We are delighted that, in a year of uncertainty around results and following significant disruption to their A Level studies due to Covid, Hillview students have not only maintained their post-covid high standards of attainment but exceeded them, achieving a record high performance. For our Year 13, it was their very first set of public examinations and what a success they have made of it! They excelled across the board, receiving an average grade of a B in their subjects, with almost of quarter of all A Level grades awarded being an A* or A. Despite all the challenges they faced during Covid, they remained focused and engaged in their studies and their fantastic results are testament to their hard work and motivation, and a well-deserved reward.
Special congratulations go to: Daisy Angell (A* in Geography, A* in Sociology, Dist* in Applied Science), Grace Bindemann (A*in Business Studies, A* in Sociology ,A* in Textiles), Ray Cuthbertson (A* in English Literature, A* in Film Studies, A* in Media Studies), Maddy Simms (A* in Drama, A* in English Language & Literature, A* in Media Studies), Jessica Marshall (A* in Geography, A* in Textiles, A in Photography), Mae Harbinson (A* in Drama, A in Film Studies, Dist in Musical Theatre), Beth Weller (A* in Dance, A in English Literature, A in Psychology), Amelia Whearty (A* in Extended Project, A in English Language and Literature, A in Photography, A in Textiles), Lydia Bloe (A in Business Studies, A in Geography, A in PE), Lily Dewey (A in Business Studies, A in Geography, A in Media Studies, A in Extended Project), Annabelle Rainer-Hill (A in Drama, A in English Literature, A in History), Alice Ross (A in Fine Art, A in Media Studies, A in Psychology) and Samantha Timbers (A in Dance, Dist In Musical Theatre, Dist in Applied Science).
A particular mention also goes to Amelie Newby (Dist*, A, B), Tanzi Stewart (A, B, B, B), Ellie Marsh (A, B, C), Lorna Pearce (Dist*, Dist*, B, B) and Ashton Cook (B, B, B) for the exceptional progress they made in all their subjects.
Our students have achieved these amazing results across a broad range of subjects, which reflects the richness of the Sixth Form curriculum at Hillview. In over half of our A Level courses, at least 2/3 of students achieved A*-B grades. Highlights include: Art (92% A*-B with 50% A*-A), Drama (78% A*-B), English Language & Literature (76% A*-B), Film Studies (56% A*-A), History (82% A*-B), Media Studies (75% A*-B), PE (80% A*-B), Photography (78% A*-B) and Textiles (79% A*-B). Students similarly excelled in our applied qualifications, securing above 80% Distinction / Distinction* in Computing, Health & Social Care, Applied Science and Travel & Tourism.
We are also thrilled that the vast majority of our students secured their first choice university courses in a wide range of subjects including reading English at Queen Mary in London, Film at Bristol University, Psychology at Warwick University, Japanese at the School of Oriental and African Studies (UoL) or Ballet Education at the Royal Academy of Dance to name but a few.
Headteacher Hilary Burkett commented: “I am delighted that the Hillview Sixth Form students have received such incredible results. They have shown exceptional commitment and perseverance over the last two years and are a credit to themselves, their families and the school”.
