Rossall School’s commitment to academic excellence continues to yield outstanding outcomes for its students with yet another set of fantastic public examination results across all three distinctive curricular routes on offer.
Earlier this Summer, students enrolled upon the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme received their results, achieving an average diploma score of 34 points which, from both a national and global perspective, constitutes a very strong performance. This morning it was time for those students who have spent the last two years studying for A levels and/or BTEC qualifications to celebrate their successes.
Almost half of all grades awarded to Rossall students this summer were A* or A and, amongst those studying BTEC, well over 80% achieved nothing lower than a Distinction.
In terms of UCAS points, almost 60% of the Upper Sixth Form cohort at Rossall come away from their examinations with the equivalent of AAB (at A level) or above.
Furthermore, as expected, a high number of students have achieved a clean sweep of ‘A*’ and ‘A’ grades. Rossall has seen a 50% increase in the proportion of ‘A*’ grades awarded and a 25% increase at ‘A/A*’ level, underlining the School’s ongoing commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence.
Every year Rossall students progress to some of the most prestigious university courses here within the UK. This year is no exception, and this autumn Rossall students will begin undergraduate studies at Cambridge, Imperial College London, Manchester, Warwick, Durham, Edinburgh, York, Leeds, UCL, King’s College London, Loughborough, Sheffield, Queen’s Belfast and countless other Top20/Russell Group universities. They will study an extraordinarily diverse range of subjects including Architecture, Archeology, Biochemistry, Bioveterinary Science, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Medicine Music, Physics, Psychology, Graphic Design, Economics and Business Management, English Literature and Philosophy. A considerable number of our students are moving on to study at some of the most academically sought after destinations around the world including Australia, USA, Spain, Japan and the Netherlands. Two thirds of those opting to go to university within the UK will go to Top 20/ Russell Group universities.
Additionally, students have secured places on highly competitive degree apprenticeship programmes at BAE Systems and Fujitsu. Their success is reflective of an industrious culture amongst the student body as well as the multiple opportunities available at Rossall to develop the social and communication skills necessary to succeed in some of the most successful international companies.
Individual Successes
Whilst many students will be celebrating achieving the ambitious goals they have set for themselves, Daniel Cahalin and James Devine, stand out as two of Rossall’s top performers, both celebrating two A*s and two As across Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Business and Economics, with James maintaining such top grades whilst playing football for the Independent Schools Football Association (ISFA). They are both off to university to study Mathematics at Newcastle and Warwick respectively.
Caden Lau, performed fantastically well achieving three D* in BTEC Sport (equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level) plus an A in Chinese. Emma Siddall, who also achieved three D* in the BTEC is looking forward to advancing her professional football career having signed a contract with Burnley FC.
Other students who have attained a clean sweep of ‘A’s and ‘A’s include
Gabriel Bateson, with As in Latin, Greek and History will be pursuing Classics at Cambridge.
One of the school captains, Sophia Hill achieved ‘A*,A,A,A’ plus an ‘A*’ in her EPQ whilst being instrumental in ensuring the School’s record-beating performance in girls’ football on the national stage.
Leopold Jahn, who achieved A*AA will be heading off to study Management at ESCP Business School, ranked amongst the top in the world by the Financial Times.
Miranda Leeming, having achieved A*AA is going to study Archeology and Social Anthropology at Edinburgh.
Bozhen Tsarytsyn, from Kiev, who joined Rossall School’s signature Piano Academy has achieved his dream of winning a scholarship to the Royal Northern College of Music to study with the internationally acclaimed pianist, Kathryn Stott. He is one of three students this year to have been awarded places at one of the UK’s leading music conservatoires.
As is the case every year, there are a number of Rossallians heading abroad to pursue courses at top international institutions, often with very substantial scholarship offers. In particular, Ryan Gavin, the school’s Golf captain this year, who is particularly proud of his ‘A’ in A Level mathematics, is heading to Tennessee, USA. Beth Strutton and Grace Pilling, both leading members of Rossall’s Football Academy, will also be heading to the United States on substantial scholarships.
Leo Beswick, with the equivalent of ‘A*A*A’ will be attending a leading theatre school, Rose Bruford College, to study American Theatre Arts having contributed heavily to the theatrical life of the school over the last three years with leading roles in West Side Story, Chicago and Anything Goes. Of her time at Rossall Leo said:
“I am grateful to Mr Holdsworth who allowed me to grow into the person I am today thanks to his unwavering support last year. This is a place where you can dream big and believe that anything is possible.”
The School offers a number of Sixth Form scholarships and bursaries and welcomes enquiries from potential applicants with the scholarship application deadline set in late November of each year. If you would like to find out more about Rossall then please contact [email protected] or phone 01253 774201.
Comment from the Director of Sixth Form
Nick Crombie, Director of Sixth Form added:
I am really proud of the results of this fantastic cohort. They have achieved record-breaking success for the School, and have been instrumental in shaping the academic culture of the Sixth Form. What is most impressive is the diversity of destinations, reflecting the global nature of our community. They have been a pleasure to work with and we hope they will stay in touch. We wish them all the best for their exciting futures.
Headmaster’s comment
Reflecting upon this year’s results, Headmaster Jeremy Quartermain commented:
We are delighted with the outstanding results which this cohort of students have achieved. Collectively, they have exemplified the ambition and intellectual vibrancy of the prevailing culture within the Sixth Form but, of course, it is their individual stories that inspire us beyond measure. It is particularly heartwarming to see so many local students now on the path to fulfilling their dreams having had the opportunity to benefit from the superb quality of teaching and learning that is the hallmark of a Rossall education.
