Silcoates Students Celebrate Top A Level Results and Destinations
A quarter of Upper Sixth Students achieved straight A*/A grades
Upper Sixth students at Silcoates School are celebrating remarkable A-Level results, marking a significant achievement in their academic journey. The School is thrilled to report an outstanding overall pass rate of 100%, with 43% of boys and girls achieving the top A* and A grades. Among these, 11 students (28%) celebrated achieving at least three A*-A grades. Additionally, 97% of all university applicants have secured places at their first-choice institutions, with 100% gaining admission to either their first or second choice. These exceptional results are a testament to the dedication and hard work of both students and teachers alike.
Silcoates School is especially proud that 35% of all grades awarded were at A* to A. Furthermore, 100% of all subject grades earned by students in Geography, Further Maths, and Physics, and more than half of all subject grades in Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, Maths, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Politics, and Religious Studies were awarded at grades A* to B. These successes reflect the comprehensive and well-rounded education that Silcoates School offers.
Among the many bright stars of this achievement are the following top performers:
- Emma Bastain will read Maths at Durham University after achieving three A* grades in Maths, Further Maths and Physics and an A grade in History.
- Elliott Candler will read Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Durham University after achieving all A*/A grades in Maths, Further Maths, History and Politics.
- Tom Davey will read Finance and Data Analytics at The University of Liverpool having achieved A*, A*, A* in Economics, Maths and Politics.
- Benjamin Flaxman is heading to The University of Edinburgh to read Philosophy with two A* grades in Physical Education and Religious Studies and an A grade in Physics.
- Rebecca Hirst will read Medicine at The University of St Andrews after achieving A*, A*, A*, A in Maths, Physics, Further Maths, and Chemistry respectively.
- Charlotte Moses takes her three A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths to read Medicine at Hull York Medical School.
- Henry Parkin’s three A grades in Economics, Maths and Physics will allow him to read Finance at The University of Bristol after a year in Canada.
- Keira Skeldon will read Physics with Astronomy at The University of Nottingham after achieving A* grades in Maths and Further Maths and A grades in Chemistry and Physics.
- Jason Stewart will read Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London after achieving A*, A, A, A in Maths, Chemistry, Further Maths and Physics respectively.
- Oliver Watterson is heading to Durham University to read Law with two A* grades in History and Religious Studies and an A grade in English Literature.
I am justly proud of this year’s A Level candidates. The top tier of their grades are indicative of how hard they have worked towards their goals and how Silcoates is growing from strength to strength. Our headline results are arguably the best the School has ever achieved, and the destinations and courses are spectacular. However, our real success, as ever, lies with pupils who have excelled beyond their predicted grades, like Evelynn Ingram, for example, whose grades in Chemistry, Maths and Physics are on average two whole grades higher than her GCSE results and other nationally standardised tests would ever have predicted possible. Other students chose not to apply to University and, equally as impressively, have achieved excellent unconditional offers from a variety of apprenticeship providers, the Police, and the Armed Forces. Today, we celebrate the inspirational journeys and accomplishments of each and every individual and extend our best wishes for their continued success as they tread forward on their chosen pathways, beyond our School gates. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Silcoates staff and all our supportive parents, who have stood beside and nurtured our students throughout their time at Silcoates.
Chris Wainmain, Head
These remarkable outcomes once again underscore Silcoates School’s dedication to academic excellence and providing a well-rounded education that nurtures each student’s individual strengths.
As the School continues to build on its strong tradition of delivering a high-quality education, it remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a supportive, inclusive community that enables every student to reach their fullest potential and confidently pursue their future aspirations.
