A Level Results

16 Aug

Ravens Wood School celebrates success

Ravens Wood School is again celebrating a fantastic set of A level and BTEC results for 2024 with over 220 students receiving over 560 grades. 17% of grades at A level were A*-A, 42% were graded as A*-B, 73% A*-C and the School’s overall A level pass rate was an impressive 99%. Just under a third of all BTEC grades were Distinction* or Distinction and the BTEC pass rate was 100%. We are incredibly proud of all our students; their results demonstrate their hard work and desire to succeed.

We are delighted that all subject areas supported our students to obtain impressive outcomes. Our Mathematics department continued its strong track record with 37% of students achieving A*-A and 83% of Further Mathematics students gaining A*-A. 62.5% of Physics students achieved A*-B, 50% of Sociology and 50% of English Language and Literature students achieved A*-B and 52 % of History students achieved A*-B.

Our pleasing results in results Biology (71% A*-C), Business (79% A*-C), Film Studies (81% A*-C), Geography (85% A*-C), Media (81% A*-C), Religious Studies (77% A*-C) and PE (94% A*-C) show that our broad curriculum continues to support students across the school. This includes students who studied BTECs, with three students gaining Distinction * in Sport, 13 students getting Distinction* -Distinction in Business and 79% of Media students gaining Distinction* - Merit

The following students performed exceptionally well across their subjects:

  • Jack Bevan - Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A*), Computer Science (A) - Reading Mathematics at Durham University
  • Denis Fetahu - Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A*), Chemistry (A*), Physics (A*) - Reading Mathematics at University of Warwick
  • Alex Green - Mathematics (A*), Physics (A*), Further Mathematics (A), Economics (B) - Reading Mathematics and Physics at University of Warwick
  • Daniel Harper - Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Geography (B) - Reading Economics and Mathematics at University of Bristol
  • Bethany Hartigan - PE (A*), Mathematics (A), Economics (A) - Reading Economics and Mathematics at Indiana University
  • Luca Mehta - Mathematics (A), PE (A), Physics (A), Biology (A*) - Reading Mechanical Engineering at University of Warwick
  • Stefan Popesuc - Mathematics (A*), Further Mathematics (A), Computer Science (A*), DT (B) - Reading Computer Science and Mathematics at University of Bath
  • Jack Samson - Economics (A), Psychology (A), Sociology (A) - Reading Management at Loughborough University
  • Oscar Witcombe - Mathematics (A*), PE (A*), Physics (A*), Biology (A*) - Reading Bioengineering at Loughborough University
  • Thomas Townsend - Biology (A), Geography (A), Music (A) - Reading Music at London Guildhall
  • Rene Assock - Psychology (A*), Chemistry (A), Biology (A) - Reading Chemistry at University of Warwick
  • Noor Abdou - Sociology (A*), Gov & Politics (A), Economics (B) - Reading Politics and International Relations at University of Birmingham
  • Donat Kelen - Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Computer Science (A) - Reading Electronic & Electrical Engineering at UCL
  • Millie Beswick - BTEC Sport (Dis*), Business (B), Theatre (C) - Completing an apprenticeship in Law
  • Harvey Bullen - BTEC Sport (Dis*), Business (B), Mathematics (C) - Currently exploring Apprenticeships
  • Zoe Howard - BTEC Sport (Dis), Business (Dis), Media (Merit) - Joining the London Fire Brigade
  • Fraser Macauley - BTEC Business (Dis*), BTEC Sport (Merit), Media (C) - Sports coaching and exploring a career in teaching
  • Jack Withers - BTEC Sport (Dis*), History (B), Economics (C) - Currently exploring Apprenticeships

Once again, Ravens Wood students are now accepting prestigious places at some of the top universities in the country, as well as some of the highest quality apprenticeships. Ravens Wood’s Headteacher, Melanie Lester has congratulated all students: “As a community, we are incredibly proud of all of our Sixth Form students. They have worked extremely hard to secure fantastic results, providing them with a great platform for future success. These excellent outcomes are only possible with the dedication, subject knowledge and hard work of our teachers. Congratulations to all of our students; we wish them the very best of luck in their next steps.”