University Academy Holbeach students celebrate school's best A-Level results in 2022
Students at University Academy Holbeach are celebrating after one of the school's most successful A-Level result days.
The youngsters' hard work paid off as they accumulated the most A* results in the Park Road school's history - with principal Sheila Paige delighted.
A number of students will now be heading off across the country for their studies - and Ben Harcourt-Sharpe is 'very excited' for a new chapter at the University of Oxford.
The 18-year-old earned an A* in Politics and As in Law and History - and he will be studying the latter at the world famous institution.
"I can't believe it," he said.
Meanwhile, Amy Chamberlain (18) was very happy with her Bs in Art, Biology and Chemistry.
The Holbeach St Johns youngster is now gearing up for a new adventure at the University of Lincoln - where she will be studying Biomedical Science.
Fellow 18-year-old and science-lover Matthew Mayer was over the moon as he achieved A* star grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
He is now set to take his passion further by studying Biochemistry at the University of Bath.
Pawel Nieweglowski (17), who lives in Sutton Bridge, also impressed with two A* results in Chemistry and Biology.
He was 'very happy and pleased' to have also earned As in Mathematics and Music.
Pawel is now heading to the University of Nottingham to study Aerospace Engineering.
Mason Earle has earned a spot at the University of Lincoln as well, where he will study Business.
The 19-year-old achieved Bs in Business and Finance in his A-Levels - as well as a C in Law.
He said: "It will do for the amount of work I put in."
Mikey Baxter (18) is on his way to Durham University after bagging three A* grades in English Literature, Politics and Religious Studies.
He will be studying Philosophy and Politics, and said: "It was very hard work but it all paid off."
Friends Jack Hargrave and Lewis Hardy were delighted this morning after shining with distinctions in their Business BTECs.
Jack (18), currently living in Moulton, is now looking forward to a degree apprenticeship - while Lewis (18) was 'very happy as well' as he plans for a move to the University of Reading to study Business and Management.
Natasha Hanson (18) also passed her Business BTEC with distinction.
She was 'very happy', and is already shopping ahead of her move to the University of Lincoln to study Business and Management.
Principal Sheila Paige said: "University Academy Holbeach students have excelled in a record year for results in A-Level and Technical and Vocational qualifications which saw a 100% pass rate and an increase in the number of A* grades awarded to students.
"Students have excelled and they have been awarded excellent results which duly recognise their hard work and resilience. After being denied the opportunity to take examinations in the summer of 2020, our learners have been able to demonstrate their academic excellence and have been awarded with a suite of grades that are reflective of their drive and determination during times of change and uncertainty.
"I should like to commend each and every one of our students on their achievements. They will know how hard they worked and the challenges that they have overcome.
"This has been a stressful period with them experiencing national examinations for the first time.
"We are delighted for all of them and are pleased that they will be able to pursue their ambitions.
"Some students who were overwhelmed by their grades are Ben Harcourt-Sharpe, Mikey Baxter, Matthew Mayer, Pawel Nieweglowski and Natasha Hanson.
"Ben will fulfil his ambition to attend Oxford University where he will study History having achieved grades at A* and A. He is our first student to pass the Oxbridge entry requirements and he will be an inspiration to other pupils past and present. I know that he and his family are very proud of his success and we should like to congratulate him on his achievements.
"Having both achieved three grades at A* Mikey will pursue studies in History and Politics at Durham University and Matthew will undertake Biochemistry at Bath. Pawel will study Aerospace Engineering after achieving four A-Levels at grades A* and A. Natasha will study Business and Management at the University of Lincoln having gained 3 grades at Distinction*. These are fantastic results and all students should feel very proud.
"Learners are now equipped for a variety of routes including employment and degree apprenticeships. They have exciting futures ahead of them and a raft of experiences to enjoy.
"I should like to thank parents and carers and staff for their hard work and support in what have been challenging times. We wish all our learners well for their next journey and look forward to hearing about their future endeavours and successes."
