Northern Education Trust has praised the achievements of its sixth form students following the release of this year’s A level results, highlighting positive progression to higher education and apprenticeships across its academies.
Post-16 provision within the trust is delivered at Dyke House Academy in Hartlepool, Thorp Academy in Gateshead, and Walbottle Academy in Newcastle. Leaders say results this year reflect students’ determination and resilience, with most learners securing the grades needed to move on to their first-choice university destinations, including several unconditional offers. Students who require support through the clearing process will receive guidance from their academies.
Strong subject performance across the trust
Students performed particularly well in a number of subjects, with Health and Social Care, Criminology, English Language, and English Literature standing out. Other subjects also recorded encouraging outcomes, including Art and Photography, Biology, Business and Finance, History, Law, and Sociology.
Individual success stories
Several students achieved outstanding results, enabling them to progress to Russell Group universities.
At Dyke House Academy, Taha secured a place to study Mechanical Engineering at Durham University, while Katy will read English Literature at the University of Oxford, both achieving grades of A, A and B*.
From Thorp Academy, Sam will study Language and Cultures at the University of York, and Lewis will begin a degree in Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham, having achieved A and A grades*. Sam, who hopes to pursue a career in speech and language development, described his results as extremely rewarding. Known for his enthusiasm and willingness to help others, he regularly supported classmates by sharing revision resources. His advice to future sixth formers is to choose subjects they genuinely enjoy.
Lewis expressed delight with his outcomes, noting that he exceeded his own expectations in Physics following a challenging exam. Highly regarded for his dedication and work ethic, he is looking forward to the independence of university life and exploring new academic content.
At Walbottle Academy, Emily will progress to Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, Michael will study Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at Newcastle University, and Alex will begin Criminology at Durham University, all achieving A and A grades*. Emily said she was especially proud of her A* in mathematics and is excited to pursue a future in energy generation linked to climate change solutions. She encouraged future students to fully engage with academy support.
Alex described her results as both a relief and a source of pride, as she prepares for the next stage of her education. Aspiring to become a police detective, she advised younger students to start revising early and begin their university applications as soon as possible.
Leadership praise
Chief Executive Rob Tarn CBE said the trust was delighted with the outcomes, particularly given that this cohort faced its first external examinations following pandemic disruption. He praised students for their commitment and resilience, noting that their results reflect sustained hard work.
He also thanked staff across the academies for their dedication to supporting students’ progress and helping them achieve outcomes that will positively shape their future opportunities.