Ilfracombe Academy students celebrate A Level results

Sixth formers at Ilfracombe Academy have received their A Level grades today (Thursday, August 15) and many are celebrating as they look forward to the next steps in their journey.

The academy, part of the Athena Learning Trust family of schools, saw its Level 3 pass rate leap by seven per cent from 91 last year to 97 per cent this year. Level 3 is rated at A Level standard and covers various qualifications including A Level.

In addition, 87 per cent of Ilfracombe Academy students secured their first-choice university places, a great improvement from 64 per cent last year.

Headteacher Steve Rogers said: “Today is a proud day for our sixth-form students.

It has been wonderful to see them open their results and be rewarded for their dedication over the past two years. We are immensely proud of all our students and look forward to seeing them excel in their next steps in education, training, or employment.

“I also want to extend my gratitude to our sixth-form teachers and the parents and carers who have supported our students throughout this journey.”

Individual standout achievements included Amy Roberts, who gained A grades in chemistry and maths plus a B in biology and will be going on to read chemistry with a foundation year at Oxford University, with a scholarship for both tuition and accommodation fees. 

Above: Amy Roberts will be going to Oxford University after gaining great A Level results at Ilfracombe Academy, while fellow student Harry Gover will be going to Bath University. Credit: Ilfracombe Academy

Sean O’Callaghan gained an A* in and physics A* as well as a performing arts Distinction* and B in music. Sean will be heading to Bristol University to read maths and philosophy.

Hannah Veale achieved a sport Distinction* plus A grades in maths and biology. Hannah will initially be travelling to Australia to complete a YWAM ministries course before taking up her place to read midwifery at Cardiff University in September 2025.

Harry Gover achieved straight As in maths, chemistry and physics A. Harry will go on to read chemical engineering at Bath University. 

Kaia Read gained an A* in psychology and an A in history plus a B in biology. Kaia will initially be taking a gap year to go travelling before taking up her place to read law and politics at Cardiff University in September 2025.

Sebastian Eveleigh gained an A* in physics, A in music and a B in maths. Sebastian has exciting plans for his upcoming gap year.

Above: Ilfracombe Academy’s Kaia Read with her A Level results. Kaia will be taking a gap year to travel and then is going to Cardiff University Credit: Ilfracombe Academy