Gryphon Sixth Formers celebrate fantastic A Level results!
Gryphon students are celebrating after receiving hugely impressive A-Level and BTEC results this year. The outcomes for students reflect the continued upward progress and high standards of The Gryphon Sixth Form.
Acting Headteacher Jim Gower said, “We are incredibly proud of all our students today. This year group has never sat formal examinations before, having had their GCSE year disrupted by the pandemic and lockdowns. This led to the cancellation of their GCSEs, and teacher assessed grades being used, so to see them succeed despite the challenges of the last three years is amazing. The students’ success reflects their hard work and talent but also the incredible commitment and dedication of our truly wonderful staff. Our school community is a tight knit team that works closely together to achieve the very best possible outcomes for our students in order to maximise their life chances. I am so proud and grateful to everyone who has contributed to these excellent results”.
Head of Sixth Form, Paul O’Donnell added “We are delighted with the A level and BTEC results of our Sixth Form students this year. This year group was a fantastic group of students to work with and they have achieved superb results that reflect their effort and hard work as well as their intellect and endeavour. Every single student should be proud of their efforts, as should their teachers and tutors who have supported them over this time. These results will undoubtedly set them up well for their next stage of their lives and we look forward to hearing about their future successes”.
The Gryphon has five students heading to Oxbridge universities this year: Adam Coleman, to read Physics and Ed Smith to read Engineering at Oxford University; and Neve Mumford to read English, Jess Watson to read Economics, and Louisa Fricker to read Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
The Gryphon also has students entering other highly competitive courses: Emma Gompertz (University of Cardiff), Aaron Neaves (Brighton & Sussex Medical School) and Vicky Andanova (Cardiff University) to study Medicine; Amelie Moores (Cardiff University) to study Dentistry and Rosie Beeson (University of Surrey) to study Veterinary Science.
Students who have demonstrated exceptional performances including Jess Watson with 4 A* grades, Henry Spencer who achieved 3 A* grades and Jazz Smith, Chloe Gillett, Seb Barker, Hannah Blundy, who were awarded 2 A*s and an A grade.
Student Chloe Gillett is heading to Royal Holloway University to study English and Creative Writing, and said “I’m very relieved, it’s been a long process and it’s paid off! I’m very excited about me next steps!”
Ed Smith who is going to Oxford to read Engineering said “I’m delighted – I wasn’t expecting it! I’m so grateful and just really happy!”
Vicky Andanova who is heading to Cardiff University, added “It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions. I’m so thankful for my teachers, I couldn’t have done it without them. I’m super excited and I can’t wait for university!”.
Students have secured university places to study a wide range of subjects, including Accounting, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Cyberpsychology, International Relations, Social Anthropology, Film & Television and Rural Property Management.
Students, who have chosen to follow a different route studying BTECs, have also performed superbly. The following students achieved a Distinction* in their specialist fields: Ethan Bailey, Lillian Clothier, Isabel Green & Charlie Littlewood (Catering) and Harriet Caws-Lovelace (Heath & Social Care).
