Students at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby are celebrating A level results today.
Hazel Boyce, Headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the results for this year’s A level cohort. Once again, we have seen an improvement on the results from last year.
“We are celebrating a 100% pass rate with 80% of our students securing grades A* – C. Ninety five per cent of students secured their first choice university. Eighty three per cent of students are going to university and that’s up from 78 per cent last year.
“Results in Drama, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, PE and Media are particularly strong.”
Angelica Mae Ubando, 18, achieved a Distinction* in Media, a B in English Combined and a C in Politics. She is planning to study Journalism.
She said: “I am really happy with my results and I chose Journalism because I have always had an interest in English and Media. I love English and I love having a creative side and I think Journalism is a good blend of both. My family are so happy and proud.”
Scarlett Bowler, 18, achieved an A in History, an A* in English Literature and a C in Biology. She will go on to the University of Liverpool to study Law.
She said: “I’ve always wanted to go to university ever since I was little. I don’t know why, I just heard adults talking about it and thought that sounded great. After the exams I thought they hadn’t gone very well, I don’t know why, I was probably over thinking it. I really wanted to go to Liverpool and if I hadn’t got in I was going to reject my second choice and go through clearing.
“My results were emailed to me and I felt like I couldn’t look. My dad and boyfriend were with me and my dad was working away so he was on FaceTime. We were all really, really happy, everyone was crying.”
Daniel Dze Agwe, 18, achieved As in Maths and Physics and a Distinction in BTec Business. He is off to university to study Mechanical Engineering.
He said: “I was a bit stressed after the first Physics paper as I felt like it didn’t go my way but I was ok after that. I feel like the last two years in Sixth Form have really improved me as a person and the teachers have really helped me personally as well.”
Ashvin Nedungatt, 18, achieved As in Maths, Biology and Chemistry and is going on to the University of Nottingham to study Pharmacy.
He said: “I chose Pharmacy because I have always wanted to help people, it was always going to be either Pharmacy or Medicine. I’ve done a lot of work in hospitals and Pharmacy is a good combination of Biology and Chemistry. It felt like it was my calling.
“I was just lying in bed this morning when I got my results on an email and then I told my mum, dad and sisters and they were happy with how I did, they were proud.”
Luca Cuomo, 18, achieved As in Geography and Engineering and a C in Maths.
He said: “I’m planning on taking a gap year now as I want to apply for degree apprenticeships in finance or engineering. I think it will be a lot better to do the applications now when I can prepare and it’s less stressful. I’m really happy with my results and felt like I worked really hard and that has paid off. I came here in Sixth Form from Saint John Houghton and it was fine. I already knew a few people who were already here and they introduced me to their friends. Two of my friends from Saint John Houghton also came here with me.”
Breanna Efionayi, 18, achieved Bs in Chemistry and Maths and is planning on retaking her third subject this year during a gap year after going through some personal struggles. Ultimately she wants to study Pharmacy at university.
She said: “I had some struggles and it was all quite stressful. I was predicted much lower grades so I was really pleased with two Bs. I’m really happy and my family are happy for me too.”
