This morning year 11 Bosworth Academy students and staff celebrated some brilliant results at GCSE level. With the return of summer examinations, all students were assessed on the same national basis for the first time since 2019. Bosworth students rose to every challenge during their key stage 4 studies, they showed such determination, resilience and strength that must be recognised.

We have always known that this year was a ‘transition year’ between 2021 (when assessment was done directly by schools and colleges) and 2019 (the last year exams took place). This does not mean that marking was more generous or harsher – expert examiners applied mark schemes as fairly as ever and grade boundaries were set by exam boards at a mid-point between these two years.

Simon Brown, Headteacher
“Huge congratulations to our wonderful GCSE students who have achieved such great grades after a tough couple of years. Though they missed such a large proportion of their GCSE years they were relentless in their strive for excellence. Some of our students have overcome challenging personal circumstances through sheer hard work and determination. We are all so very proud of them.
Our year 11 students engaged brilliantly with remote and hybrid learning and took up the wealth of support opportunities offered by Bosworth staff.
It was great to see our staff celebrating with students and their parents and carers this morning. Their great achievements mean so much to us all – I’d like to give a special thanks to all of our staff for the incredible lengths they have gone to in supporting our students. We wish every single one of them success in the future and will be welcoming many into our successful Sixth Form next week.”

Rebecca Harbour, Assistant Head of School Key Stage 4
“This group of young people have experienced a really turbulent few years. From periods of time working remotely at home to uncertainty in how they will be assessed, they have continually impressed us with their resilience, determination and commitment. They worked so hard throughout their time with us, adapting and rising to every challenge. We are, of course, proud of the results they received today but more importantly, we are hugely proud of the character they have shown and will continue to show as they move onto their next chapter. May today be an opportunity for you all, along with your teachers and parents/carers to celebrate all that you have achieved.”

Some individual successes and quotes:
Jake H achieved grades 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 Jake commented: “It’s been a really good experience. I’ve really enjoyed my time at Bosworth. I have particularly enjoyed History which has inspired me to learn more about the world around me.”

Outstanding Results: Kirsty M; Jake W; Molly O; Aryan G; Kyle J; Lara C & Johnny P

Student Tadiwa M commented “It’s been a wild journey. I went from failing everything earlier in the year to doing really well. I revised a lot to get to this point! I would advise younger students to not put too much stress on yourselves but work hard.”

Student Sanna R commented “I’m really pleased with my results as I worked really hard. The teachers at Bosworth were really supportive and cared about me doing well”.

Student Nathan B commented “I’ve had the best time at Bosworth Academy. The pandemic made the exams a challenge but I worked hard and smashed it. Thank you to all the teachers and my Mum & Dad”.

Bosworth Academy Sixth Form students and staff are once more celebrating excellent A level and AS level qualifications.

This year, summer exams returned, with all students being assessed on the same national basis for the first time since 2019. Their exam scripts were marked by experienced examiners who used the normal mark scheme and approached it neither more harshly nor more generously.

To reach this stage, our students have shown real dedication to their studies and resilience in sitting formal exams and coursework assessments after the disruption of the pandemic. Our Sixth Form students faced public examinations for the first time since primary school after the cancellation of their GCSEs.

Simon Brown, Headteacher

“We are all so incredibly proud of what our students have achieved this year. They have overcome an unprecedented tough two years, and faced so many challenges since their GCSEs were abruptly cancelled in 2019. Throughout their time in the Sixth Form they have remained resilient and versatile – adapting to online remote learning and new forms of assessment during their Year 12. There have been many stunning performances from students across so many different subjects – it has been a delight to celebrate with students and their parents today. Our students are exceptional and simply inspirational!
For the last two years there has been a lot of uncertainty in education about 2022 assessments which, of course, has made this an anxious time for our young people. Students have also faced tough competition gaining University offers with a high rise in applicants this year following the pandemic.
Students and staff have remained resolute, focused on learning and have adapted to whatever new challenges have arisen. I’d like to thank our committed staff for their tireless support in preparing our students for such success. Their support has enabled our students to progress onto higher education or employment, and we look forward to finding out what our students will achieve in the future.”

Louise Holdback, Assistant Headteacher – Sixth Form Leader

“We would like to recognise and congratulate the effort, commitment and achievement of all our young people following the significant number of qualifications confirmed today. Having juggled online and ‘Covid’ learning they have achieved an amazing set of results.
These grades will help many of them to secure their first choice place at university or on an apprenticeship, and this year we are pleased by the growing number of students who have secured places on apprenticeships with some very prestigious local companies.
Alongside their academic success we know that one of the most important measures of success is the ability for pupils to go on to positive destinations after they leave school, equipped for the next step in their journey. I am delighted that the majority of our leavers are continuing to higher education or an apprenticeship having finished school. Today’s success is testament to the hard work and commitment of our students, school staff and parents/carers throughout another challenging year. We would like to wish our students the very best for their future and look forward to seeing where it takes them. We hope many will keep in touch.”

