A-Level results day 2022: Live updates as students across Wakefield collect their grades
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A-Level results day 2022: Live updates as students across Wakefield collect their grades
Success at Outwood Grange Academy with one in three grades being A* or A
The school is celebrating students’ excellent achievements across the board with almost one in three grades of A-Level results being an A* or A grade.
There were particular highlights for the academy in Art, where every student achieved a grade A*- B and all students on the Photography course were graded an A* or A.
In addition, there were a raft of top grades in Mathematics and Science subjects.
Muhamadu, who is planning on going to University of Nottingham to study Law with Spanish and Spanish Law, said: “I’m really happy with my results, especially my A* as it makes all the hard work worthwhile.
“I’m looking forward to moving away to university and meeting new people.
“I want to become a solicitor and I’m glad I’m on the right path to get there.”
Andy Downing, Principal at Outwood Grange Academy, said: “Academy staff are all so proud of the commitment and resilience shown by our students over the last two years, which has been an inspiration to us all.
“Despite everything, they have been determined to succeed with their studies and I am so pleased that they can now enjoy their successes as they prepare for their next steps in higher education and employment.
“They will always be part of our school community and we are excited to see what they achieve in the future and how they can inspire our younger students.”
Significant improvement in results at Outwood Academy Hemsworth
The school is celebrating students’ excellent achievements across the board with a significant improvement on 2019 exam results, when the school last sat exams.
There were particular highlights for the Hemsworth based academy in Drama where 100 per cent of students achieved a grade A*- B, Art where 8 per cent of students gained grades A*- C and English Language achieving 70 per cent A*- C grades.
In addition, 80% of students achieved a Distinction in Business and 67% of students achieved a Distinction* or Distinction in Health and Social Care.
Toby Rutter, Principal at Outwood Academy Hemsworth, said: “The resolve of our students over the last two years has been nothing short of inspirational.
“Despite everything, they have continued to engage with their studies and I am so happy that they can now enjoy their success and next steps in higher education and employment. 83 percent of our students have secured a place at their first-choice university.
“We have a wonderful alumni programme and are excited to see what they achieve in the future and how they can inspire our younger students.”
Rebekah Hall said: “I have been so scared, so I am relieved to get the grades I need. A big thank you to all the teachers who have taught me over the past two years and helped me achieve the grades.”
Wakefield Girls’ High School with their results
Jeremy Clarkson has also offered his annual A Level advice
Without fail Jeremy Clarkson reminds us every year that he recieved a C and 2 Us and that he turned okay.
Inspiring message for students who did’t get the grades they wanted from Wakefield paramedic
A paramedic from Wakefield has offered an inspiring message to students who have not acheived the grades they wanted.
Clearing information
Clearing is how universities fill remaining places and applications can be made using it if a student is not holding an offer from elsewhere.
More than 47,000 students were accepted through clearing last year.
The most common reason for using clearing is if students didn’t get the results needed for their university offers on results day.
Where to go for help with clearing:
Ucas: 0371 468 0 468
At this time of year, Ucas goes into overdrive.
Staff will not advise on course choices, but are great at sorting out queries on the technicalities of clearing or if you’re having any issues using Hub.
- Exam Results Helpline (ERH): 0808 100 8000
This free telephone exam results helpline is neutral, knowledgeable and non-judgmental. Lines open from 8am on results day.
What are BTEC and T Levels?
BTECs are an advanced level 3 courses and equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
However, they have a shorter work experience period (2 weeks) and are mainly focused on developing key skills during practical sessions in college.
The course is a combination of in-class study and work placement.
T-levels are advanced level 3 courses and are also equivalent to 3 A Levels and were introduced in 2020.
They offer a much longer period of industry placement (usually up to almost 3 months) and aimed at students who are very clear on the career path they wish to pursue.