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Outstanding A Level Results at Wisbech Grammar School

13th August 26

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We celebrated another year of exceptional A Level success as our pupils received a superb set of results that reflect on their hard work.

This year’s cohort achieved its strongest A Level results in many years, outperforming national statistics especially at grades A*–A. This has opened doors to leading universities, higher and degree apprenticeships, and employment opportunities across a wide range of career pathways.

“Today is about celebrating the achievements of every one of our pupils. Their results are the culmination of years of hard work and a determination to succeed. They have embraced every opportunity available to them and it has been a privilege to watch them mature into confident, compassionate young adults. We are immensely proud of them and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make as they embrace their next steps.” – Mr Rimmer (Headmaster)

Among the many outstanding individual achievements were:

Emilia C – A*, A*, A*, A* – progressing to Durham to study Engineering

Pavan P – A*, A*, A*, A – progressing to Queen Mary University of London to study Medicine

Keegan C – A*, A*, A, A – progressing to Bristol University to study Maths

Florence C – A*, A*, A, A – progressing to University of Surrey to study Music & Sound Recording (Tonmeister)

Nina F – A*, A*, A – who will be taking a gap year

Jacob F – A*, A, A, A – progressing to Lancaster University to study Medicine.

George M – Distinction*, A, A, A progressing to Loughborough to study Accounting and Finance

Jasper P – A, A, A, A – progressing to Durham University to study Natural Sciences

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Following a gap year, Alumni Theo D will also be taking the next exciting step by joining Cambridge University to study Architecture. We are delighted to see Theo progress to one of the world’s leading universities and look forward to seeing where this next chapter takes him.

Many pupils have secured places at their first-choice universities including Cambridge, Durham, Newcastle, Leeds, Bristol, Loughborough, Manchester, Lancaster, Queen Mary University of London and other leading institutions to study a diverse range of subjects including Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Maths, and Accounting and Finance. Others will begin competitive apprenticeships and professional pathways across a broad range of sectors.

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Reflecting on what studying at WGS has taught them, Head of School George M said “Things will always go wrong but try to learn from your mistakes rather than feeling bad about them at the time.”

Jacob F added: “Balance your social life and your work and make sure you take up all the opportunities available to you”.

Emilia C reiterated “Hard work pays off. Push yourself, but make sure you balance it with time off”

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Academic success is only one part of the Wisbech Grammar School experience. Alongside their studies, this year’s leavers have excelled in sport, music, drama, leadership, community service and enrichment activities, embodying the school’s commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Congratulations to all pupils receiving their results today. The entire Wisbech Grammar community wishes them every happiness and success as they move onto the next exciting chapter of their lives.

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