Hirst High School students open A-level results

Posted by The Journal on Aug 20, 09 12:00 PM in School news

As teenagers scored record results in their A-levels again this year, students from Hirst High School, Ashington, were over the moon to discover they'd got the grades they needed to go to university.

Coral Appleton, 18, pictured, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, got Bs in psychology and maths and a C in biology. She is going to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh to study maths.

Coral Appleton and Cory Brydon from Hirst High School, Ashington, celebrate their A-level results

She said: "I'm very pleased with my results. I've always liked maths and it has always been my strongest subject."

Cory Brydon, 18, pictured, also from Newbiggin, achieved three Bs in media studies, ICT and product design.

He is looking forward to starting a course at Northumbria University in computer games, design and production.

He said: "I've done better than I expected. My ambition is to design video games."

Hirst achieved an overall A-level pass rate of 91%, up 1% from last year.

Headteacher Lesley Craig said: "Everyone has put in a tremendous amount of effort and I am delighted it has paid off."

Hirst High will reopen as part of an academy in September.

Grades are still being analysed for Northumberland schools, but they are expected to announce record results.

Coun Lesley Rickerby , executive member for children's services at Northumberland County Council, said: "Well done to all the students in Northumberland picking up their A-level results today.

"We wish them every success for the future, whatever career or study path they choose to follow.

"Recognition also goes to school staff and parents for the tremendous support and encouragement they have given to these students."

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