John Port Spencer Academy is celebrating another year of outstanding Post-16 success, with students achieving excellent results and progressing to an impressive range of university, degree apprenticeship and career destinations. This year’s cohort achieved a combined A Level and vocational pass rate of over 98%, with 78 grades awarded at A*/ A.
Students’ hard work and determination have been rewarded with exceptional destinations. 80% of our students are heading to study at university, with students having gained places at Russell Group universities, including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the Universities of Warwick, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham and Bristol.
Among the many success stories is Sol Poxon, who achieved 3 A* grades and an A grade, securing his place to study Economics at the University of Cambridge. Hettie Gormley, who joined the Sixth Form from Derby High School, also achieved 3 A* grades and an A grade and will progress to the University of Bristol to study Veterinary Medicine.
The academy is also delighted to share that a record number of 14 students have secured highly competitive Degree Apprenticeships. These prestigious programmes allow students to gain a university qualification while earning a salary and developing professional experience with leading employers. Students will begin exciting careers with leading organisations including Rolls-Royce, Balfour Beatty, Alstom, the Royal Air Force, E.ON and AtkinsRéalis.
Outstanding individual performances included Marcus Oakley, who achieved 4 A* grades, alongside Amber Artingstall, Greg Martin and Isaac Oakton, who each achieved A* A* A* A. Other exceptional results included Stanley Barnes (A*A*AA) and Poppy Scarr (A*A*AA). Students also excelled on vocational pathways, with Saran Takhar achieving Double Distinction* A* and Theo Underwood achieving Double Distinction* A, B.
Principal, Laura O’Leary, said: “We could not be prouder of our students and their fantastic achievements. A combined pass rate of over 98% reflects their hard work, resilience and determination, alongside the dedication of our exceptional staff and the support of parents and carers.
The destinations our students have secured are equally impressive, with 80% progressing to university and 14 students taking up prestigious Degree Apprenticeships with leading employers. We are excited to see what they go on to achieve and wish them every success for the future.”
John Port Spencer Academy congratulates all students on their achievements and wishes them the very best as they take their next steps.
