Excellent A level and BTEC achievements: Congratulations, Class of 2020!

• 12% of A level grades are A*
• 33% of A level grades are A*/A
• 60% of A level grades are A*-B
• The mean result for A level students is 121 UCAS points, equivalent to BBB grades
• 50% of students studying for BTEC qualifications achieved Distinction*, equivalent to A* at A level
• 100% pass rate in the BTEC Extended Diploma

Students have gained places at a wide variety of higher and further education institutions, including The University of Cambridge, Durham University, Bristol University, University College London, Warwick University, Amsterdam University College, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), Technische Universiteit Delft, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Universiteit Leiden, University of the Arts London, The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Leeds Arts University.

They will be studying subjects ranging from Medicine, Veterinary Science and Anthropology to Fine Art, Law and Economics and Criminology, as well as Mathematics, English, Engineering, Sound Technology, Hotel Management, Fashion Design, and Ship Science. Undergraduate courses this year also include Production Arts for the Screen, Film Production, International Business, Social Care and Community Practice, Fashion Communication and Promotion.

Academic excellence maintained in an uncertain year

Paul Topping, Headteacher of SSV and Executive Leader at the (BSN) explained that he was delighted with the school's Sixth Form results; especially in the circumstances of this particular year.

“As students received their results today, I have observed a resilience, a determination to succeed, and a renewed sense of optimism. It is no coincidence that we place an emphasis on all three of these characteristics during the school year and I am sure their development is reinforced during times of adversity.

“I sincerely believe that this student generation, whose education has been most impacted by Coronavirus, will become the one that grasps opportunities through the next decade. These students will become agents for change and their ideas, entrepreneurialism, and desire to continue improving the world will be one of the enduring legacies of the 2019/20 academic year.

"Head, Hand and Heart" values and dedicated support network

Paul Topping goes on to thank the teachers and support staff who continually show dedication, passion and commitment to our Sixth Form students' all round well being: 

"Students’ success is always achieved through hard work and determination in their studies and with the commitment and professionalism of staff. I would like to thank colleagues for their continuing dedication and Governors and parents for their encouragement and support.

“I would like to recognise, particularly, the leadership of Mr Lloyd, Mrs Andrews and the Sixth Form team as well as Miss Street and the Careers staff.

“This is a school where individual students are really known and understood. We are extremely proud of each and every one and wish them all well as they embark on this new and exciting stage of their lives at destinations across the world.

“Together with our excellent IB results and with the thriving Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award at Gold level, our A level and BTEC outcomes demonstrate the success of the broad range of Sixth Form programmes at the BSN.”