Hymers College celebrates outstanding A Level results
Students at Hymers College have once again achieved excellent A Level results.
The Sixth Form students, their families and staff are celebrating after recording impressive results across the board, with more than half of all exams awarded A* or A grades.
Overall results highlights include:
38% of all A Level students achieved all A* or A grades
51% of all grades are A to A*
85.5% of all grades are A* to C
98% pass rate.
Hymers students again excelled in a range of subjects, with highlights including:
77% of Maths grades at A* - B
80% of Science grades at A* - B
100% of Politics grades at A* - B
100% of Modern and Classical Languages grades at A* - A.
Many of the students are now heading off to university, including at the elite Russell Group, whilst others are embarking on exciting pathways beyond the traditional university route, such as highly coveted apprenticeships at leading businesses.
Headmaster Justin Stanley said: “I couldn’t be prouder of our students and what they’ve achieved.
“Each of them will now follow their own path but they all have in common high aspirations. They understand the value of working hard in a supportive environment, with expert subject teachers and highly motivated peers to help them achieve their goals.
“They’ve set their sights high – as they should – and I look forward to following their continued successes.
“Whatever the next stage of their educational or career pathway looks like, we want them to be happy, to be purposeful, and to be fulfilled.
“I know they will go out into the world to do great things, and to give back and make their communities stronger, better places.”
A number of students have spoken of their delight at their A Level results.
Mahdiyah has secured a place at Oxford after achieving A in Maths, A in Further Maths and A* in Religious Studies.
The 18-year-old said: “I’m really happy that Hymers helped me believe in myself and realise that I would be able to do this.”
Felix, 18, was thrilled to get A* in Maths, A* in Physics and A in Economics.
He said: “I'm delighted with my grades. I'm now going to Sheffield to study General Engineering.”
Madeline, 18, is going to study Philosophy at Edinburgh after securing three As in Biology, Psychology and Religious Studies.
Madeline said: “I’m so excited to continue my success from Hymers.”
Methum secured an incredible four A*s, in Chemistry, Economics, Maths and Further Maths. He is now going to Warwick to study Maths and Statistics.
Methum, 18, said: “The Maths department at Hymers was particularly helpful for me.”
Muhammad, 18, achieved three A*s in Chemistry, Maths and Physics, as well as an A in Further Maths. He is going to Imperial College London to study Mechanical Engineering.
Muhammad said: “I think all of the Hymers teachers were instrumental in where I am now.”
Denys came to the UK from the Ukraine in May 2022. He achieved B in Business, B in Economics and C in Maths and is now going on to study Marketing.
Denys, 18, said: “I was so pleased that Hymers College offered me a place. Never be scared of being different, because that's how you will succeed.”