YEAR 13 students at Rugby Free Secondary School are celebrating the Sixth Form’s second year of A-Level results, which significantly improved on last year.
In a much larger Year 13 cohort than the inaugural year, the A*-B figure in three or more subjects was quadrupled, whilst the A*-C figure in three or more subjects was doubled.
Sixth Form students have secured university places across the country, including reading English Literature at Durham University, and Neuroscience at Warwick University.
Particular success stories included Ellie B who achieved two A*s and an A, Lydia M who scored three As and a C, and Damien S and Bethan G, who each received an A*, an A and two Bs.
Headteacher Iain Green said: “I want to say a huge congratulations to all of our Year 13 students today.
“Many of this year group have been with us since the school first opened its doors, and we are delighted with what they have achieved.
“There are other students who joined us from the start of Year 12, and we have been so impressed by their determination and will to succeed. All of our students deserve every bit of their successes.”
“We wish everyone the best of luck in the next stage of their lives, whatever path they choose to take.
“I am sure that our Year 13 students and their parents and carers will join me in publicly thanking our teaching staff and our Sixth Form team for all of their hard work and expertise; they have gone above-and-beyond to give our students the best possible experience during their time with us. I am so proud of everyone that has been involved with this set of results.”
Head of Sixth Form Mitch Chadwick added: “This year group have worked hard, and have reaped their rewards as a direct result. They have shown our Year 11 and Year 12 students what happens when you give maximum effort.
“I’ve been really pleased to see how much these students have worked with our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students over the past two years, too – we are all incredibly proud of their achievements. Both the Sixth Form team and I wish them every success at University and/or in the wider-world.
“We feel the Sixth Form, like the main school, is moving from strength-to-strength, and after having our first students undertaking interviews at Oxford and Cambridge Universities this year, we are confident that we are putting students on the right pathways for successful careers.”
Brenda Mullen, who is retiring as CEO of the Learning Today Leading Tomorrow Trust at the end of the month, said: “These outcomes are the result of the combined efforts of our committed students, supportive parents and our truly dedicated staff team, underpinned by a strong Leadership team.
“As I retire from my role in the Trust, I can be sure that RFSS will continue its journey as a popular and inclusive secondary school in Rugby that ensures that students are happy and well-educated. The future is bright at Rugby Free Secondary School.”
