BRISTOL Grammar school saw the best A-level results in its history with 40% of stu-dents awarded three or more A* or A grades.
Nearly 60% of papers taken achieved an A* or A grade.
Students took 28 different subjects, including modern and classical languages, music technology and dance. Of the 26 students who opted for Further Mathematics, an impressive 92% achieved an A*/A.
Matthew Pattie, deputy head, academic, said it was testament to the tenacity and hard work of the students, many of whom have achieved so much while continuing to focus on music, performance and sport.
“They should all be incredibly proud of themselves. Our BGS framework of learning helps students to connect long- and short-term memory to embed knowledge. We’ve leveraged this across our teaching and assemblies but, most impressively, the students have put this into practice in their own learning and revision.
“Combined with their commitment and hard work, it’s wonderful to see how they’ve re-ally excelled, not just in their A-level results, but in continuing to take part in the breadth of opportunity on offer.”
Student Tom, who has secured a place at UWE Bristol to read Robotics, said: “I really knuckled down to study for A-levels and am excited to be going off to uni. It will be a big change, but I feel ready for it!” Remaining in Bristol was critical for Tom so that he could continue playing for the city’s U19 ice hockey team, a sport he successfully juggled with his studies throughout his time at BGS.
Harriet, who is heading off to Oxford to read Biomedical Sciences, is a great example of squeezing it all in. Having just returned from representing Great Britain in the European Water Polo Championships, she was thrilled to obtain three A*s and an A. She will be heading there with Naomi, who will be reading History and English.
A keen cello player, in her time away from the pool Harriet has also been a core member of the Music Department, singing in the choir and playing in the orchestra.
Khandi, who led a group of Upper Sixth students in compiling the leavers’ yearbook, has secured a place to study Interior Design at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Students are heading off to read subjects as diverse as Medicine, Law, Musical Perfor-mance and Dance, Architecture, Geography and Neuroscience.