Robert Clack pupils have achieved fantastic results in A Level, Vocational and Tech Level qualifications. As a result, roughly 140 pupils will be taking up places to study at University in September with nearly 90% of pupils securing their first-choice courses.
High numbers of students will be going to study a wide range of degree courses at universities across the country including Natural Sciences, Economics and Finance, Aerospace Engineering, Visual Arts, Medicine, Computer Science, Criminology, Biochemistry, History and Law.
“I am going to Imperial College to study Aerospace Engineering. I am grateful to my teachers that were there for me every step of the way and gave me great motivation” (Prannessh, A*A*A, Imperial College London)
We are delighted to report that 2 pupils have secured places to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge and 1 pupil has a secured a place to study Medicine.
“I am excited to start my degree at Cambridge and to then follow a career in medical research. Being supported, staying focused and avoiding distractions helped me achieve those grades” (Hanna, University of Cambridge, A*A*A*)
Many pupils have also secured places at Russell Group universities with a large number of pupils choosing to study at top London universities such as Imperial College, UCL and LSE. We are also pleased that pupils have chosen to study at elite universities further afield such as Durham, Nottingham, Sheffield, Cardiff, Manchester and Exeter.
“I am on my way to LSE to study Psychological and Behavioural Sciences. My advice to anyone studying in Sixth Form is to make revision notes, and to stay dedicated, even when things get tough” (Amrit, A*A*A*A)
A number of pupils chose to apply for highly-prized degree apprenticeship opportunities and have been offered places at top construction firms.
“I am going off to pursue a degree Apprenticeship from Savills. I hope to become a building surveyor and help others realise their opportunities beyond university.” (Noor, A*A D*D*)
In A Level qualifications, the average grade achieved by pupils was B-. 18 pupils (26%) achieved the ‘gold standard’ of AAB or above and 13 pupils achieved A Level grades equivalent to AAA or above and 4 pupils achieved A*A*A* or above.
The average grade achieved by pupils in Vocational and Tech Level qualifications was Distinction. 19 pupils (33%) achieved grades equivalent to Distinction- Distinction- Distinction or above and 1 pupil achieved Distinction*-Distinction*Distinction*.
Executive Headteacher, Russell Taylor, said:
“I am delighted that so many of our students have secured their first-choice universities or apprenticeships. We come into teaching to change lives and today’s results, which are the culmination of our students’ and teachers’ hard work and commitment over many years, will enable our students to pursue their ambitions. I am proud of those students who have achieved the top grades and secured places at some of the very best Russell Group universities, but I am equally proud of those students who have fulfilled their potential in the face of adversity.”