The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
There were celebrations all round when this year’s A level and vocational results were revealed on Tuesday.
Students across South Holland received their grades after another year of cancelled exams.
The class of 2021 had their results based largely on teacher assessment, along with elements of course work, mock exams and essays.
And the result saw more A* and A grades in A levels than last year.
Nationally the figure for this year was 44.8 per cent – up on last year’s 38.5 per cent.
The last time students actually sat A level exams, in 2019, the percentage of top grades was 25.2 per cent.
Head teachers congratulated all of their students after another difficult year.
“I want to congratulate the students for navigating it as successfully as they have,” said Steve Wilkinson, headmaster at Spalding Grammar School.
“I also want to express my thanks to the teachers who have worked tirelessly in ever-changing and often unclear circumstances, to get the best out of the students and for generating robust, well-evidenced and accurate grades for the students,” said Mr Wilkinson.
The school saw 67.9 per cent grades A* to B, compared to 64.7 per cent last year and 65.1 per cent in 2019.
“I am pleased that we have been able to send a student off to each of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Additionally we have two further medics, one vet and two architects among many others,” he added.
Spalding HIgh School saw 67 per cent A* to B with ‘the vast majority’ securing places at their chosen university.
“We are so proud of our Year 13 students. Despite the challenging circumstances, this is an excellent set of results and we are thrilled,” said headmistress Michele Anderson.
“Their results are testament to their commitment and hard work alongside the support of their parents and carers and the dedication of our experienced staff,” she added.
At University Academy Holbeach, the students saw a 100 per cent pass rate at grades A*-C. Those students on vocational courses had a 100 per cent pass rate at Level 2 with an average grade of Distinction.
“This has been a challenging year and our learners can take pride in their efforts and achievements,” said principal Sheila Paige.
“They embraced the opportunity for online learning during the last academic year and continued their efforts upon their return in September. Their commitment and achievements should not be underestimated and all our learners should be confident and proud that the grades awarded reflect their hard word,” she added.
