Sixth form campuses across Unity Schools Partnership have been celebrating their post-16 results today.
Felixstowe School
Felixstowe School is celebrating another year of success for its Sixth Form students, with excellent outcomes enabling them to take their next steps into higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Headteacher Emma Wilson-Downes praised the resilience, determination and ambition shown by students throughout their studies, saying: “We are incredibly proud of our Key Stage 5 students. Their hard work, commitment and the support they have received from our staff, families and wider community have ensured they are ready for the exciting opportunities ahead.
“These results reflect not only academic excellence, but also the way our students have lived our school values throughout their time with us – showing inspiration by aiming high, influence by working hard and making a positive impact, and integrity by being kind and respectful to others.
“Our sixth formers leave us as well-rounded young adults, equipped not just with qualifications, but with the empathy, resilience and moral purpose to make a positive difference in the world.”
Felixstowe School has seen continued strong performance in science subjects, with 100% of students achieving A–C grades across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This was matched in Art, Drama, English Literature, Film and Sport, as well as 100% of students achieving the top grade of Distinction Star in the IT Technicals qualification.
Notable individual successes included Harry Bolton who achieved A in maths, A in physics and Distinction Star in IT. Ferne Hope was also celebrating her A in psychology, Distinction Star in Sport and Distinction Star in Child Development. She plans to go to University of Winchester to study Primary Education with QTS.
Iona Botezatu achieved A in Geography, A in Sociology and B in History, as well as an A in EPQ. Iona will be going to the University of Birmingham to read Law.
Eve Hope achieved A* in Criminology, A in Geography and B in History and is planning to go to Coventry University to study Forensic Psychology.
Martin Nevyanov achieved A in Biology, B in Maths and Distinction Star in IT. He will be reading Computer Science at UEA.
The school extends its congratulations to every student, celebrating their achievements both in the classroom and beyond.
Samuel Ward Sixth Form
Students at Samuel Ward Sixth Form are celebrating their results in A-levels and vocational studies today, which have opened up the doors to future study at university, apprenticeships and employment.
Ollie Dalzell achieved a magnificent A*A*A in Further Maths, Maths and Economics, alongside a B in Business and is now looking ahead to study MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) at Warwick University in September.
There were more top grades across a range of subjects, particularly in Maths, Economics, Art & Design, English Language and Literature and the Sciences. In the vocational subjects, almost half the grades were a Distinction* or Distinction and notable success in Business and Uniformed Services.
Headteacher, Tom Johnston, praised the ambition and resilience of the students, saying: “Since my arrival at Samuel Ward Academy last year, I have been impressed by the students in all year groups, but particularly in the Sixth Form.
“The excellent grades that have been achieved demonstrate very clearly that if you are determined, work hard and take advantage of the excellent support from teachers and staff at the school then students will achieve their ambitions.
“It’s a joy to share the celebrations of the students who have put in the necessary hard work and can now look forward to their first choice university placements or chosen pathway.
“Today is an important milestone for students, their families and the school staff who have supported each student. Thank you to all those who have supported these students who now have the springboard for future success.”
Other notable high-achievers included Alex Dockerill (ABCC), Daniel Quarrell (ABCC) – who are both moving on to study mathematics at the University of Essex and the University of Surrey respectively.
Both Belle Deeks and Felicity Payne are going to Nottingham Trent where they’ll read Psychology and Sport Science and Management respectively. Jessica Lines moves on to the University of Reading to read Ancient History and Archaeology and Joyce Hayden is studying Business Management at the University of Brighton.
Over the course of the last academic year, Haverhill Community Sixth Form has been re-branded to become ‘Samuel Ward Sixth Form’, which reflects the core role the sixth form has in the school.
Alongside a reformed curriculum and enrichment offer for September 2025, there has been significant investment in the resources available for students – with a fully refurbished study centre and café and each student who enrols being given an iPad for use in their studies at both school and home.
Jo Wilson, Assistant Headteacher, added: “There’s never been a better time to join Samuel Ward Sixth Form and continue the Samuel Ward seven-year journey from Year 7 to Year 13.
“It’s been a privilege to work with the Year 13s and I am proud of each one receiving results this year. It’s particularly pleasing that the students have secured the right future pathway for them – whatever their ambitions, including top universities and other routes.”
St Edward’s Academy
St Edward’s Academy is incredibly pleased to celebrate their Year 13 students who received their A-level results today.
Headteacher Jodie Hassan said: “All our students have worked so hard to earn these results and we are unbelievably proud of what they have achieved.
“It was delightful to observe so many students who were able to secure the course and university of their choice this morning.
“We are so happy for our cohort of Year 13s and we all wish them huge success in their chosen pathways.”
Highlights included Temilade Bejide, who is going to study aeronautics and astronautics at Southampton University.
Sam Gibbons is going to study accounting and finance at the University of Kent while Lara Ofosu will be studying biological sciences at the University of Leicester. Ethan Chenthuran will be studying business management and law at SOAS.
Thomas Gainsborough School
Students at Thomas Gainsborough School are celebrating after achieving higher post-16 results than in previous years.
A total of 84.5% of students achieved A* to C grades with 98% achieving A* to E grades,
Among the top achievers were Tommy Bentley who will be studying Chemistry at Oxford after his A* in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Faran Kirkham achieved an A* in Further Maths, Maths and Physics and will be studying Maths at University College London while Thea Reeve got an A* in English Language and Psychology and Distinction * in Health and Social Care. Thea will be studying Psychology at the University of East Anglia.
Headteacher Helen Yapp paid tribute to the success of students, saying: “We are all very proud of the results from this year’s cohort.
“They have worked incredibly hard and also been supported by their families and our staff in what has been a great team effort.
“We look forward to watching them go on to great success in the years to come.”
Other notable successes included George Bowden whose A in English Literature, Film Studies and History will see him study Film Studies at St Andrews University.
While Kyle de La Cruz will be studying Politics at Kings London after his A* in Government and Politics and A’s in Economics and Law.