Keswick School staff and students are delighted with this year’s A-Level results.
Connor Richards top performed with 4A* grades in German, Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Connor is now moving on to read Natural Sciences at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. He will be joined by Caitlin McKeever who achieved 3A* and 1A grade in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths and will also be reading Natural Sciences at St. Catherine’s College, Cambridge. Laura Wilson (Head Girl) achieved 2A* and 1A grade in English Literature, French and Religious Studies and will now be moving on to read English and French at Christ Church College, Oxford.
Congratulations also to Sarah Hobbs and Sophie McNicholas who both achieved 3A* grades and will be moving on to study medicine at university.
There were many other notable achievements including William Atkinson (2A* and 1A), Phoebe Bell (3A*), Annie Doron (2A* and 2A), Johnathon Downes (3A*), Xanthe Grabrovaz Tilzey (2A* and 1A), Sophie Inkester (3A*), James Mattinson, Head Boy (3A* and 1A), Bryony Sleath (3A* and 1A) with many other students achieving straight A grades.
Almost all the students secured their first choice university course with the remainder moving on to apprenticeships or other qualifications.
Simon Jackson (Head teacher) said: “The continued hard work of the students and the inspirational teaching of our colleagues has been rewarded with the performance of our students. The 2019 results underline the seven-year commitment to study in our school. Today we celebrate the successes of our students and congratulate all of our school staff for their tremendous hard work.
“As always there are a number of queries over re-marks and grade boundaries and so, once the official DfE September checking exercise has been completed we will issue our headline data.”
Connor Richards said: “I’m ecstatic to have achieved these grade but more importantly to be able to move onto the next stage of my education at my Cambridge. It is a real testament to the teachers and their infective enthusiasm for their fields, as well as the sheer effort they put in to ensure we were prepared in spite of the radical changes to the exams this year.
“Once again, thank you to the excellent teachers and the fantastic support received throughout the admissions process.”
Caitlin McKeever said: “I would like to thank Keswick School for their support throughout school and the university admissions process and I am utterly exhilarated and proud of myself to be going to Cambridge.”
James Mattinson said: “I feel very pleased and delighted that all the hard work I put in has payed off. I’m looking forward to my future in Leeds, studying chemical engineering. I’ve been at Keswick School since Year 7 so I do feel sad that my time at this school is over, however, I have made so many amazing memories and friends here over the years.”
Johnathon Downes said: “I am very proud with my results and I’m relieved that all my hard work has paid off. I am thankful to all my teachers that have helped me a huge amount over the last two years.”
Sarah Hobbs said: “I am so thrilled with the results I received this morning and so excited to start studying medicine at the University of Nottingham. The teachers at Keswick School were the most supportive over the last 2 years and I couldn’t have achieved these results without their dedication.”
Sophie McNicholas said: “Joining Keswick School in year 12 was a daunting prospect; however, my worries were soon diminished due to the welcoming atmosphere of the sixth form. The sixth form team go beyond what anyone could ever imagine to ensure you are supported, both academically and pastorally. Teaching staff do anything they can to provide a first class education and I feel privileged to have been taught by them. I cannot thank everyone enough for their support and as I embark on my journey to become a Doctor I will always be grateful for my experience at Keswick.”
Bryony Sleath said: “Since starting in Year 7 I have always found all the teaching staff so supportive, which has kept me motivated to revise and out the extra effort in for all my exams. In my A level I have found the influence and support of my teachers amazing, they have always showed that they care about each student personally and have encouraged me to aim high.”
Xanthe Grabrovaz Tilzey said: “I’m really shocked and surprised, it was hard time getting here. I am looking forward to travelling for the next year and seeing what the future brings.”
