Year 13 students at the Cotswold School have achieved outstanding results this year. 

Three quarters of the 410 grades they collectively achieved were at A*, A or B. Just over half were either A* or A, and 94 per cent were at A*to C.

Tthe grades awarded following this year’s exams are higher than halfway between the results from 2019 and the teacher-assessed grades of 2021.

More than 75 per centof all those who applied to higher education from The Cotswold School have achieved grades to secure their first choices, with five students accepting offers at Cambridge and Oxford universities.

Head of Sixth Form, Phil White, said: “I couldn’t be more delighted for our Year 13 students and for the results they have achieved today. They have shown incredible tenacity and commitment to rise to the challenges of the past two years, following their cancelled GCSE exams in 2020. 

“Well done to every one of them, to their supportive families and to all the teachers and staff at The Cotswold School, who have worked with such dedication, care and skill to enable them to achieve these exceptional results. 

“Our students’ enthusiasm and hard work has been justly rewarded and they can now look forward to very bright futures.”

Headteacher, Will Morgan, echoed the praise, saying: “I am delighted with our results this year with 51% at A*/A and three quarters at A*- B and importantly, the wonderful destinations that our students have achieved as a result.

“These figures build on our achievements in 2019 (the last year our students sat external examinations) and are in line with our centre-assessed grades of 2020 and 2021, which demonstrates the integrity of our centre-assessed grades during the pandemic period.

“I wish all our Year 13 students a great day of celebration and all the very best for the exciting futures they have in store.”

Students are going on to study in a range of locations.

Arthur, who achieved three A* grades in fine art, geography and mathematics, has won a place on the art foundation course at the University of the Arts London, studying at Camberwell, and is then guaranteed a place on a BA Hons course.

Bethan joined The Cotswold School in the Sixth Form, having previously studied at Norwich School. She has achieved an A* in history, A* in mathematics, A* in music and an A grade in AS level physics. Beth will now go on to study liberal arts & sciences at The University of Birmingham.

Annika, who is skilled in the equestrian field, has balanced her commitments with her academic studies, culminating in A level grades of A* in biology, A* in geography and A* in German. She is currently considering her future options.

Barnaby is taking up his place at Loughborough University to study mathematics and sport science (with a placement year), which he achieved thanks to excellent results in his Level 3 qualifications: A* in A-level mathematics, A in A-level physics and Distinction* in level 3 BTEC sport.

Joe will be progressing to The University of Southampton to study computer science with artificial intelligence, having attained an A* in mathematics, A* in computer science and A in English literature, alongside the A grade in AS level physics he achieved last summer.

Kate  achieved an A* in geography, A* in history, B in music and B in textiles. She is now taking up her place to study Geography at The University of Cambridge (Fitzwilliam College).

Sophia achieved an  A* in mathematics and two A grades in chemistry and further mathematics. She will be studying chemical engineering at Lancaster University and has also been awarded a scholarship throughout her degree from the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers.

Lucy has accepted her place to read geography at the University of Oxford (Mansfield College) having gained an A* in geography, A in chemistry and A in German, together with the A grade she gained in AS level biology in 2021.

Callum achieved three A* grades in history, mathematics, and religious studies. He will now read law at Cambridge University (Downing College).

Finnen, who recently starred in the school play, Beauty and the Beast, achieved an A* in drama, an A* in religious studies and a B in English literature. Finnen is now looking forward to studying drama at the University of Manchester; while Theo, fellow A-level drama student, takes up a place at Exeter.

Martyna attained a double distinction* in her level 3 diploma in health & social care and an A grade in fine art and has secured her place to study early childhood studies at Bath Spa University.

Heidi gained A* grades in both biology and religious Studies, an A grade in Spanish and an A grade in AS level chemistry. She is looking forward to reading anthropology at Durham University.

Guy will be going to the University of Nottingham to study chemical engineering (including an industrial year) having achieved impressive results: two A* grades (in maths and physics), one A (in chemistry) and an A grade in AS level computer science.

Poppy achieved an insurmountable three A* grades in art, geography and history, and will progress to read politics at The University of Leeds.

Ryu will be studying geography at the University of Bristol, having achieved A* grades in mathematics and physics and an A in geography, to add to the A grade he gained in AS level psychology in 2021.

Luca achieved the highest possible grades in his three A levels: A* in French, Spanish and mathematics. He will go on to study Modern Foreign Languages at a Russell Group university.

Scarlett gained A* grades in history and religious studies and an A in economics. She has won a place to read politics and philosophy at The University of Sheffield.

Katie will be going on to study primary teaching (with Qualified Teacher Status) at the University of Winchester, having achieved a double distinction* in her level 3 diploma in health & social care, and A grades in English language and sociology.