Students at John Smeaton Academy are celebrating their A Level results today, with 64% of entries achieving A* to C grades.

Among this, there were some notable individual successes for students, including:

• Harry Tran, who achieved an A* in chemistry, an A in maths and an A in physics and is going to the University of Leeds to study Medicinal Chemistry;
• Anna Dilnot, who achieved an A* in fine art, a B in English language and a B in psychology and is taking a place at the University of Leeds to study Cultural and Media Studies;
• Saul Jones, who achieved an A* in maths, a B in further maths, a B in physics and a B in business studies and has gained a place at the University of Leeds to study Maths;
• Chelsea Minns, who achieved an A in sociology, a B in psychology and a distinction in health & social care BTEC and is going to Leeds Beckett to study Criminology and Psychology;
• Lauren Hart, who achieved an A in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a B in psychology, a B in PE, and a C in geography and is taking a place at York University to study Pscyhology.

Claire Bailey, Head of School at John Smeaton Academy, said:

“Congratulations to all our Sixth Formers celebrating their A Levels today. These results are an excellent achievement for each individual student and will enable them to move successfully onto the next stages of their lives – be that university, apprenticeships or the workplace. They are also a credit to our dedicated staff team, who work hard each day to support and encourage our students to achieve their full potential.”