Flintshire students celebrate A-Level success as results roll in

Students across all school-based sixth forms in Flintshire are celebrating today as the class of 2024 receives their long-awaited A-Level exam results.

The day marks a significant milestone for these young individuals, with results reflecting years of hard work and dedication.

Councillor Mared Eastwood, Cabinet Member for Education, Welsh Language, and Culture, expressed her heartfelt congratulations to the students.

“The Council warmly congratulates all post-16 learners in Flintshire on their hard work in achieving their results. I know that these young people have worked hard, and I hope the qualifications they receive today enable them to move to the next step of their journey, whether in education, training, or employment. I am delighted for all of them and wish them every success.”

Chief Officer for Education and Youth, Claire Homard, also praised the achievements of Flintshire’s students, highlighting the collective efforts that led to this success.

“Today is the culmination of years of hard work undertaken by Flintshire’s students and the skill and dedication of their staff in preparing them for their examinations. Each young person can be very proud of their achievements, and I wish them every success in their future. I acknowledge the support of their families as well in guiding them throughout their studies.”

Schools across the county are sharing in the celebrations, with Flint High School, Hawarden High School, and Alun School particularly highlighting their students’ impressive performances.

Flint High School is immensely proud of the achievements of its Year 13 students. Headteacher Claire Millington expressed her excitement at seeing so many students continuing their education at university. “I am immensely proud of the achievements of our Year 12 and 13 students. Our staff and parents have focused on supporting the students and on encouraging them to work hard and give 100 percent effort. This attitude has really paid off in these results.”

Notable achievements at Flint High School include:

Alyssa Hough will be studying Animation at Reading University.

Joe Williams will be studying Computer Science at Aberystwyth University.

Tayler Jones will be studying Drama and Creative Writing at Chester University.

Sarah Massey will be studying English and American Studies at Nottingham University.

Megan Pearson will be studying Sport Psychology at Loughborough University.

Cerys Hughes will be studying Policing at York University.

Jay Harmes will be studying English Literature at Reading University.

Jessica Roberts, one of the top performers, achieved A*AAB and will study Theatre Design at Salford University.

Stevie Duncan, another top performer, achieved A*AB and will study Psychology at Cardiff University.

Flint High School: Megan Pearson, Stevie Duncan, Jess Roberts and Amelia Janecka

The school’s Year 13 LLS sport students also excelled, with Heather Clarkson (DDD*) going on to study Sports Coaching at Liverpool Hope University and Leda Tsvetkova (D*DD) pursuing Sport and Exercise Science at Chester University.

Sam Harbour, Head of Sixth Form at Flint High School, commented on the results: “I am really pleased with our results this year. We are delighted with the students’ achievements and wish them all the best in their future pathways: university, further education, apprenticeships or work. We know that their experiences at our school over the years have helped prepare them for the challenges and successes that lie ahead of them.”

Hawarden High School Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form, Mrs. Izzi Birch, also expressed her pride in the school’s results. “I am immensely proud of our students’ remarkable accomplishments in their A-levels this year. Their perseverance and commitment, especially in navigating through challenging circumstances throughout their education, are truly commendable.”

Notable achievements at Hawarden High School include:

Callum Evans has achieved an outstanding set of results, earning an A*AAAA in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Design & Technology, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate. He will be pursuing a degree in Financial Mathematics at the University of Nottingham.

Lily Lochhead is on her way to fulfilling her dream of studying medicine at Keele University after securing AAAA in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Katy Ellis has also excelled, achieving a brilliant AAAB in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Design & Technology, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate. She will be studying Mathematics at Lancaster University.

Erin Fordhawley has secured her place at the University of Manchester to study medicine, having earned an impressive AAAB in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Rowan Foster has done incredibly well, attaining A*AAA in Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate. He will study Environmental Science at Lancaster University.

Head Student Annie Small, who achieved A*AAB in Physical Education, Mathematics, Biology, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate, will be heading to the USA to study following her successful scholarship application.

Lili Coppack will be studying Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Leeds after achieving A*AAB in Sociology, Mathematics, the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate, and History.

Hannah Brambles has achieved an outstanding set of results with AAAA in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate. She will now study Chemistry, with a year in industry, at the University of Bristol.

Milly West will read History at the University of Edinburgh after her hard work earned her AAAA in Chemistry, History, English Literature, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Katy Anglesea has been accepted onto the PWC-sponsored accounting degree at the University of Nottingham after achieving AAAB in Mathematics, Business, Chemistry, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Elinor Travis will study Pharmacy at Cardiff University after attaining AAAB in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Kamil Czerpak has secured a Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Solutions at Airbus, having achieved AABC in Mathematics, Design & Technology, Computer Science, and the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.

Alun School reported an exceptional set of results, with Head of Sixth Form Lynne Williams and Headteacher Jane Cooper commending the students’ efforts.

Top achievers at Alun School include:

• Stephanie Jonas 4A* (French, Music, History, Maths), 1A (Further Maths) going to the University of Oxford to study
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  • Eve Allen – 3A* (German, History, Politics) going to the University of Leeds to study History
  • Ana De Melo Coradassi – 2A* (Chemistry, Physics), 1A (Biology) taking up a role in engineering with Heidelberg Cement
  • Katy Rushforth – 2A* (Biology, Chemistry), 1A (Physics) going to the University of Liverpool to study Medicine
  • Eleanor Smith – 2A* (French, German), 1A (Politics) going to the University of Leeds to study Modern Languages
  • Seren Dando – 4A (Welsh Bacc, Biology, Maths, Psychology) going to the University of Liverpool to study Psychology

Alun School: Stephanie, Eve and Ana