YEAR 13 students from The King Alfred School Academy have received their A level results today (Thursday, August 17).

Pupils from the Highbridge school, many of which hail from Worle and Weston, received their A Level results after sitting their exams during the summer term. 

This was the first time these students had sat formal exams following the cancellation of their GCSE exams in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.

Emily Murphy has achieved the title of top performing student, gaining two A* grades in Maths and Further Maths and one A grade in Chemistry. 

Emily will now be studying Maths at Bristol University. 

Tom Hicks gained one A* in Maths and two A’s in Further Maths and Chemistry and will study Chemistry at Durham University. 

Sam Davey gained three A grades in Business Studies, Computer Science and Maths and will study Computer Science at Durham University. 

Darragh Joyce gained two A grades in Maths and Chemistry and one B grade in Biology.

Piers Stock gained two A grades in Maths and Chemistry and a B Grade in Further Maths and will study Chemistry at Durham University. 

Weston Mercury: Many students will be heading off to university.Many students will be heading off to university. (Image: King Alfred School Academy results)

Principal of the school, Dan Milford, said: “Yet again we are immensely proud of our Sixth Form students who have worked incredibly hard over the past two years in securing these grades. 

“Having to sit their A level exams, having not sat their GCSE’s in 2021, was tough, yet they showed great resilience and determination in doing so. 

“We now wish them well as they embark on university, apprenticeships and work life across the country. They have done so well.” 

Gregg Morrison, director of Secondary Education for The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT), said: “Everyone in the family of TPLT schools is extremely proud of the achievements of King Alfred’s Year 13 students. 

“Well done to all of the students and their families and we wish you all the best for the future. 

Weston Mercury: What an achievement.What an achievement. (Image: King Alfred School Academy results)

“As a school TKASA is continuing to thrive under the superb leadership of Dan Milford and his great team, and that includes Doug Radnidge’s role as Head of Sixth Form.”

If you are keen to join the TKASA Sixth Form, then they still have places available for September.

Please contact the head of Sixth Form, Mr Radnidge, if you are interested on doug.radnidge@tkasa.theplt.org.uk.