Brillant Post-16 results achieved by Year 13 students at Corby Technical School

Many students have worked their way into top university courses across the country, with others beginning employment or starting on apprenticeships with impressive employers.

Angela Reynolds, Principal, said: “Our Year 13 students have made us all very proud here at Corby Technical School. They have shown a tremendous commitment to their learning and are an absolute credit to our school community.

“As they embark on their next steps, I wish them all the best and have no doubt that they will succeed in all that they strive to achieve. I am very grateful to the wonderful team of teachers and staff here at Corby Technical School. Each year they work so hard in helping and inspiring every student to achieve their best.”

Angela continued: “The students have wonderful ambitions and have every ability to achieve whatever they put their minds to. It is a pleasure to see the joy on both the teachers’ and students’ faces today. The atmosphere is infectious thanks to the incredible achievements of our students and supportive attitudes of families, carers and staff members.”

The school’s students earned places at universities across the country to study a variety of courses. Euan has achieved A*, A, A, B and is going to Durham University to study Maths, Dawa has achieved an A* in Maths, a B in Further Maths and an A in Physics and is going to study Physics at Warwick University and Stan has achieved A, A, B and is going to Nottingham University to study Mathematics. Other university destinations include: Gabriela who is heading to Sheffield Hallam to study Interior Architecture; Thomas who is going to Nottingham Trent to study Business and Marketing; Kai who is excited to study Media and Communications at the University of Leicester; Maciej who is going to be studying Product Design and Innovation at Plymouth University and Melissa (Engineering) and Harvey (Media and Communications) who are both going to Aberystwyth University.

Other students have been accepted onto high-demand apprenticeships with a variety of employers, including: Hollie who has aspirations to become a paramedic and is working with the NHS and St John’s Ambulance and Harley who has been successful in securing an Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

Andy Burns, Director of Education at Brooke Weston Trust, said: “I feel immensely proud of our Year 13 students across the Trust. Through consistent effort and ambition, they have truly earned their achievements.

“Our fantastic teachers and support staff at Corby Technical School have played a crucial role, always encouraging and supporting each student to aim high and live out our value of Ambition For All.

“A heartfelt thank you also goes to our families. Your belief in your children and support for our schools help make our community caring and ambitious. I look forward to seeing all the exciting things our students will accomplish next.”

To find out more about Corby Technical School, please visit: https://www.corbytechnicalschool.org/