Sittingbourne Community College announced what it describes as “an outstanding” set of post-16 results.

Of the 76 students who sat the exams this year, 57 achieved A*-C grades, with all of them achieving A*-E.

Out of the 236 exams sat by the teenagers, 116 were marked as A*, A or B grades. In addition to this, over 50% of BTEC L3 grades achieved were a distinction or distinction*.

As a creative and performing arts college it came as no surprise that those studying art, drama, and dance did well.

All students completing A-level art achieved an A* or A grade, while those completing dance and drama BTECs achieved either a distinction* or distinction.

In traditional academic subjects, 100% of students achieved A*-C in A-level maths. There was also strong performances in A-level science and geography.

Other areas which did particularly well were BTEC L3 Business, where 20 out of 25 grades were at distinction or distinction*, and BTEC L3 ICT, where all students achieved at least a distinction.

As a result of their achievements, about 45 students are expected to go on to university.

Trust principal Jon Whitcombe said: “These excellent results are testament to the hard work and determination of students at the college, and the dedication and expertise of the teaching staff.

“We are truly proud of their achievements and wish them the best of luck as they move forward into higher education or employment.”

Fulston Manor staff and students are celebrating another very good set of A-level results.

Out of 93 students sitting the exams, 10 achieved top grades A*-A while 24 achieved two or more at A* to B.

Although not all offers have yet been made or accepted, 43 of the 48 students who applied for higher education have already gained the points necessary to progress to the university of their choice. It is expected that the remaining five will find places through clearing.

Those who did particularly well were Ryan Temple (A, A, A in maths, law and psychology), Elizabeth Bull (A, B, B, C in religious studies, sociology, psychology and history), William Brandon (A*, A, B, B in business studies, financial studies, history and English), Jessica Hewitt (A*, A, B, C in law, sociology, psychology, photography).

Zara Wilkins (A, B, C in law, business studies, health and social care), Amie Sheppard (A, B, C in sociology, photography and English), Sophie Hogben (B, B, C in English, sociology, psychology), Charlotte Hurley (B, B, C in ICT, sociology and English).

Head teacher Alan Brookes said: “It is always rewarding to see the successful outcomes of seven years of work for the majority of students.

“It is also very encouraging to see the excellent results of some students who did not join Fulston Manor until the beginning of Year 12 and who have clearly made the most of their time in the school.

“I am delighted to see top grades being achieved across such a wide range of challenging subjects, from mathematics to religious studies and from law to psychology.

“As an enterprise school it is pleasing to see the continuing success of subjects such as business studies, ICT and financial studies.

“Working in partnership with Borden and Highsted we are able to offer a tremendous variety of advanced level courses for students.

These results demonstrate once again the high quality of this provision and the way in which students have taken full advantage of the opportunities available to them.”

Borden Grammar School students are looking forward to taking up university places or training positions after achieving a good set of results this summer.

Out of the 77 students who took their A levels, 75 achieved at least three passes, while 52 achieved A*, A or B grades.

Ten students achieved three or more A grades among their results.

They are: Connor Baulf, Robert Cooper, Joshua Hughes, Jack McBride, Joe Neeves, Samuel O’Sullivan, Harry Spillett, Ryan Spooner, David Thomas and Matthew Woodhill.
Jack, Ryan and Matthew each achieved two highly-prized A* grades among their results.

Top scholars were Ryan Spooner, with A*, A*, A, A, B grades for his five subjects. He will now go on to study French at the University of London Institute in Paris.

Connor Baulf with A*, A, A, A, will study history at University College, London.
Meanwhile Casey Murphy has won a traineeship at the Bank of England.

Deputy head teacher Laurel Townend said: “Students have worked hard for their results and are to be congratulated on all they have achieved and also for all that they have contributed to the life of the school.

“They have provided excellent leadership among the student body, and have bright futures ahead of them.”

Westlands School is celebrating a 100% pass rate. A total of 109 students sat 325 exams. Of those 189 were graded at A*-B while 283 were at A*-C.

In the traditional academic A levels, 80 students obtained A*-C grades.

The largest numbers of entries were in English literature, English language, and mathematics, and these subject areas performed particularly well.

In vocational subjects there were excellent results, especially in ICT and science.

Head of school Simon Cox said: “This is an outstanding set of results.

“A mixture of hard work from our students and expert teaching from our staff, has resulted in an excellent set of grades.

“I am pleased that we have performed consistently well across the whole range of courses.

“Our students, whether they are off to study academic subjects at university, or moving into the world of work, leave with a solid foundation of qualifications.

“Well done and good luck to them all.”

Highsted Grammar School says 2013 has been a record year for A-level results.
Working in partnership with Borden grammar and Fulston Manor schools, it has once again achieved a 100% pass rate.

Out of the 233 girls who sat exams this summer, 147 achieved A* to B grades while 156 secured at least one A* or A grade.

Those who did particularly well are Hannah Blandon (four A*s) and Kate Ithell (three A*s) while Bromwen Barton, Carrie Ann Bevan, Naomi Butcher, Stephanie Foley, Serena Holloway, Olivia Reynolds, Elizabeth Wetherall and Tom Willett all achieved two A* grades as part of their results.

Overall the majority of students achieved five subject grades with 103 achieving 500 points or more and 35 students achieving 600 points or more.

However, the average point score for students was 97 - the equivalent of three A* grades. As a result, a total of 228 have secured their offer of a university place to commence study this September.

Head teacher Jennifer Payne said: “We offer our congratulations and best wishes to everyone who is leaving Highsted this year and trust that the education they have received will continue to support them throughout their future careers.

“Our students work extremely hard to produce these excellent results and we are very proud of all that they have achieved; they are a credit to themselves and the school.

“We would like to commend the dedication and talent of the teaching staff who, together with the families of our students, have provided much support during their time at the school.”

• For more pictures of students with their results, see next Wednesday's Sittingbourne News Extra.