A-Level Results for 2024

Sixth Form students in Thornbury received their A-Level results today.

The Castle School Sixth Form has achieved another year of impressive A Level results with  48% of all grades at A*-B and an incredible fifth of all grades at A*-A. 

Some of the highest achievers were Aron Saunders with 4 A* grades, Tamsin Shaw with 3 A*, Zac Stowell 4 A grades plus a grade A in his EPQ, and Rylan King with 4 A grades.

Both Zac and Aron have places at the University of Oxford, where Zac will be studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and Aron will be studying Mathematics. Rylan will be pursuing Biology at the University of Bristol, and Tamsin will be studying Dentistry at the University of Manchester.

Other students who made significant progress to secure a place on their dream courses are Felicity Whiteway and Yasser Nibouche who are attending the University of Bristol to study Medicine and Computer Science respectively; Isobel Dennis, who is going to study Art and Design Foundation Year at SGS, and Niamh Lunny who is pursuing Early Childhood Education and Care with the prestigious Norland Nannies.

The vast majority of students achieved their first place at university, whilst others have secured apprenticeships, such as Braden Hill who is working with GKN Aerospace focusing on Quality Design Engineering. A number of students are also moving into employment or training, such as Bradley Duke who has secured a position training at an estate agent firm, and Caitlyn Anning who is joining the police force.

Catherine Cheese, Head of Sixth Form said, ‘We are proud of all students receiving their results this year; they have shown great commitment to their studies and dedication to their future goals. We wish the students the very best for their future endeavours.’

Headteacher, Jessica Lobbett, said, “I am hugely proud of all of our students, both for their hard work and individual successes. They have not only excelled academically but have also become well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts in shaping the future of our young learners, and to parents and family members who have joined us in our educational endeavours. I wish the students every success for the next stage in their lives.’