Perfect pass rate at A Level for 2022
It has been another fantastic year of results for our A-level students, who have emerged from the challenge of recent years with a 100% pass rate and a truly positive outlook for the future that awaits.
The Class of 2022, who had missed out on the traditional examination process for their GCSE studies, rose to the challenge of A-levels examination, exceeding their baseline scores and out-performing on every single measure with almost a quarter of all grades at the highest level of A* and A. Success was enjoyed across all subjects including Music, History, Drama, Chemistry and Psychology, with students now going on to university or degree apprenticeships to study such courses as Architecture, Environmental Science, Fine Art, Politics, Journalism and Mechatronic Engineering.
Bridgewater’s Head of Sixth Form Mrs Minta, together with her successor Mrs Hilton, said: “The pride we have for these students, many of whom have faced some incredibly difficult personal challenges this last year, is shared throughout the school. Your A-level results define your next steps in life, therefore to perform in such a way despite the absence of the all-important examination experience, this cohort have given themselves the best possible platform for future success and we cannot wait to see what they go on to achieve.”
Collective success also featured some outstanding individual performances by this year’s cohort.
Rosie Edwards, a talented artist and Grade 7 violinist and pianist, achieved two A*s and an A in Music, Art and English Literature, and leaves Bridgewater to complete a Fine Arts degree at the University of Chester.
Rowan Blessing, who was awarded an A* for her Extended Project Qualification looking at the extent to which the government abandoned the younger generation in 2020, and completed a virtual work experience placement in Politics with Springpod, is heading to the University of York to read Politics and International Relations. The former Head Girl has been part of the Bridgewater family from the age of three and hopes to pursue a career in politics.
Callum Roscoe, having completed two A-levels in Biology and Chemistry and an AS-level and BTec Diploma in ICT, hopes to one day join the Royal Marines as a physiotherapist and joins UWE Bristol to study Physiotherapy.
Passionate environmentalist and conservationist Mia Fraser, who volunteers at The Wildlife Trust and completed an Ecology internship with Operation Wallacea, begins a Higher Level Degree Apprenticeship with innovative global engineering group Jacobs.
Marianne Garcia-Cox was delighted to receive two As and a B in Religious Studies, Spanish and Business Studies, and goes on to the University of Manchester to read Philosophy and Religion.
Former Head Boy Scott Woodford, whose journey at Bridgewater is a real family affair with brother Matthew and sister Eloise both former and current students, has secured a prestigious Higher Level Degree Apprenticeship in Business with JCB.
Accomplished artist Jessie Yu, takes her place at Loughborough University to study Architecture, with a highly impressive total of four A-levels, including two A* grades.
Elite international athlete Aimee Lawrence, completed three A-levels, an AS-level and BTec Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence, is reading Business Psychology at Bath Spa University where she will continue her training with the GB Artistic Swimming Team.
Maddy Porter, Deputy Head Girl and keen horse rider, continues her studies at University Centre Myerscough beginning a Bachelor of Art course in Equine Management.
Judy Nairn, Headmistress adds: “We are delighted with these achievements. Nationally the grade boundaries have been seen to be higher than last year and yet all of our young individuals have emerged with fantastic results, truly fulfilling their own potential. This is testament both to the dedication and hard work of those pupils and our exceptional teaching staff. We very much look forward to following them on their chosen paths and wish them well for the future.”
For anyone wishing to learn more about the benefits of a Bridgewater Sixth Form education, visitors are invited to attend the Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th October, from 6pm.
