A-Levels: Kingswood Secondary Academy, Corby

Students at Kingswood are celebrating a great set of results, with particularly strong outcomes in media, chemistry and physical education.

While all pupils have done incredibly well, there are some other exceptional achievements across both traditional A Levels and vocational qualifications, including:

Head girl, Ceara Gray, who received an A* in maths, an A in geography and a distinction* in business CTEC and will be heading to the University of Leeds to study financial mathematics.

Noel Rottenbiller is going to study computer systems at Nottingham Trent University after achieving a double distinction* in IT CTEC, and a distinction* in media CTEC.

Laura Cunha is hoping to study medicine at a university in Portugal after securing an A* in Portuguese, and two Bs for biology and chemistry.

Seb Gaska is also going to Nottingham Trent University to study international business, achieving two Distinction*s in business CTEC and media CTEC, as well as a B in sociology.

William Moore is going to take a gap year abroad before applying to university to study sports science and management, after receiving As in English literature, English language and PE, and a distinction in performing arts.

This year, due to Covid-19, the Government developed a grading process in which schools assessed each of their pupils based on the grades they considered they would have achieved, before being moderated nationally by external exam boards.

The grades received today were based on things such as coursework, mock exam results, prior performance in each subject and overall attainment over the past few years. These grades were then moderated and assessed by external exam boards which awarded the final grades.

Michelle Newman, Principal at the Gainsborough Road school, said: “I am delighted for our pupils, all of whom have worked tirelessly to achieve these fantastic grades.

“The end of the academic year posted some unique challenges, but our pupils, parents and staff were determined to overcome these as best as possible to ensure our pupils could continue their education. These grades are testimony to their commitment and hard work, and I am incredibly proud of their achievements.

“I wish each of our pupils every success for their future and would also like to thank our staff and parents for supporting our pupils.”