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SMILES ALL ROUND AS HALF OF ALL GRADES AT A LEVEL ARE STRAIGHT As

The girls at Newcastle Church High have great cause to celebrate today as a phenomenal 50 per cent of all marks achieved are A grades, which is double the national average.

The award winning Newcastle school has even more reason to celebrate this year as three quarters (75 per cent) of the results gained are A&B grades and 88 per cent of the grades are A-C passes.

Amongst this year’s science success stories is Aimi Thompson, 18, of Jesmond, who has achieved four A grades in chemistry, maths, physics and music and is going to take up her place at Imperial College London to study physics.

Aimi said: “I cannot wait to move to London and meet so many new people. Today marks the beginning of a new and very exciting chapter of my life and I couldn’t be happier.”

Francesca Henzell, 18, of Heaton, has gained four A grades, despite breaking her leg just before going on study leave.

Francesca achieved outstanding grades in biology, chemistry, maths and physics and has been offered an intensively competitive place at Edinburgh University to study veterinary science.

Francesca said: “I am stunned with my results as I didn’t expect to get four A’s and all of my friends have done exceptionally well too.

“I am sad to be leaving Church High but excited for the future as it has been my dream to study veterinary science at university.”

Straight A student Rachel Hunter of Gosforth, added: “I am just so thrilled – I couldn’t have hoped for better results. My A’s in religious studies, politics and economics mean that I can go on to study law at Nottingham University so today really has made my dreams come true.

“The only sad part is that I have to say goodbye to Church High. I have made some fantastic friends throughout my schooling and the staff have been so supportive, it really is like one big family.”

Joy Gatenby, head at Newcastle Church High School, said: “I am thrilled at this year’s outstanding results! With 50% of all grades achieved being A grades, we have doubled the national average and furthermore, one third of our A Level students each achieved 3 or more grade As.

“The majority of the 18 straight A students are going on to take much coveted places at several of the UK’s most prestigious universities to study courses with a clear career path.

“At Church High we know that academic excellence is essential but we also equip all our girls to succeed in life, university and the world of work, whatever their strengths.

“Our impressive results are testament to the commitment and hard work of the students, combined with the high level of motivation and support provided by their teachers.

“This year, the girls have excelled across a wide range of subjects and I congratulate them for their well deserved success and wish them the best of luck for the bright future ahead of them.”

For further information about Church High School you can log onto their website at www.churchhigh.com or call them on 0191 281 4306