3. In all, eleven students were rewarded with each of their grades at A or A*. 

Head Deneal Smith said: “These results have been achieved with the lingering backdrop of Covid lockdowns and disrupted learning in these students’ formative years.

“There were no mitigations in place from the exam boards this year, unlike the past few years. In that context, this cohort have done tremendously well to exceed narrowly the last pre-pandemic results from 2019.

“Already, the vast majority of students have secured their places on competitive university courses, and we have also seen successes for students applying to prestigious apprenticeship schemes and music conservatoires. 

“Alongside those who have received truly stellar results, we have a number of students who have overcome significant adversity in their battles with physical and mental health.

“Their achievements are just as impressive – if not more so – than those of the highest performing students, and a testament both to their resilience and to the pastoral and academic support of their teachers here at Bootham.” 

The hard work put in by the students of Joseph Rowntree School in York has reaped rewards!

Head teacher David Hewitt said: “The whole school community is incredibly proud of these fantastic results achieved by the class of 2024.

“They have worked hard throughout their two years in the Sixth Form to overcome academic and personal challenges and that persistence and commitment has paid off for them today.” 

Outstanding achievement was achieved across the full range of subjects offered, with 15% of students achieving three or more A* or A grades, with many others achieving 2 A* / A grades alongside a B grade. 

• Kian Kennedy has achieved A*A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Business Studies and is off to read Economics at Cambridge. 
• Sophia Suddaby was delighted with A*AA in Geography, English Literature and History and is heading to Warwick to read Politics and International Studies.
• Molly Playford scored A*A*B in English Literature, Spanish and Fine Art and will be taking a place at Edinburgh to study Fine Art.
• Olivia Kuehn achieved A*AA in Psychology, Maths and Biology and will take her place at Newcastle to read Psychology. 
• Louis Jackson also achieved A*AA in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and has a place to study Mathematics at Manchester.
• Scott Codrai achieved A*AAA in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics and has a place to study Mathematics at Birmingham. 
• Zac Parker achieved AAA in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and goes on to York to study Physics with Astrophysics. Joe Moore was awarded AAA in Maths, Economics and Business Studies.
• Sophie Lavers achieved AAA in History, Psychology and Biology and will pursue a degree in Psychology and Neuroscience at Bristol.
• Emma Keast completed her courses with AAA in Textiles, Psychology and Sociology and will head to the Arts University, Plymouth to pursue her passion for Textiles Design.
• Evie Harrison was awarded A*AB in Geography, Sociology and English Language and takes a place at York to study Sociology.
• Renia Fragkoulaki achieved AAA in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and has a place at Sheffield to study Mechanical Engineering. Matthew Ford D*AA in Applied ICT, Maths and Geography and will study Computer Science at York.
• Harrison Fillingham achieved AAB in Maths, Chemistry and Physics and has a place at Liverpool to study Aerospace Engineering.
• Katie Ferguson achieved the highest grade possible of D*D* in her double Health and Social Care course alongside a B in A level Sociology and will start a Primary Education course at Leeds Beckett in the autumn.
• Albert Drew achieved AAB in English Language, English Literature and History and takes a place at Warwick to study English Literature and Creative Writing.
• Olivia Bowling also achieved AAB in English Language, Sociology and History, and will read Law at Newcastle. 

Deputy headteacher Mr Coleman added “I couldn’t be more proud of the achievements of this outstanding group of young people.

“Whilst the results themselves are fantastic, this isn’t our primary measure of the success of this fantastic group of students.  I have to applaud the way that our students in Year 13 have gone about their studies during their time in the sixth form.

“They developed a real resilience to the challenges that A level and Level 3 study brings, worked well in collaboration with teaching staff and the wider Sixth Form Pastoral team as well as supporting one another brilliantly within their peer groups.”

Half of all students at The Mount achieved Grade A and A*, and an amazing over 80% of pupils achieved Grade B and above, the York school revealed today.

Deputy Head of School and Head of Sixth Form, Jo Goudriaan, said: “Congratulations girls! These results are truly exceptional, and I applaud you all.

“What I admire most is how hard our pupils have worked and how they have reaped the rewards of higher grades than predicted, which is amazing in this competitive exam landscape.

“They all embraced good Sixth Form study habits, which we’ve modelled as a school, and achieved to the very best of their abilities which is all we ask. I have a beaming smile today and wish them every success in their next steps. We’ll miss them!”

Principal, David Griffiths, said: “I have so enjoyed congratulating this wonderful group of pupils this morning.

“As a smaller school we really get to know our pupils here so today is all about the joys of success and the excitement of next steps. I am beyond proud of all you have achieved and the diligent study habits you have employed under the guidance of talented Mount staff.”

Here are some of the students celebrating their results at All Saints School in York today.

Our reporter Sarah Dunphy went to Fulford School in York – and she’s back there today to catch up with the class of 2024!

Here are some of her pictures from results day at the school.