Pupils at St Peter’s School were celebrating today after receiving their A Level results.
79% of results were awarded at A* to B, and 93% pupils achieved grades from A* to C. 42% of all grades were at A* to A, with 6 pupils achieving three or more A* grades and 25 pupils achieving three or more A Levels at A*/A.
The school is proud of the achievements of all pupils and the fortitude and resilience they have shown despite all the challenges of the pandemic in recent years. Amongst the excellent results overall, there have been some outstanding individual performances.
Thomas, who was Deputy Head of School, achieved an astounding five A* grades in Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics. He said of his success “I’m relieved and so excited for the next chapter” and will be starting a degree in Maths and Computer Science at Imperial College London in September.
Head of School Martha notched up four A* grades in Maths, Further Maths, History and Physics. As well as her musical contributions to the school, she also held a prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. She moves on to the University of Cambridge to study Engineering in the autumn. She said “I’m so happy today and glad it’s all over. I’m looking forward to Cambridge and feel so relieved.”
Martha also achieved and outstanding A* for her EPQ which saw her recreate the effects of the active air management system in the McLaren Elva car.
Toby, who was also Head of School, secured A*, A and B in Geography, Economics and History alongside playing in the England Under 18 rugby team. He has already begun life as a professional rugby player at premiership team Bristol Bears.
Sophie achieved three A* grades in Maths, Biology and Chemistry. Alongside her studies and representing the school in netball, after placing third in the Double Mini Trampoline (DMT) World Championships in Bulgaria last year, Sophie was selected for the 2023 DMT Senior Development Programme at British Gymnastics. Sophie is off to Newcastle University to study Combined Medicine and Surgery.
Keonhee leaves us with four A* and one A grade in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Latin. He recently scored very highly whilst representing St Peter’s in national Maths and Chemistry Olympiads. Talented pianist Keonhee will be going to UCL to read Theoretical Physics.
Another pupil achieving an astonishing five A Levels was Henry, who secured three A* and two A grades in History, Maths, Further Maths, Greek and Economics. As well as representing the school in rowing, he contributed to many musical ensembles including the barber shop group. Henry will start his degree in Economics and Economic History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) next month. He is “beyond excited for the future” and “hopes to progress in academia.”
Chris achieved three A* grades in Maths, Physics and Chemistry and is reviewing his options for next steps.
Lisette’s 4 A Levels including an A* and two As see her off to University of Durham to study Computer Science. She said, “Thanks to all my teachers. I’m so excited.”
Joanna heads to Australia for her Gap Year whilst Molly can’t wait to play hockey at her first choice of University of Birmingham. Holly and Elias are off to the US to University of California, Berkeley, with hockey and rugby scholarships, and Anna will continue to play international standard netball whilst studying Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nottingham.
Alongside their A Levels, 23 pupils have also completed an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) whilst others have continued working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards, with nearly 30 golds achieved.
Such strong results have meant pupils are moving onto excellent opportunities including Oxford and Cambridge as well as Russell Group and other competitive universities in the UK and overseas. Others are moving onto to graduate apprenticeships at prestigious firms such as JP Morgan.
Jeremy Walker, Head Master says:
“I congratulate all of our Upper Sixth pupils on their results today. Their perseverance through GCSE courses during the global pandemic was inspiring and they have gone on to flourish at Sixth Form.
The pupils and their teachers have worked extremely hard and have achieved a huge amount. The results they have earned today are a fitting reward for all they have put in over the last two years.
They have combined their academic studies with a vast range of co-curricular interests and have achieved success in sport, music, drama, journalism, debating and so much more. The skills and interests they have developed whilst at St Peter’s will, I am sure, lead them to confidence and fulfilment in their lives after school.
As well as the academic results they have achieved today, I am very proud of the values the pupils in the Upper Sixth have developed, in particular their compassion for others, their endurance and resilience through the toughest of challenges and their hope and optimism for the future. This combined with the lifelong friendships they will have made in their time at St Peter’s will give them strength for the years ahead.
I wish them the best of luck for the future and look forward to hearing of their many successes.
I would also like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at St Peter’s School who have worked tirelessly and upheld the highest academic and pastoral standards.”
