Redmaids’ High girls achieved some extremely strong A-level results.
Fifty three per cent of grades were achieved at A* or A, significantly higher than the national average of 28.5%, with 82% of grades achieved at A*-B, and 95% A*-C.
Twenty two students – nearly a third of the cohort – achieved three or more A*-A grades, with eight students achieving all A* grades. One outstanding student secured 5 A* grades and will be pursuing Medicine at Birmingham. All the students wishing to pursue Medicine secured their first-choice Medical School, and overall, 88% of students achieved their first-choice course.
Clearly, recent world and geopolitical events have piqued interest with a high number of students set to study International Relations and Modern Foreign Languages. Many students have also chosen workplace-focused routes and courses with integrated industrial training or study abroad opportunities. These courses include food technology and bio-processing, journalism and meteorology and climate studies. Alongside the university route, the picture for students pursuing an apprenticeship as an alternative route was equally pleasing. For example, one student will be starting a Radiography apprenticeship as a pathway to a medical career.
Several departments are celebrating very successful results. 100% of students received A*-A in French, over 80% achieved those grades in Government and Politics, and 75% in Spanish. Students also performed particularly well in Economics, History, Maths and Further Maths.
The school is thrilled with the progress all students made, with excellent results secured in subjects ranging from Photography to Sociology.
Director of Sixth Form Dr Alice England said: “Our results across a diverse range of subjects are impressive and I am thrilled that so many of our students are able to confirm their first-choice option either for a university course or apprenticeship. For those planning a gap year, I know they will have an amazing experience before taking their next steps and we will be here to support them in the coming years. The breadth of destinations for our Year 13 cohort is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to hearing of their progress and achievements in the future.”
Head teacher Paul Dwyer said: “This year’s results are testament to the dedication of our students and staff over their Sixth Form journey. I wish them all the very best for their next steps – they have been a privilege to work with over the years.”