We are really proud of our Sixth Form students, who have worked extremely hard to achieve fantastic A Level results.
Our West Coast Sixth Form (which is a collaboration between The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy) and William Howard School have welcomed students into school today to collect and celebrate their results.
The Headteacher of West Coast Sixth Form and Workington Academy, Mark Bedford said, “Our students have reflected our ethos of ‘Be the Best You Can Be’, as they strive for their own personal success. We are incredibly proud of the students who have achieved the results required to take their next steps, whether that be university, an apprenticeship or employment and we wish them well for the future.”
Nigel Youngman, Headteacher of The Whitehaven Academy commented, “We would like to recognise the individual success stories below and congratulate all the young people on their achievements today.”
Kath Pigdon, Headteacher at William Howard School, added, “This cohort did not sit formal GCSE examinations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and so for many of our students, this would have been the first time they have sat external examinations. They have coped with this intense pressure admirably and, here at William Howard School, we are so proud of the way our students have risen to the challenge.”
Notable successes
West Coast Sixth Form
- Isaac Fillingham achieved two Distinction*s in Digital Media and IT, and two As in Computer Science and Core Maths and will now be heading to Liverpool University to study Computer Science with software development
- Lauren Green achieved two Distinction*s in Business and Digital Media, a Distinction in Applied Science and an A in Extended Project Qualification and will now be heading to Liverpool University to study Criminology
- Jessica Holliday achieved three As in English Literature, Religious Studies and Extended Project Qualification and a B in History and will now be heading to Leeds University to study English Literature
- Liam King achieved three Distinction*s in Business, Sport Science and Applied Science and an A in Core Maths and will now be taking up a Technical and Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at Sellafield
- Isla Parkes achieved two Distinction*s in Business and Applied Science, an A in Core Maths and a B in Geography and will now be heading to Newcastle University to study Business Management
- Bekkie Rothery achieved three As in English Language, History and Core Maths and a B in Religious Studies and will now be heading to Liverpool University to study Law with Criminology
- Luke Thompson achieved an A* in Maths, two As in Further Maths and Physics and a B in Chemistry and will now be heading to Sheffield University to study Physics and Astrophysics.
William Howard School
- Jenson Copley achieved two A*s in Maths and Physics and an A in Chemistry and will now be heading to Lancaster University to study Physics with Astrophysics
- Grace Elder achieved an A* in Extended Project Qualification, two As in English Combined and Drama and a Distinction* in Media BTEC and is taking a gap year
- Olivia McPherson achieved an A* in Biology and As in Chemistry and Maths and will now be heading to Glasgow University to study Medicine
- Hannah Maddock achieved two A*s in Philosophy and Psychology and a B in Maths and will now be heading to Cambridge University to study Philosophy
- Amy Saunders achieved 3 As in Chemistry, Maths and Physics and has a Degree Apprenticeship with AkzoNobel
- Isaac Sparke achieved two A*s in Maths and Physics and an A in Further Maths and will now be heading to Newcastle University to study Physics with Astrophysics
- Rebecca Storey achieved four A*s in Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Further Maths and will now be heading to Durham University to study Mathematics
- Twins Keira and Melissa Thompson studied the same subjects of Child Care, Food Science and Health and Social Care and achieved Distinctions in all their subjects
- Jake Wright achieved two A*s in Business and PE and an A in Law and will now be heading abroad to study Business Management.
