Students at Bacon’s College, Rotherhithe, are celebrating places at a host of Russell Group universities to study subjects ranging from illustration to aerospace engineering.
Every sixth former at the co-educational Church of England school achieved a pass in every subject and 69 per cent of A Level entries were A* to B.
Principal James Wilson praised students who “rose to the occasion” after the pandemic made the last few years “particularly challenging”.
One happy student is Enzo Volpi who got A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Economics. He will now go to the University of Warwick to study Mathematics.
Enzo said: “I’ve really enjoyed my time here. There’s been great teachers, it’s a great community. It’s quite a small community, you really get close with everyone, and it’s really nice. I’m really happy with my results.”
Others who celebrated today included:
- Eva Price, who achieved three A*s and an A, securing a place at the University of Oxford to read History and English.
- Adrian Wong, who achieved two A*s and an A and will be heading to the University of Manchester to study Aerospace Engineering.
- Enzo Volpi, who achieved two A*s and an A and will now be going to the University of Warwick to study Mathematics.
- Nyah Cooper-Walters, who achieved an A* and two As and has secured a place at King’s College London to study Medicine.
- Jasmine Calnan, who achieved an A*, A and Double Distinction* and is taking up a place at the University of Brighton to study Illustration.
- Jibola Adebajo, who achieved an A* and two As and will now be studying User Experience Design at University of the Arts London.
James Wilson said: “It is an immense pleasure as a Head Teacher to see students finish their secondary education with such excellent A Level and equivalent qualification results, knowing that their hard work over many years has paid off.
“The past few years of the pandemic have been particularly challenging, but our Sixth Formers rose to the occasion and this year’s results are a reflection of the continuous journey of improvement that Bacon’s College has been on. Over 50% of our students achieved at least one A Level at A or A*, and over 80% of the vocational courses also resulted in a Distinction or D*.
“The range of university offers our students have received – including to Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions – is reflective of the diverse talents and interests of our young people. We are looking forward to seeing what they achieve as they take their next steps into higher education and the world of work.”