After another challenging year, this morning, students at Bedlington Academy were delighted to pick up their much-anticipated A level results.
The results are a testament to the hard work and determination that students have shown throughout their studies with a fantastic 67% of A level students achieving at least AAB grades. Many were thrilled to take up places at their top university choices with 25% of those being at prestigious Russell Group universities.
Alex Hamilton-Parkes achieved an outstanding set of results with straight A*s across the board in French, maths, further maths and physics, securing a place at Loughborough University, studying Aeronautical Engineering.
Alex was not the only student to be awarded a sheet full of A*s. Caitlyn Alderson was successful in achieving three of the highest grades in biology, chemistry and geography. She will now go on to study for a Masters in biochemistry at Newcastle University.
Laura Mason joined top performers after achieving an A* in maths, an A in physics and an A in chemistry. She will now prepare to study medicine at Sunderland University.
Other top performers include:
- Erin Bradley who achieved an A* in chemistry, an A* in English and an A in biology and will now go on to study forensic science at Newcastle University.
- Rachel Jones who was awarded A*, A and B in English literature, chemistry and biology and will head to Newcastle University to study biochemistry.
- Abbie Thompson who achieved a Distinction* in health and social care, a B in biology and a B in psychology. Abbie will continue her education at Northumbria University. Studying criminology and forensic science.
- Hannah Doncaster who achieved two fantastic A*s in English literature and film studies in addition to a B in biology. Hannah will now prepare to study law at Newcastle University.
- Andrew Anderson who gained a Distinction* in engineering, a B in maths and a C in physics, earning a place at Newcastle University to study engineering.
Joanna Lamb, Headteacher at Bedlington Academy, said:
“This has been a results day like no other. The pandemic has changed the way that this year’s A levels and vocational qualifications were assessed and the students deserve huge credit for their resilience in these circumstances.
“We are so proud of all our students and what they have achieved, we wish them well in their futures.”
Toni Spoors, Executive Headteacher at Bedlington Academy, added:
“Our students are now looking forward to taking their exciting next steps and we wish them the very best of luck for their futures.”