Evesham and Cotswold students celebrate their A Level results

And after the disruption of the pandemic there was a lot of joy for pupils to find they had got a place at that chosen university.

Headteacher of Pershore High School’s Sixth Form, Phil Hanson congratulated students after he said they excelled this year.

“Congratulations to our fabulous Sixth Form students who have once again performed superbly in their A Levels. Despite all the challenges they have faced due to the disruption to their learning over the last two years, they have characteristically shown resilience and great determination to succeed.”

He added they had shown “incredible dedication and commitment” enabling them to achieve their excellent results, and wished them every success in the future.

Prince Henry’s Sixth Form students were celebrating after achieving impressive results.

165 students completed their A Level courses with the vast majority gaining places at their chosen universities.

The A Level top performers were Sebastian Banfield, Joseph Blackler and Matthew Burrow who all achieved a phenomenal four A* grades.

And three students have been successfully awarded places at Oxford or Cambridge.

Headteacher Dr Tony Evans said: “Congratulations to all the students.

“Whilst the students were unable to sit external examinations due to the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic, my staff and I are delighted with the outcomes that we have seen. These reflect the hard work of the students, their parents and the teachers here at Prince Henry’s who have supported them. We wish all our Year 13 students every success with their future careers.

“They have been a lovely year group and they have demonstrated their resilience, determination and perseverance through the difficult circumstances of the pandemic. Their achievements are fully deserved.”

Head of Sixth Form Clare Webb added: “My sincere congratulations to all our students - I am delighted that their hard work has led to them achieving such excellent results. It has been a pleasure working with them over the last two years, I am incredibly proud of them and wish them every success in the next stage of their lives.”

Kingham Hill’s Sixth Form was another of the success stories as 91 per cent of students achieved their first choice offer.

A spokesman for the school said: “Amidst all the uncertainty and anxiety of the COVID crisis, our Upper Sixth have kept their heads and stayed the course, to the degree that every single one of them will leave Kingham on a path of their own choosing; all who have applied to university have secured a place, with 91 per cent achieving their first choice offer and three quarters headed to Russell Group institutions.

“They have done all that was asked of them and more, and we could not be more proud.”

BTEC results were also revealed on Tuesday, with students at Evesham College and Pershore College celebrating those results.

Evesham College pupil Robyn Creed discovered she had got a triple distinction* grades in her BTEC Extended Diploma in graphic design with photography Level 3.

The 21-year-old, who lives in the town, will be going on to study graphic design at Falmouth University, which specialises in courses within the creative industries.

“It’s been a challenging course and the pandemic aside, the biggest challenge was the stress of the final-year project, but I’ve loved every minute of it, it’s been a great experience.

Pershore College student Chloe Bradley got three Distinction* grades in her BTEC Extended Diploma in animal management Level 3, and will now study animal biology at Nottingham Trent University.

“I didn’t expect my results to be so good, it’s an amazing feeling,” said the 19-year-old.

“The support of tutors and still being able to complete my work experience as part of my course despite the pandemic have both been really key to my results, and I can’t wait to continue my studies at university.”

And Hannah Gill opened her results and found out she has three Distinction* grades in her BTEC Extended Diploma in animal management Level 3.

The 18-year-old, who also went to Pershore College, said: “I wasn’t expecting them to be what they are, so when I opened them I cried. I was really relieved as it has been a really hard two years trying to balance work with studying.

“All the teachers were absolutely lovely and really supportive.”

The Cotswold School's head of Sixth Form and deputy headteacher, Phil White, said he was proud of the achievements of the students in the uncertainties of the last 18 months.

“One of the greatest strengths of our community is the excellent teamwork between staff, students and their parents and carers," Mr White said.

"This year in particular, parents have been instrumental in supporting their children at home and providing the environment they needed to continue their learning. I wish the students who are leaving us to go to university or into employment all the very best."

Among the top achievers were Lucas Blessley-Smart, who achieved two A* grades, two A grades; Robert Dobson, who was awarded four A* grades, Laurie Dale who received three A*s and an A and Nell Fithen who was awarded two A* grades and an A.

And students at Chipping Campden School’s Sixth Form also celebrated another successful year of A Levels despite the significant challenges of the pandemic.

The school’s principal, John Sanderson praised the dedication and commitment of staff who have gone above and beyond, as well as emphasising the support given by parents.

"I am extremely proud of all that our students have achieved in the context of a very challenging 18 months. So many have worked extremely hard and clearly been rewarded for their ability to adapt and maintain a sustained focus on their learning."

Charlotte Gravelsons, Archie Griffiths, Renée Hands, Martha Robbins and Chloe Stanier were just some of the Chipping Campden students celebrating having achieved straight A* grades in all of their A Level subjects.