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“Christleton High School students head off to top university choices”
Christleton High School is absolutely delighted with this year’s A level results which reflect the hard work and dedication of both students and teachers. Nearly 140 students received A level results this year, with over half of all grades achieved at A*, A and B. In total, twenty-one achieved three grade As or more at A level, with the majority of these gaining at least one A* grade.
Many students were celebrating gaining their first choice university places and will be heading off to institutions throughout the UK; this includes over thirty students who were successful in their applications to the prestigious and highly competitive Russell Group institutions including Bristol, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Nottingham, and six students each to the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield. Other popular institutions such as Bath, Durham, Hull, and York are also destinations for the class of 2011.
One student who was really celebrating this week was Hannah Jones. Hannah was diagnosed with a brain tumour four years ago, and since then has raised thousands of pounds for charity through her tireless fundraising activities. She was delighted to achieve the top A* grade in Health & Social Care, in addition to a grade B in Psychology; Hannah will now go on to study for a degree in Primary Education at the University of Chester.
Head Girl Catherine Hanson who is off to Manchester University expressed the views of many; “Everyone has worked so hard and now they can see the results for themselves! We all have great school memories to take away with us. Thank you to all the teachers and parents for their help and support; all the essays, practicals and revision has finally paid off! I am sad to be leaving Christleton as it is an amazing school, but very excited about going away in just a few weeks!”
Assistant Headteacher, Adrian Francis said: -
“The last year has been a really tough time for sixth form students, with the increase in tuition fees next year leading to greater competition for university places than ever before. We are delighted that so many of our students have been successful in gaining places at their chosen university; the class of 2011 have been a fantastic group of young people to work with and have done deservedly well. “
In this tremendously competitive year for university places two students were successful in their applications to Oxford or Cambridge University: -
• Stephanie French achieved two A* grades in Biology and Chemistry and A grades in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and will study Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.
• Emily Mackenzie gained two A* grades in Geography and Law, and grade A in History and will read Geography at Oxford University.
Six other students achieved two or more A* grades and included the following: -
• An incredible four A* grades (in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) were achieved by Lawrie Campbell who reads Chemical Engineering at Sheffield University.
• Jessica Faulkner gained three A* grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics, and grade A in Chemistry and will read Mathematics at Bath University.
• Jennifer Chakravarty gained two A* grades in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and a grade A in Physics and will study Mathematics at Bristol University
• Catherine Hanson achieved two A* grades in History and Government & Politics and will read Chinese Studies at the University of Manchester
• Timothy Price gained two A* grades in Mathematics and Physics and A grades in Chemistry, and will study Physics at Manchester University
• Matthew Reed achieved two A* grades in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and a grade A in Physics and will study Mathematics at the University of Bath
Students achieving three or more A grades included the following: -
• Abi Askey (A* in Psychology) reads Medical Sciences and Humanities at Swansea University
• Sophie Barnes (A* in English Literature) will study English & Drama at Queen Mary University of London
• Tamsin Cook who will read Political Economy at Birmingham University
• Jennifer Davies who studies Law at the University of Liverpool
• Roberta Hill reads Environmental Science at Leeds University
• Katie Matthews will study Geography at the University of Manchester
• Amy Owens (A* in English Language) will study Geography at the University of Nottingham
• Sarika Paul (A* in Biology) will study Biology at Manchester University
• Emily Price (A* in Fine Art) will read Educational Studies with Art at Reading University
• Toni-Marie Simcott-Omar will study German & Linguistics at Leeds University
• Phoebe Thomas will read Language and Literature in Education at York University
• Oswald To studies Biomedical Sciences at the University of Durham
• Jack Williams (A* in Mathematics) will read Mathematics at the University of Bristol
The Chair of Governors and Headteacher are both extremely pleased with the results and congratulate the students on their successes, wishing them well in their future careers.
Record Breakers at New Academy
Record-breaking results are being celebrated at Christleton High School. A stunning 99% of students have gained at least five A*-C grades with 84% achieving the key measure of five passes at A*-C including English and Maths. All students have also obtained a good grade in ICT which is a part of the school’s specialism.
Christleton High School made the news in the Spring as it converted to an Academy.
Headteacher Tony Lamberton said: “Our results at both GCSE and A level this year have surpassed every previous record and reflect the hard work and commitment shown by all our students, with the help and support of their families, as well as the tireless dedication of all of their teachers, support staff and governors. Following last week’s record breaking results at A level (57% A* - B) and the commencement of building work on our new library, the school is in great shape”.
Special mention should also go to six sporting students who compete successfully on an international basis and who have attained excellent academic results:
Huw Barrett (Hockey) 6 A*s and 7 As, Jonathan Sutherland (Football) 1 A* and 8 As, Hannah Brown (Sailing) 5 As, 6 Bs and 1 C, Stephanie Collister (Fencing) 3 As, 4 Bs and 4 Cs, Amy O’Neill (Karate) 3 As, 4 Bs and 3 Cs and Ryan Hansford (Baseball) 2 As, 5Bs and 5 Cs.
Individual stories of success include 17 students who achieved straight A* or A grades in their chosen subjects.
Outstanding students include: Laura Croenen 11 A*s, Katya Nell 10 A*s, Emma Welch 10 A*s, Jennifer Gunther 9 A*s and 1 A, Eleanor Chatterton 6 A*s and 4 As, Matthew Cooper 5 A*s and 6 As Jonathan Dearden-Williams 7 A*s and 3 As, Olivia Jones 4A*s and 5 As, Jonathan Parry 6 A*s and 3 As, Kate Richardson 5 A*s and 6 As and Niall Ward-O’Brien 5 A*s and 4 As.
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