Students at Holyrood Academy, Chard, celebrate A Level results

Headteacher Dave MacCormick said: “We are delighted with our results this year. Against a backdrop of uncertainty and three disrupted years of education, our Year 13 students have excelled and we are all incredibly proud of them.

“We are delighted that the vast majority of our students have gained places at their first choice of university, apprenticeship provider, or employer.

Megan celebrates her results allowing her to do a higher degree apprenticeship in Marketing

“It is so amazing to see such happy, confident and successful young people leaving our school to pursue such a diverse range of next steps, from Aerospace Engineering to English, and Drama to Childcare.

“This has been a truly special group of students to work with and we are so very proud of their commitment and tenacity.

"I would also like to pay tribute to all teachers and school leaders at Holyrood and beyond who have remained focussed upon achieving the best next steps for students - they are a credit to the profession.”

Dan, and his teacher Mrs Park, celebrates his results

Rob Crocker, the deputy headteacher, went on to say: “The level of resilience and determination shown by this particular group of students has been really impressive given that this was the first set of public exams taken due to the pandemic leading to the cancellation of their GCSE exams.

“It’s clear that the hard work of many individuals has led to them being able to move on to a range of exciting destinations.”

Mr MacCormick congratulates Joseph, who is off to Warwick University

Individual Successes

Serena Walker achieved an A* in Business Studies and two further A Grades and goes on to read Business Economics at Exeter University.

Megan Churchill achieved two A grades at A Level and a Distinction* in Media.

Zoe Hunt achieved AAB and goes on to read Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment at the University of York.

Daisy Reynolds achieved a Distinction* in Media, an A in Biology, and a B in Sociology and is pursuing a career in Mental Health Support.

Joseph Bartlett achieved an A grade in History, a Distinction in Performing Arts and a B grade in English Literature and goes on to study English and Theatre Studies at Warwick).

Katelin Berry achieved a Distinction* in Engineering followed by two B grades at A Level and goes on to read Animal Management and Wildlife Conversation at the University Centre Somerset.

Oliver Saxby achieved ABB at A Level plus a B grade in the Extended Project and goes on to read Mathematics at the University of Exeter.