SIXTH Form students at Ashlawn School celebrated with proud staff, friends and family when they found out their A-level and BTEC results.
Head Girl Lily-Beth Hart got the grades she needed to study Medicine at the University of Sheffield. She said: “I didn’t sleep last night, I was really nervous!
“My time in Sixth Form has been amazing, I loved being Head Girl, volunteering and peer mentoring – all while I was studying – it was so fulfilling and definitely helped me with my university applications.”
Max Beaver achieved ABB to secure his place at Durham University to study Economics.
He said: “After a challenging time last year, I decided to re-sit Year 13 and am so proud of what I’ve achieved. I couldn’t have done it without my teachers, they believed in me and supported me, I can’t thank them enough.”
His proud mum Lisa added: “I am just so proud of Max, he really does deserve these grades. His teachers have championed him and really been there for him.”
Amellia Gerrard achieved A*AA and has her sights set on a career in dentistry. During her time in Sixth Form, she was also a peer mentor for younger students at the school.
She said: “I’m very pleased, I wasn’t expecting to do so well. I’ve enjoyed my time at Ashlawn and hope I can inspire others.”
Aryan Misra is now heading off to the University of Liverpool to study Biochemistry. He said: “The wait’s over and I’m pleased I got my first-choice university. My subject teachers and form tutor were brilliant – thank you.”
Ariyan Chudasama achieved Merits in Applied Science, Business and Sport and will begin his course in Chiropractics at Health Sciences University in Bournemouth. He said: “I am feeling so happy. I was so anxious about today, but I achieved what I expected – it’s a relief. The support I got this year has been amazing.”
Daniel Twigger will now join the Royal Air Force after completing his studies at Ashlawn. He said: “I’m happy with my results and it means I can now go on to my dream career.”
School Principal Paul Brockwell said the students should rightly be proud of their achievements.
He said: “After marking a significant boost in both grades and student progress last year, we are proud to see so many students doing so well yet again in 2025.
“These results reflect not just academic excellence, but a deep resilience and determination and a commitment to giving ‘our best, always’ – an ethos that is at the heart of our school community and was praised during our recent Ofsted inspection.
“It has been wonderful to celebrate with these inspiring young people. They have worked hard to achieve their potential and have really shone – they deserve every bit of success.”
James Higham, CEO at the Transforming Lives Educational Trust which runs the school, added: “Results day is a real highlight of the year for us. A time to celebrate everything that our brilliant students have achieved and to acknowledge those who have championed and supported them along the way.
“As they look to the future, the class of 2025 will now be heading to prestigious universities, higher level apprenticeships and career opportunities – an exciting future awaits.”
