Ipswich School celebrates “best ever” exam results with A Level students

Ipswich School’s outgoing Headmaster, Nicholas Weaver, said how proud he was of this year’s Sixth Form leavers, as their results were announced this morning.

He said: “I am delighted to say that we have our best ever exam results in my 14 years as Headmaster here, with 84% of exams graded A*-B, and improvements in grades across the board. I am so proud of all our students, with particular congratulations going to the 58 young people who have achieved the equivalent of 3 A grades or higher.

“Our A*-C pass rate is a phenomenal 97% and we had 100% pass rate in all the 25 subjects which we offer at A Level. In addition, 80% of our BTEC students achieved Distinction or higher, which is fantastic for this group, too. Our thanks go to all our staff who have helped our students throughout their time in our Sixth Form.”

This year saw a record number of students achieve places to study Veterinary Science or Medicine at university. Will Woods (A*, 2 As & A* in EPQ), Sam Parmenter (4 A) and Ella Rowledge (2 As, B) will all be studying to be vets, whilst Bo Holburn (A*, 2 As & A* in EPQ), Daisy Linassi (3 A*), Rohan Groot-Wassink (4As) and Anya Kwatra (3 A* & A* in EPQ) are three of the seven students with places to study to be doctors. Anya is the Ipswich School Head Girl, and will be studying at the prestigious University of Cambridge.

Other particular successes were Emily Hawkridge, who achieved 4 A* grades and and A* in her EPQ exam, and has a place to study History at Durham University; Anna Bachelor, who achieved 2 A*, 1 A and an A* in her EPQ to go on to the University of Oxford to study French and German, and Amy Orford, who achieved 3 A* and an A* in her EPQ exam and will be going on to UCL to study History. Amy received an additional commendation from the exam board as one of the top students in the country for her English Literature exam result.

Ben Cliff, Head of Sixth Form, said: “I am so proud of everything our Year 13 students have achieved during their time here. With average grades per pupil of AAB, this group also contributed greatly on stage, in music, with their community work and on the sports field - taking advantage of every opportunity available to them. To all our students, whether they have plans for university in the UK or abroad, apprenticeships, conservatoires or work placements, we wish them all well for their exciting futures.”