Students from Thirsk School and Sixth Form College have been celebrating excellent A-level results.
Despite a national context of falling grades, just under 50 per cent of the results that students received were between an A* and a B grade.
Some notable successes among this year’s results include Olivia Anderson (A*A*A), who is off to Lancaster University to study physical geography; Ivan Mellor (A*AAAB), who will be reading mechanical engineering at Newcastle University, and Hollie Pallatina (AAA), who will be studying fine art at the University of Edinburgh.
The headteacher of Thirsk School and Sixth Form College, Emma Lambden, said: “These results represent a pinnacle of academic success. I am hugely impressed by the ambition and achievement of these young people, who have faced so much school closure during their time at Thirsk.
“Their hard work, backed up by their families and our teachers, is a testament to what students at Thirsk School and Sixth Form College are capable of.”
North Yorkshire Council’s corporate director for children and young people’s services, Stuart Carlton, praised students for their exam success. He said: “I would like to congratulate students on their achievements and thank our dedicated teachers for all the help and guidance they have provided. I wish young people who have received their results today the very best in their future studies or employment.
“I am very proud of the schools and colleges in North Yorkshire, and of the commitment of leaders and teachers, who work incredibly hard to support our students to achieve well. As a local authority we are ambitious for all our children and young people and are committed to providing here in North Yorkshire the quality of provision and support they need to pursue their individual aspirations.”
Any student who is not happy with their results should speak to their school, or college, which will be able to provide them with advice on how to explore future options for example through clearing.
Young people who may be uncertain about what to do next or are anxious about taking the next steps in their education, employment, or training are encouraged to find out more from their school, college or careers adviser.
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