Students at Kings of Wessex Academy in Cheddar celebrate A-level results with trio each getting four A* grades

After an exceptional year, students at Kings of Wessex Academy Sixth Form in Cheddar are celebrating their A-level and Level 3 vocational results today (August 10).

Given the current situation, statistical trends have not been included, with the focus being on individuals' achievements.

Among this year group's results, there was incredible individual performances. Benjamin Cave Calland achieved four A* and has secured a place at Oxford University to study Chemistry.

Grace Dodd is going on to study Film Studies and English Literature at the University of Manchester having achieved four A* grades.

Sarah Moreman achieved an incredible four A* grades and is planning to study Cognitive Science at the University of Edinburgh.

A place at Glasgow University to study Literature with English Languages and Linguistics also awaits Thea Scott who achieved a fantastic three A* grades in English Language, Literature, Sociology and an A grade in Business Studies.

Further excellent results were achieved by Amy Anderson, Lawrence Atton, Thomas Bishop, Eleanor Bray, Caitlin Tolton all of whom achieved three A* grades.

Thomas Bishop takes up a prestigious apprenticeship with Dyson while university places at esteemed institutions await the others.

Kings' students also demonstrated exceptional progress since the end of their GCSE studies, with many having worked incredibly hard to secure their future next steps.

Among these many achievements, Madison Ballam is planning to study Cardiac Physiology in Southampton, Sophie Burrows will study Psychology at Manchester and Rhys Blake has secured a place to study Medicine.

This has been a challenging year for all the students as throughout their sixth form career, they have experienced disruption and lost learning, restrictions in accessing wider opportunities, and limited chances to visit their desired future destinations.

Despite this, each one has managed to secure their next life stages, including highly competitive apprenticeships and higher education places.

Head teacher, David Wiltshire, said: "I am delighted for the students that their hard work and enthusiasm has been rewarded.

"I am deeply proud of their resilience and it is fantastic to be able to celebrate their successes. I'd like to thank parents for their support throughout their son or daughter's schooling, especially during this last academic year.

"I wish them every success for their future. I am certain each of them will build upon their successes and be highly successful as they pursue their chosen pathway."