Bedford Academy celebrates another year of improved Sixth Form results
Students and staff at Bedford Academy are celebrating another year of improved Key Stage 5 results, with strong outcomes across both academic and vocational courses.
This year, 100 per cent of students achieved passing grades from A*-E, while 88 per cent of grades awarded were A*-C.
Students achieved an overall value added score of +0.30, with 77 per cent achieving a positive value added score – demonstrating that the majority of students performed above the grades predicted based on their prior attainment.
Among this year's top-performing students are:
Blessing A, who achieved three A* grades and will study Law at the University of Cambridge.
Muhammad A, who achieved A*, A*, A and will study Medicine in Brighton.
Leo W, who achieved A, A, A, B and will study Computer Science in Birmingham.
Arianna H, who achieved A*, A, B and will study Biomedical Science at King's College London.
The results reflect the hard work and dedication of students and staff across Bedford Academy, including the teaching, pastoral and support teams who work together to ensure students receive the guidance and support they need to achieve their potential.
Sixth Form students have also benefited from Bedford Academy's new Community Building, providing a dedicated environment in which to study, learn and prepare for their next steps.
Chris Deller, headteacher, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and everything they have achieved. These results are a reflection of their hard work, determination and ambition, as well as the dedication of our staff who have supported them throughout their time at Bedford Academy.
“It is particularly rewarding to see so many of our students exceeding expectations and progressing to exciting next steps. We wish every one of them the very best for the future.”