Manor School Sixth Form celebrates strongest Level 3 results in five years 

Manor School, part of Nene Education Trust, in Raunds are incredibly proud that the determination, hard work, and resilience of their sixth form students have once again led to excellent results. 

For the third consecutive year Level 3 results have improved. The average points per Level 3 entry increased by +2.86, moving from an average grade of C to a C+, reflecting a continued upward trend.

Some stand out A Level performances worthy of recognition include:

• Mark Halsey - A*A*A*A* reading Maths at the University of Warwick

• Ryan Munday - A*AABB reading Aerospace Engineering at the University of Southampton

• Aimee Walsh – AAAA reading Medicine at Exeter

• Holly Gowler – AAA reading Psychology at the University of Northampton

The attainment of BTEC grades has increased significantly from a Merit+ to Distinction grade on average, with the average point score per student increasing by +8.65, compared to 2025 outcomes.

Further notable achievements include:

• Barney Clipstone - D* Dist B moving on to employment, whilst exploring future opportunities in the commercial airline industry.

• Christopher Cooper - D*AB moving on to complete a degree apprenticeship in teaching and maths

• Toby Thatcher - D*BC reading Physiotherapy at the University of Northampton 

Adam Crawte, Principal, said: “I am incredibly proud of our Sixth Form students and everything they have achieved. To see results improve for the third consecutive year, across both A Levels and vocational qualifications, reflects the hard work and determination of our students and the commitment of our staff.

Most importantly, these results are opening doors, with students progressing to leading universities, degree apprenticeships and employment.

Manor Sixth Form continues to go from strength to strength, and these outcomes demonstrate the ambition and opportunities we offer young people here in Raunds. Congratulations to every one of our students – they should be immensely proud of what they have achieved.”

Matt Coleman, Interim CEO, Nene Education Trust added: “These results are a testament to the hard work and commitment of our students and staff at Manor. It is particularly pleasing to see improvement across both academic and vocational pathways, with several outcomes representing the school’s strongest performance in five years. There is much still to do, but this sustained progress gives us real confidence that Manor is moving in the right direction. I am proud of everyone involved.”

Prospective applicants wishing to join the Sixth Form can still get in touch by emailing Miss Collier, Head of Sixth Form ([email protected] ) or, by phoning the school on 01933 623921 from Thursday 3rd September 2026 onwards.