Plymouth High School celebrates A Level success and exciting next steps

Plymouth High School, part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is celebrating the achievements of its Year 13 students as A Level results are announced.

These results reflect the hard work, resilience and aspiration students have demonstrated throughout their time in the Sixth Form, while opening the door to an exciting range of next steps. These include places at top universities, apprenticeships, employment and other opportunities.

School leaders say that the school’s motto of ‘for life, not school, we learn’ is reflected as the results are not simply the culmination of students’ time at Plymouth High, but the beginning of the next chapter and an opportunity to take everything they have learned into the wider world.

Particular congratulations go to Nour A, Angela B, Philip C, Alice D, Matilda G, Rosa W, Rafaela C R, Mani K-N, and Sanskruti K who achieved at least three A* or A grades in their A Levels.

At least a third of all grades in art and design, history, media, further mathematics and Extended Project Qualification were at A* or A grade, whilst all grades in art and design, English literature, media, religious education, physics and sports studies were A*to C. 

A fifth of all grades were at A* or A, whilst 45% of all grades were at A* to B and the overall pass rate was 99%.  All students who wanted a university or apprenticeship place have been able to secure their courses today.

Collecting her A Level results today, Alice D, said:

“I am incredibly proud of myself and the effort I put into my A Level studies. I couldn’t have done it without the help and support of the staff here at Plymouth High over the last seven years. I am really looking forward to my next steps at university.”

Collecting her A-Level results today, Nour, said:

“I am very grateful for all the support the sixth form team has given me. I have really enjoyed sixth form and will always look back on these days as amongst the best of my life.”

Collecting her results, Evie A, said:

“I joined Plymouth High from another local school and am so glad that I did. The support you get from the staff is so good – and the teaching is just great!”

Simon Underdown, Headteacher at Plymouth High School for Girls, said:

“I am delighted for our young people and so proud of them. They have worked hard, been wonderful ambassadors for our school and have secured exciting opportunities for their next steps. Many are heading off to university whilst others will be starting their apprenticeships or going into employment, I wish them the very best of luck.  My thanks go to our amazing school team who have been there every step of the way and supported our students with enthusiasm and dedication.”

Alan Jenkins, Assistant Headteacher and the Head of Sixth Form, said:

“As a Sixth Form team, we are immensely proud of the outcomes and next step destinations for our students. Not only have they proven themselves academically, they have also contributed to the broader school community so positively during their time with us.”