By Michelle Horst
Students at Hornsea School and Language College have once again risen to the challenge by achieving excellent results in their A-level and BTEC exams.
The grading returned to pre-pandemic levels. A total of 9.3% of students achieved an A* nationally, while 23% of students in the East Yorkshire region collected an A or A* on results day.
A thrilled Libby Platten opened her results to find she was one of those top students. Libby (pictured) achieved an A* in English literature, and As in ancient history and in French. She said: “I’m going to the University of Leeds to study classics and English literature.”
Oscar Coupe secured an exclusive scholarship to study law with politics at the University of Hull. He gained A grades in ancient history and history, and a B in English language.
Leo Owen-Barton confirmed his place at the University of York. He achieved two A grades in physics and further maths, as well as a B in computer science. Leo will continue his studies in maths.
Also heading to York, this time to study archaeology, Luke Screeton achieved an A in ancient history, B in modern history and a C in English language.
Hannah Marson’s B grades in art and theatre studies have secured her a highly competitive degree apprenticeship. The unique programme from Cranswick Foods and Sheffield Hallam University results in a BSc in food technology. Hannah fended off other applicants for the salaried role with the food industry giant based in Preston.
Overall, 44 students at Hornsea School and Language College have secured places at universities after achieving the grades needed. This is higher than the national average.
Will Compston, head of the town’s successful sixth form college, was pleased with the day’s results. He said of the students’ hard work: “It’s a fantastic set of results making us all very proud. It’s exciting to see them move on to jobs, apprenticeships and university.”
BTEC students at the college also performed well.
Will added: “It’s all due to their resilience and high aspirations.” He explained the college worked with a wide range of industries, colleges and universities to reveal the opportunities available to their students.
A stunned Ben Eyre heads off to Newcastle University with a distinction star in information technology, the highest possible BTEC grade. It is the equivalent of an A-level A*. Ben also achieved two A-levels in law and business.
Achieving grades in the same subjects, Tyler Page is taking time to decide where his results will take him. Pleased with his results in BTEC information technology, law and business he said: “I’m exploring options, and maybe taking a year out.”
The sixth form is holding an event at Hornsea Golf Club in September. Will said: “We want students to have chance to celebrate their efforts before they go off on adventures.”
The Holderness and Hornsea Gazette congratulates all the students who collected their grades this week.
