It has been another successful year for our A level students across our Federation. Please see below for a comprehensive round up.
CLF Post 16
The Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 Academy has recorded some outstanding achievements by its students in their A-level and vocational qualifications this summer.
The results are particularly impressive given that this group of students were significantly affected by the pandemic during their year 10 study in 2020 and their year 11 GCSE year in 2021. After working exceptionally hard for two years, students were able to sit their A-level and vocational examinations successfully.
Highlights included the performance of Kashifa Faiz, who achieved 3 As and a C in chemistry, physics, maths and further maths and will now go on to study aerospace engineering at the University of Bristol. Kaiden Edwards achieved A, A, B in maths, physics, and computer science and is going on to study computer science at the University of Bristol. Zakariya Ahmed achieved a triple merit in business and IT and is going on to study law at the University of the West of England. Tabetha Coates achieved a double merit in health and social care and will progress to an apprenticeship in health and social care in September.
Kath Cooper, CLF Post 16 Principal, said: “We are immensely proud of all the work and achievements of our students, especially after such a difficult and disrupted period in education. Our teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure students received the best provision and support to enable progression into further education and employment, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.”
Digitech Studio School
Digitech Studio School Bristol, in partnership with Boomsatsuma, Robins Foundation and Bristol School of Acting, has recorded another set of outstanding results by its students in their post-16 qualifications.
More than 60 students achieved the highest possible grades in media, game design, art, acting and dance. Many of them will now move on to prestigious courses and apprenticeships in these specialist areas, enabling them to follow their individual passions in the creative, digital and high-tech sectors.
Digitech Principal Chris Ballard said: “We are immensely proud of all of our students’ achievements and outcomes today. The results achieved this year are testament to the commitment and effort of both staff and students who have worked tirelessly over the past two years.
“The high-quality work produced has resulted in excellent outcomes across all courses, with many of our students securing places in higher education. We wish to congratulate all of our students and look forward to hearing about their future success as they move on to the next part of their journey in higher education, apprenticeships or employment.”
Boomsatsuma co-founder Mark Curtis said: “It’s amazing to see 100% passing with a merit and above for the second successive year. These young people will bring a truly diverse, fresh voice into the creative businesses across the West Country and beyond.
“We’re grateful to our partners at Cabot Learning Foundation for their ongoing support. We’re delighted that future partnerships will underpin us widening our scope, opening a new centre this September, to reach more young people across Bristol and fuel their careers in the region’s expanding creative sector.
“These incredibly talented, focused individuals have blown me away as we’ve seen them develop technical skills, while growing in confidence to follow their passions. I wish them all good luck with the next part of their journeys.”
Polly Wardle, Robins Foundation Head of Education, said: “It has been a fantastic year for all of our Robins Foundation students. I would like to congratulate all of the students on today’s results, I know a lot of hard work has been put into achieving these outcomes.
“Students really have shown their resilience and work ethic over the last few years. We are very proud of our students achievements, including nearly 3000 hours of student volunteering on our community projects, with many students now paid employees of the Foundation delivering back within their communities.
“I truly believe that the nature of the courses, the support of the staff and the inspirational learning environment provides students with the opportunity and belief that they can achieve. We wish our departing students the best of luck transitioning onto their chosen apprenticeship, employment opportunity, or university place and we look forward to you coming back as part of our alumni network”.
Tewksbury Academy
Tewkesbury Academy is pleased to report some wonderful achievements by its students in their A-level and vocational qualifications this summer.
Hihlights included the performance of Leon, who achieved A*, A and a Distinction*, and will now go onto study computer science at the University of Cardiff. Freya achieved excellent grades in psychology, biology and chemistry and will go onto study psychology at the University of York. Other students will be embarking on new studies in fields as diverse as medicine, bio-medical science, fashion design, engineering, primary teaching and journalism at universities ranging from Swansea, Birmingham, Plymouth, Winchester, UWE, Gloucestershire, Worcester and the Royal Agricultural University. School leaders are also proud of those students who have secured apprenticeships and employment, including Diego with the aerospace company Safran.
Kathleen McGillycuddy, Tewkesbury Academy Principal, said: “We are very proud of our Year 13s as they get their well-earned results. They are off to exciting destinations ranging from universities to apprenticeships.
“They have been a year group much disrupted by the pandemic and its aftermath, yet they have shown grit and determination in shaping their own future – what wonderful role models for our school, our wider community and our town. Well done to the whole year group, including those who have excelled against the odds and overcome obstacles to achieve such fine results. Thank you to our teachers who have guided their students to these results and to our parents and carers that work in partnership with us. We wish all our alumni ‘good luck’ on their new adventures and can’t wait to hear all about their successes.”
These results are the first since Tewkesbury Academy joined the Cabot Learning Federation in June.
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Winterstoke Hundred Academy is pleased to report some excellent achievements by its Year 12 students.
Steve Holland, Vice Principal, said: “We are delighted to see an increase in Winterstoke students gaining top grades. It has been a lovely morning sharing the experience as students open their results. The majority of our year 13s will be heading off to universities around the UK with some opting to study or work more locally. Year 12’s AS level grades and vocational unit grades have set them up nicely as we start an exciting year in 2023-24, including the opening of our second site in Locking.”
Cabot Learning Federation Chief Executive Steve Taylor said: “We are immensely proud of these post-16 students. Against the backdrop of the uncertainties and difficulties of recent years, they have shown great resilience and richly deserve the excellent set of results they have achieved today.
“Whether they now plan to move into higher education or the world of work, we wish them every success in their next step – and hope they will continue to show the talent and dedication they have displayed throughout their years of education. Thanks to the team of colleagues who have supported these students over the course of their school careers, and in particularly over the past two years.”
