York school achieves record number of top A-level grades

All Saints RC School was among the most successful schools for results this year in York.

Almost half of the Year 13 cohort achieved three A* to B grades, earning them spots at the most prestigious universities in the UK.

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Head teacher Sharon Keelan-Beardsley said: “We could not be prouder of our students.

“These results are a wonderful reflection of their hard work, determination and ambition, supported by the dedication of our staff and the strong partnership between school and families.”

Katie Wrenn achieved an A*, A*, A, and will go on to study Ecology and Wildlife at the University of Cumbria (Image: Newsquest)

Among the high achievers was head boy Charlie King, who was accepted to study law at the University of York after achieving an AAB in English Language, English Literature and Geography.

Charlie said he will be hoping to pursue family law after his job at a local primary school, where he works as a play worker.

He said: “I really want to help families after spending time at the school, and I want to specialise in family law.”

Climate activist and student Katie Wrenn said she would be attending the University of Cumbria to study Ecology and Wildlife.

The hard-working teen earned an A*, A* and A in Biology, Geography and RE, and will be taking a gap year, volunteering at a Methodist Church to help connect people with faith and nature.

Proud parents. Sid Burne will head to University of Liverpool to study politics and sociology (Image: Newsquest)

Sid Burne collected his results with his parents at school.

He sailed through A-levels in politics, business and PPT and was allocated his spot on the politics and sociology course at the University of Liverpool.

Another student Isaac Morris will take up a place at Princeton University, in the USA, following his gap year, after he represented Great Britain at Under-23 level in rowing – finishing eighth in the World Championships.

Head teacher Ms Keelan-Beardsley said: “A significant number of students achieved As or A* across the board and several achieved three or more A* in all their chosen subjects including Hope Fomekong Zome, Owen Fryer, Monty Parmiter, Oliwia Rosciszewska, Florence Slezak and Ava Thomas-Richards.

“A number of our young people have overcome challenges to achieve superb results, making their success all the more inspiring.

“Whilst academic achievement is important, we are equally proud of the confident, compassionate young people our students have become.

“The country needs a workforce that is flexible, resilient and innovative, and our young people possess these qualities in abundance.

“All Saints students leave us with far more than outstanding exam results; they take with them strong values, a commitment to making a positive difference and the ambition to succeed in whatever path they choose.

“We wish them every happiness and success for the future.”