Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Sixth Form, which includes students attending the Writhlington Sixth Form, Midsomer Norton Sixth Form and Mendip Studio School, yet again had students celebrating exceptional results.

In these unprecedented times students have risen to the challenge, working tirelessly to obtain sensational grades in their qualifications. Their time in Sixth Form has unfortunately been heavily disrupted by the Covid pandemic, with a significant amount of their learning being completed remotely via live online lessons.

Students have had to complete a rigorous series of subject assessments to enable them to achieve a grade in each of their courses. The students celebrated an incredible set of results following months of dedication and exceptional hard work.

These outcomes will allow them to embark on high quality apprenticeships, careers and places at top universities across the country. Over 45% of students achieved A* – A and 74% achieved A* – B. To top these record-breaking achievements, 93% achieved A* – C and 100% of students passed. All these measures are above the increased national averages.

This year’s outstanding results have too many significant individual accomplishments to mention, but detailed below are but a few of the many notable achievements:

Tallis Inger-Flecker - University of Cambridge – 5A* grades, Alex Bennett – 3 A* and one A grade –University of Plymouth – Medicine, Ella Smart – 4 A* grades – University of Bristol – Law, Ben Carroll – 4 A* grades – University of Exeter – Physics, William Glover – 4 A* grades – University of Southampton – Mechanical Engineering, Sophie Quintin 3 A* grades – Imperial College – Biochemistry, Batanai Chamunoita – 2A* and an A grade – University of Birmingham – Psychology and Education, Charlotte Turner 4 A* grades – University of Exeter – Geography, Mia Wilmott 4 A* grades – University of Bristol – Law.

Director of Post-16, Karen Ward, said: “We are very proud of the achievements of our students, and of the real perseverance and resilience they have shown over the course of the last eighteen months, dealing with circumstances which no other year group has had to deal with.

“With their strong destinations including exciting apprenticeships and places at leading Universities, we are confident that our students’ diligence and dedication will ensure their success in whichever path they choose to take.

The Headteachers of all sites are incredibly proud of student achievement stating: “The results our students have achieved this year are remarkable.

“It is a testament to their commitment and dedication to their studies that despite completing a significant amount of their courses remotely; their engagement over the two years hasn’t faltered even in the most adverse and challenging circumstances. They have been an excellent cohort, and have done themselves and the Sixth Form proud with their achievements.”

Partnership CEO, Alun Williams, commended the students, adding: “I am delighted by the achievements of Year 13 students this year. They have done exceptionally well.

“I would like to wish all our Year 13s the very best of luck for what will no doubt be an exciting future.”