Rishworth School students excel on A level results day

Rishworth School students celebrate their A level results

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Students at Rishworth School have once again performed exceptionally, with A-Level grades of A* - C being well above national average.

The results helped secure students places at university to study subjects ranging from Economics and Psychology to Medicine and Accounting and Business Management at Russell Group Universities including York, Manchester, and Leeds.

The proportion of top grades awarded between A* and B was almost 11% above national average, which demonstrates a consistent trend over the past four years.

Rishworth students' success this year ensured the school maintained its’ traditional strengths in STEM subjects.

Students obtained 100% A* - B success in:  Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science, whilst performing equally well at A* - B in Art and Design, and International Languages including: Spanish, Italian, and Chinese.

Those studying BTEC and Vocational qualifications including Sport and Food Science and Nutrition, celebrated 100% achievement, with 96% of grades being within the higher grading boundaries of Distinction* to Merit.

Further success was celebrated by students who achieved their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with 100% of grades awarded at A*-B.

Head of Rishworth School, Dr Anthony Wilkins, celebrated the students' accomplishments.

He said: "The Year 13 Rishworthians have not only demonstrated academic excellence, but also proved themselves to be fantastic leaders and contributors to society.

"We are all incredibly proud of them and their fantastic achievements."

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