A Level Results Day 2024

Students celebrate excellent A-level results at The Carlton Academy

Sixth Form students from The Carlton Academy, part of the Redhill Academy Trust, are celebrating excellent A-level results with 18.8% of grades secured at A* to A and over 42% being A* to B.

This year sees more than 50 students progressing onto university, with a significant number heading to Russell Group Universities, whilst others have successfully gained apprenticeships.

Head of Sixth Form, Ms Amy Jennings, said: “Our students have worked immensely hard to achieve these results: the time, energy and passion with which they worked was remarkable and it has been a privilege to see the class of 2024 develop into the strong and independent adults that are clearly ready for any new challenge that awaits them. We congratulate the individual success of every student and we are immensely proud of their achievements.  These results are a true reflection of their determination and potential. We wish our students every happiness in the next exciting step of their lives.”

With many Carlton students now heading to universities across the country, the selection of subjects being studied is vast, ranging from Archaeology, Computer Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, to Biochemistry, Nursing, Physics and Maths, Psychology, Law, Fine Art and Journalism. 

Particular successes include Sam Hawkyard (A* grades in Product Design and Maths and A grades in Further Maths and Physics) who has secured a place at the University of Sheffield studying Aerospace Engineering.  Sam said that: “A-levels were a challenge but the staff provided continuous support and it was an experience I will never forget.”  Joseph Frings (A* grades in Maths and Further Maths and A grade in Physics) has secured a place at the University of Nottingham to study Mathematics.

Casey Ballard, who achieved an A grade in Health & Social Care, a B grade in Sociology and a Distinction in Applied Science, who will be studying Nursing at the University of Lincoln, will be the first in her family to attend university.  She said: “I really enjoyed my time here at Sixth Form. The staff have never failed to support me and guided me towards my chosen profession of nursing.” 

Maisie Smith, who achieved B grades in History, Psychology and Fine Art will be going on to the University of Lincoln to study Psychology.  She said: “Everybody is so close in our Sixth Form and there has been a real sense of community throughout my time here with supportive teaching staff who go above and beyond to help students.”

Thomas Plumridge will be studying Archaeology at the University of York said: “My teachers have been a source of support and inspiration throughout my time in Sixth Form and the courses I studied were high quality to prepare me for my future.”

Bronwyn Sharman, who achieved an A in Psychology, B in Biology and C in History, is going on to take an apprenticeship with Xylem Water Procurement, a ‘leading global water solutions partner’.

Other destinations include Reuben Hubbard who is going to study Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Durham, Alfie Hopkin who will study Physics at the University of Nottingham along with Eliana Oliveira Candeias who will study Biochemistry and Quin Elliott who is going to study Economics at the University of Liverpool.

Marie Egwuma, Headteacher at The Carlton Academy said " We are exceptionally proud of our Year 13 students as they receive their A-level and vocational results today.  They have demonstrated an incredible commitment to their studies, supported by our amazing staff.  We wish them all the best for the next chapter and look forward to hearing about their future successes.”