YSGOL Eirias students received their A-Level results today, as staff at the school say students “proved that there is nothing that can stop them”.

A school spokesperson said: “At Ysgol Eirias, students proved that there is nothing that can stop them!

“There were outstanding results in all of the programmes delivered.

“Whilst all areas celebrate remarkable results, of particular note for increased or sustained exceptional results area English Language, French, History, PE, Welsh Baccalaureate and Maths – including Further Maths and Finance.

“All students have secured their futures in areas of interest, most being accepted for their first choice.

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“There was an unprecedented number of students achieving the highest grades, with a very high number achieving multiple A*s and A grades.

“Future destinations are always an aspect that we place great emphasis upon and we are so proud that our learners are accessing diverse programmes and pathways.”

Some notable performers included:

  • Dan Hamilton-Steward (3A*s & 1A) is studying Physics with Astrophysics at University of Manchester
  • Deema Al Barazi (3A*s & 1A) is studying Physics with Philosophy at Kings College, London
  • Michal Kotlarek (3A*s & 1A) will be studying Physics at Lancaster University
  • Annie Darbyshire (4 A*s) is going on to study Classical Studies at Bristol University
  • Dan Carmichael (4 A*s) is studying Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University
  • Katie Thompson (3A*s & 1A) has successfully gained a place in a Higher Apprenticeship at JCB
  • Catrin Humphries (A* & 3As) and Grace Ward (4As) will both study Veterinary Medicine
  • Emma Wetton (3A*s &1A) will be studying English Language at Bristol University

There has been a significant interest in Law this year and a high number of students have gained access to Law courses in Durham, Lancaster and Liverpool, including Alex Dawes, Alisha Priestley, Lily Gledhill-Davies, Rhian Williams, Lily-Rose Leong, Hannah Dopson and Caitlin Gilmore.

Two students will be accessing Zoology at Bangor University (Adam Lloyd and Isabella Dallaway), and Abbie Taylor will be studying Animal Management at Rease Heath.

Three students have been successful in their application to Football, Business and Media at UCFB (William Joshua Brown, Joey Howe ad Dane Nelson).

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George Edwards will be pursuing a career in Quantity Surveying at Liverpool John Moores University, while Niamh Chamberlain will be studying Illustration in Leeds and Isabelle Cobley has been successful in her application for Midwifery, also in Leeds.

After some time out working, Sebastian Smith will be moving on to read Law at Cambridge University at the same time that his brother Nathaniel Smith will be off to study Marketing at the University of Liverpool.

A school spokesperson added: “It is not possible to mention all students by name here but we congratulate each and every one for their resilience, determination and sheer hard work.

“Our exceptional results are a reflection of the quality and high standard of the young people that we are privileged to work alongside.

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“We would also like to thank our dedicated staff for guiding our learners though this turbulent time, preparing them for their A level exams.

“We thank our parents, communities and governors for their support in ensuring the achievements and success of all our pupils.

“On behalf of Ysgol Eirias, we are all very proud of the hard work that our learners have put into their studies and are delighted with their achievements and wish them the very best for their future at university or the world of work.”

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