Some individual successes included:
This year we have seen outstanding success with many students achieving 3 or more A* grades at A level. These include;

• Jack who will read Physics at The University of Leicester achieved 3A*s in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, and grade B in History.
• Sophie who will read Psychology at The University of Birmingham achieved 3A*s in Sociology, Psychology and Drama
• Ralph who will read Biochemistry at The University of Oxford achieved 3A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Ethan who will read Medicine at Queen Mary University of London achieved 3A*s in Biology, Business Studies and Chemistry
• Elizabeth who will read Medicine at The University of Liverpool achieved 3A*s in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
• Scott who will read Chemistry at The University of Manchester achieved 3A*s in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
• Oliver who will read Forensic Chemistry at The University of Lincoln achieved 3A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Kishan who will read Chemistry at The University of Leicester achieved 3A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Jed who will read Maths and Computer Science at Imperial College London achieved A*s in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics, and a grade A in Physics
• Harry who will read Computer Science at The University of Nottingham achieved 3A*s in Biology, Computer Science and Mathematics

Parent quotes:
Ethan’s parents Jigna and Hitash said, “We are incredibly proud of our son’s 3 A* A-Level achievements at Bosworth Academy, we never doubted his ability and the school helped him realise his potential. He’s looking forward to his medical degree studies at Queen Mary’s Medical School”.
Sophie’s parents Mel, mother said “OMG, just OMG we’re so incredibly proud of her results, absolutely blown away – thanks to the school for all the support in helping her achieve so much”.
Mother of Scott, “Scott’s 3 A* A-Level results are miles better than we ever expected, it’s a remarkable reward for all the effort. He’s loved his time at Bosworth Academy and is looking forward to university life in Manchester”.

Bosworth Academy Results Day Information:

• GCSE Results Day | Thursday 25th August 2022 | 8.30am-10am
• A-Level Results Day | Thursday 18th August 2022 | 8.30am-10am
• AS-Level Results Day | Thursday 18th August 2022 | 10am-11am

EMAILING OF EXAM RESULTS 2022
If you have requested your exam results to be emailed to you, please note that there will be a delay in receiving them due to students collecting results in person on the morning. We cannot give you a specific time. You may be better to give written permission to someone who can collect them on your behalf. Only A Level Results will be emailed out.

AS/A-Level Results Day | Thursday 18th August 2022
A Level results will be issued in The Compass from 8.30 am – 10.00 am on 18 August 2022. We strongly suggest that students bring with them a charged mobile phone, pen and paper, as well as their Ucas ID number, just in case they need to contact universities or UCAS.

If results are not quite what was hoped for, or students wish to discuss their options please make an appointment to see a member of the Post 16 Team by emailing Mrs Lesley Brookes, Post 16 Administrator, at [email protected].uk or in person when collecting results.

There are lots of resources available to support students at this time including The Ucas website, for example, where students can listen to the “Clearing Choices” podcasts; alongside this the National Careers Service is doing an Instagram Live Q&A (on Wednesday 17th August at 6pm); The Student Room also has some great support materials; and Ofqual and Ucas have published a letter with advice for students.

Further guidance around careers can be found at the National Careers Service hotline number (0800 100 900) and also on the Ucas website. For those who may require additional support with their mental health/wellbeing, students and parents/carers can find resources such as those provided by Place2Be very useful. There are also great options for supporting the transition to university, which many students will also find a source of anxiety, such as Anna Freud’s webinars.

We wish all our students the best of luck and look forward to seeing them on Thursday morning.

BOSWORTH ACADEMY SIXTH FORM A GUIDE TO GCSE RESULTS

Year 12 Registration and Start of Term Arrangements 2022

Thursday, 25 August 2022:
Collect results from 8.30 am – 10.00 am. Please register your place via the online registration form which will be sent out on Results Day. Please make sure you check your email inbox.

Friday, 2 September 2022
12.30 pm – 2.30 pm: Team building event
Please arrange transport to Bosworth Academy for this event. You will also require transport home unless you have a place on a school bus.

5 September 2022
8:30 am: First day of Year 12 at Bosworth Academy (lessons begin)

What do I do if:
My results are what I hoped for and I can now go on to my chosen courses . . .
Congratulations! Please complete the online registration form.

OR

If you do not have the correct grade requirements, or you wish to make a change, please complete the online registration form. But don’t worry, you will be able to speak to one of the Post 16 Team.

For any other queries, please make an appointment to see a member of the Guidance Team by emailing [email protected]

Please click HERE for Bosworth Academy bus information.

AS/A LEVEL RESULTS

A Level results will be issued in The Compass from 8.30 am – 10.00 am on 18 August 2022.

AS results will be issued in The Compass from 10.00 am – 11.00 am.

If your results are not quite what you’d hoped for, please make an appointment to see a member of the Post 16 Team by emailing Mrs Lesley Brookes, Post 16 Administrator, at [email protected] or in person when you collect your results.

Please note that in order to continue into Year 13, you must have achieved a minimum of two E grades at AS, or end of year internal grades, and be continuing in those subjects.

If you wish to drop a subject going forward into Year 13, please see Mrs Brookes in the Post 16 Office for a blue form at the start of the autumn term. Forms will NOT be available until then.