Thomas Clarkson Academy students celebrate impressive A level results

There were celebrations at Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech this morning when students collected their A level results.

More than a third of the cohort are heading to prestigious Russell Group universities for the next stage of their education. Everything from law to clinical psychology will be studied by the year group, who recorded impressive results.

“We have students studying film and moving image production, pharmacy, law and management among others. We are particularly proud of those embarking on careers in teaching, who will make a lasting impact on future generations,” said Head of Sixth Form Alison Hornby.

“I am incredibly proud of our grades and pleased we have maintained our high standards of results and destinations. The students and staff have worked tirelessly, for example weekend and holiday revision classes, and I am delighted to see their hard work pay off to ensure they achieve the grades they need.

“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with these young people and wish them the very best in their exciting future endeavours.”

This year’s results  saw 46 per cent achieve A*-B grades and 71 per cent securing A*-C grades, reflecting the hard work of everyone involved.

With many heading straight to university to study subjects as varied as film and business management, their two years’ hard work came to fruition when the teenagers gathered to celebrate with each other.

Student Aukse Janusauskaite, 18, is heading to Nottingham University to read law after achieving AAB in chemistry, history and English literature. She said the ‘lovely teachers’ at the academy had helped her achieve her goal.

She is aiming to qualify as a solicitor and embark on a legal career.

Alfie Kilcullen is taking his passion for film to a new level when he heads to Norwich University of the Arts, Film and Moving Image Production.

The 18-year-old said he hadn’t known there were such courses available, and he was looking forward to starting his next academic steps. He achieved an A* in film studies, A in English literature and B in history and joined the academy sixth form from University Academy Long Sutton secondary school.

Another film studies student is considering her next move, but may take a gap year to continue her work at a local care home and save some money.

Phoebe Sheldrake-Field, 18, said she enjoyed her job at Orchard House and would like to attend university to study something film-related.

Maryam Bint-Suhayl is heading to Cardiff to study psychology after achieving As in both chemistry and physics and said she had enjoyed her time at the academy.

Viktorija Trifanova has her sights firmly set on Manchester University to read psychology.

She was celebrating an A in the subject along with a B in Russian, Geography and biology and has aspirations to be a clinical psychologist.

“I really want to do something in that field,” said the 18-year-old.

Academy Principal Richard Scott said: “I am extremely proud of our students' success. Their dedication to learning over the past two years is reflected in the results achieved today.
 
“I am exceptionally grateful for the hard work of our staff and teachers at Thomas Clarkson Academy, and to the parents and carers of our students who have helped them achieve these phenomenal results.  I have no doubt that each and every student has a bright future ahead of them.”

Andy Burns, Director of Education at Brooke Weston Trust, which the academy is part of, said: “Today we celebrate our wonderful students and their families, who have all contributed to the positive learning culture we foster at Brooke Weston Trust. A huge thank you to the teaching and support staff at Thomas Clarkson Academy for empowering our students to embody our core value of Ambition For All.”