Didcot Sixth Form, a partnership between Didcot Girls’ School and St Birinus School, is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its students in this summer’s A Level examinations. This year’s cohort has upheld our tradition of excellence, sustaining the consistently high standards achieved by Didcot Sixth Form students since the return of in-person exams following the pandemic. We are delighted that the grades awarded today reflect their dedication and will enable them to pursue their chosen next steps with confidence.

In summary, for the 202 students who completed their A level studies this year:

• 10% of all entries gained A* grades
• 30% of all entries gained A*-A grades
• 62% of all entries gained A*-B grades
• 98% of all entries gained A*-E grades

We are particularly pleased that:

• 42 students (over a fifth of our cohort) have achieved an average grade of an A or A*
• 86% of our 150 university applicants have secured a place at their preferred institution
• 3 Didcot Sixth Form students are going on to study at Oxford or Cambridge
• 75% of our cohort of 20 Year 12 early entry Mathematics achieved an A* this year (those who go on to study Further Maths in Year 13)
• 3 Didcot Sixth Form students achieved a place at medical school

James Cross, Director of Didcot Sixth Form, said:

"We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students. They have been an outstanding group, showing determination, resilience, and a strong work ethic from the very beginning. What stands out most is the care and support they have shown for one another, as well as their leadership within our school community. They have made a positive and lasting impact, leaving a legacy of improvement and kindness. I have no doubt that each of our leavers is set for success in the diverse paths they have chosen to pursue."

Rachael Warwick, CEO of Ridgeway Education Trust, which includes Didcot Sixth Form, said:

“I am delighted for our students who have achieved much-deserved success in this summer’s examinations. We are extremely proud of them all and grateful for the generous and lasting contribution they have made to our school community. My sincere thanks and gratitude to the many staff who have supported our young people with such commitment and dedication over the last two years. Congratulations to all our students who leave with our very best wishes for the future!”

Arina Bielikova (A* A* A) – University of Middlesex Lera Hich (A* B B) – Kingston University Arina and Lera joined Didcot Sixth Form two years ago having been displaced from Ukraine. Arina said “I am so grateful to my teachers who have been so nice to us and assisted us with everything. I am very proud of myself.” Lera said “Thank you to the teachers as we would not be here without you. They had to pay particular attention and spend extra time with us, and it had really helped us to get to where we are.”

 

Nina Winstone - (A* A* A A) - University of Cambridge “I am grateful to my teachers and my friends and family for support. I feel like I have learned so much about my own resilience through overcoming what I have achieved which is worth so much more than just the grades."

 

Lilia Harris - (A* A* A* A) - University of Cambridge

"I feel as though it could have gone either way but I worked really hard and I am very happy with my results. Thank you to all of my teachers for all of their support and I am very excited to start my degree at Cambridge."

 

 

Chloe Cormack - A* A* A* A (D1-Pre-U Mandarin) - University of Cambridge

"I am so happy. I am really excited for my next steps and I am so pleased that all of my friends are so excited too. Thank you for everyone's help. I am really looking forward to the future."

 

 

 

Anna Riley - A* A* B - University of Sunderland Medical School

"I would really like to say thank you to all of my teachers. I am really happy with my results and I can't wait to start medical school next year, which has always been my dream."