10 August 2021
Press release: Ponteland High School A-level and vocational results (August 2021)
Ponteland High School is very pleased to report some outstanding achievements by its students in their A levels and other qualifications this summer.
An amazing 28 of our students (24% of the Year 13 cohort) achieved a clean sweep of all grades awarded at A and/or A*, which is a phenomenal achievement given what they have had to contend with. Notable performances include:
Euan Legg: 4 x A* - Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics
Andrew Miller: 4 x A* - Economics, Maths, Further Maths, Physics
Sophie Benfield: 3 x A* - Biology, Maths, Psychology
Sam Burrin: 3 x A* - Maths, Further Maths, Physics
Lucy Cardno: 3 x A* - Biology, Chemistry, French
Sam Edmondson: 3 x A* - Business Studies, Economics, Maths
Hannah Tumia: 3 x A* - Biology, Chemistry, Maths
Suzannah Fielding: 2 x A* - Biology, Geography; 2 x A - Chemistry, French
Hanan Amer: 2 x A* - Biology, English Literature; 1 x A - Chemistry
Louise Armstrong: 2 x A* - Chemistry, Geography; 1 x A - Maths
Ethan Hannant: 2 x A* - Physics, Spanish; 1 x A - Maths
Sabrina Jackland: 2 x A* - Business Studies, English Literature; 1 x A - History
Isobel Jennings: 2 x A* - Business Studies, English Literature; 1 x A - History
Raffety Walker: 2 x A* - English Literature, Religious Studies; 1 x A - Psychology
Amelia Aitchison: 1 x A* - Art; 2 x A - English Literature, Religious Studies
Emma Fatkin: 1 x A* - Biology; 2 x A - Maths, Psychology
Aliyah Qureshi: 1 x A* - Biology; 2 x A - Chemistry, Maths
William Shanks: 1 x A* - Maths; 2 x A - Further Maths, Spanish
Thomas Storer: 1 x A* - Geography; 2 x A - Maths, Physics
Grace Taylor: 1 x A* - Media Studies; 2 x A - English Literature, History
Harley Rowe-Maguire: 4 x A - Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics
Sam Congleton: 3 x A - Business Studies, French, History
Bailey Dawson: 3 x A - Biology, Economics, Psychology
Max Forrest: 3 x A - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Abigail Langstaff: 3 x A - English Literature, French, Spanish
Benjamin Ling: 3 x A - Chemistry, Maths, Physics
Elizabeth Quigley: 3 x A - Biology, Chemistry, Maths
Moeez Raj: 3 x A - Chemistry, Maths, Physics
This year, following the cancellation of exams, all grades were awarded through a process of teacher assessed grades, against a national standard and approved and awarded by the exam boards. The government is not publishing performance data for any schools or colleges this year due to the varying impact of the pandemic.
Ponteland High School Headteacher, Kieran McGrane said:
“This has been a very trying two-year period for our students as they have endured a great deal of disruption to their studies. Despite this, they have remained positive and worked closely with their teachers to ensure they made excellent progress and are well prepared for their next steps, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and all they have achieved; they have shown determination and resilience in abundance. Our teachers have also worked tirelessly to minimise the impact on students and ensure they have strong foundations should they be progressing onto higher education and study.
“I would like to thank the young people in Year 13 for all they have contributed to our school over the last 5 years and hope that they will look back on their time with us fondly. I know they will do well whatever direction they take and we look forward to hearing about their future successes in time.”
