Students at Montpelier High School’s co-educational sixth form V6 are looking forward to a bright future after securing impressive A-level results.
More than one in five grades awarded was an A or A*, while overall outcomes were broadly in line with 2019, the last pre-Covid figures.
Science was particularly strong this year, with students heading off to leading universities to study subjects including Medicine, Biomedicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Environmental Geoscience.
Yuusuf Aidid, who achieved A* grades in English and Sociology and A grades in Maths and Further Maths, will read English at the University of Cambridge. Yuusuf, from Horfield, said, “I’m really excited to be going to Cambridge University to study English. I could not have done it without the amazing support of everyone at V6 and MHS. I felt so supported by all my teachers, they really are fantastic!”
Hannah Rowe gained a starred Distinction in Health and Social Care, and A-levels in Sociology (A*) and English (A) and is off to the University of Southampton to study Adult and Mental Health Nursing. She said, “I’m really pleased with what I got and so looking forward to starting my course in Southampton. I’m now going to go and celebrate!”
Persistence paid off for Ruby Russell-Revelle, who returned to V6 for a third year to improve her grades. She will go to the University of Bristol to read History after gaining A-Levels in History (A), English Language (C) and Religious Studies (B).
Her mother Alice said, “We are so proud of Ruby. She has overcome lots of challenges to get to this point. MHS and V6 have been so supportive to our family; we are so pleased to say we are sending our younger daughter here in September.”
Also celebrating was Anna Vaughan, who notched up an A* in English Literature, A in Geography and B in Spanish, and will study Geography at Sheffield University.
She said, “I feel so happy with my results. I’m especially proud of my A*. I’ve even gone up a grade from my mocks in Spanish with the support of my brilliant teacher. In English and Geography, I have also been so well supported by all my teachers, who would mark any essays I handed in at any time and give feedback which was so helpful.
“I could have gone to other sixth forms but I knew how supportive the teachers were here.”
Several students made exceptional progress in their two years of study, achieving results beyond expectations thanks to their hard work and resilience and the support of committed staff. Among them are Asiya Begum and Joshua Olagunju.
Caroline McClean, Vice Principal and Head of Sixth Form, said, “We’re delighted to be celebrating the superb achievements of our students today. Their attainment is especially impressive as a cohort which experienced considerable disruption to their learning due to Covid. Many have secured university places at impressive destinations or have the results they need to progress onto ambitious apprenticeship places or employment choices.
“We are equally proud of those students who have made fantastic progress in the sixth form.”
Headteacher, Vanetta (Ben) Spence, added, “It has been a real privilege to be a part of the A-Level results day today. We are so proud of all our students and their wonderful achievements. The return to formal education was difficult for all young people but this cohort has impressed us with their resilience and tenacity. We know that they will continue in this manner in the next stage of their journey.”
V6 is a successful and growing co-educational sixth form close to Bristol city centre with an increasing number of students joining from other secondary schools. An open evening for students interested in joining V6 in 2025 takes place on 10th October 5.45pm – 8pm. No booking required.