'We moved here for various reasons - economic reasons but also just to have a better life as well. 'There are lots of people going to Oxford and Cambridge and I am not surprised because you would expect it when you see how hard everyone here works. ', Ms Bousted told the Times: 'I think there was a political decision to put teachers in the firing line. The majority of pupils at Brampton Manor Academy in Newham, east London, are from ethnic minority backgrounds, in receipt of free school meals (FSMs), or will be the first in their family to attend university. The state school, where more than half of pupils qualify for free school meals, sent 51 pupils to Oxbridge in 2020 and 55 in 2021 - more than Eton. 'I am so pleased to get into my first-choice university. We are all willing to work for it and we are in a support system that just nudges us a bit further to achieve those dreams that we are all pretty much capable of. 'It has been a really difficult couple of years for all of us and the young people at schools have had it really hard. Razeen Surtee, 18, of West Bridgford, Nottingham, got four A*'s in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths at Nottingham High School. But he said that 'tutors will say the hardest time has been had by state schools but by and large, independent schools have got through Covid pretty well'. Earlier this week, a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the gap between disadvantaged children and their peers had seen 'virtually no change' in two decades and the coronavirus pandemic had 'significantly worsened overall outcomes'. Pretty much had cover teachers the whole of year 13 and not much support from teachers in certain subjects. This is down very slightly from 99.7per cent in 2020. It was taken by 97,690 entrants, up 3.6per cent on 2020. ', Identical twins Eloise (left) and Jemima Goddardachieved seven As and one A* between them and are thrilled to be going to their first choice universities. He added: 'The results today just demonstrate that they are being rewarded for the immense effort they have put in and the talent they have shown.'. Very mid sixth form. I knew there was going to be work but I did not understand the level until I got here. Her mother Ruth said: 'We've both been in tears, I couldn't be any more proud of Chloe because she has just taken everything in her stride. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. ', She added: 'It has been a very different and rigorous set of processes, and it's very different to any other year. Milosz Kowalski poses with his grades at Peter Symonds College in Winchester, Hampshire. Despite her physical problems she scored A*s in Biology, History, Spanish and her EPQ and after taking a gap year she aims to go on to study History at Cambridge. Sam Dobin, Brampton's sixth form director, said he was 'delighted' that 55 of its students are now set to study at Oxford or Cambridge University this year - which is more than leading independent schools. Brampton Manor Academy Sixth Form A TheDoctor0802 So I'm considering applying to Brampton Manor to study Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology. Pupils should check with their school or college whether they are still required to pick up their results in person in the morning, or whether they will be sent out by email or post instead. 'I think, from that point of view, we can feel satisfied that it's likely to give a much more accurate and substantial reflection of what their students are capable of achieving. The proportion of girls who got A or higher was 46.9 per cent, 4.8 percentage points higher than boys (42.1 per cent). A total of 44.8 per cent of entrants were awarded either an A or A*, up from 38.5per cent in 2020. Mr Lebus saidthat the watchdog wanted to create a system where every student was given a fair chance to show what they can do. Drapers Academy principal Darren Luckhurst said: 'I have been totally amazed by our students who have shown such resilience. - Psychology remains the second most popular subject. However, the gap is still wider than it was pre-pandemic, highlighting that there is more work to be done. 'Most of the conditions I saw were things like mental health, people with learning difficulties and people who were lonely. Once they had their university offers, there was a new fire in them to study to make sure they got the grades to go.'. Achieved A*s in History and Philosophy and Ethics and A's in Psychology and her EPQ and is going to study Anglo-Saxon and Celtic Studies at Cambridge. It was difficult getting started up; building a life here especially seeing as my mum is a single mother to me and my younger brother Jakub. She told My London that the secret to the school's success is its philosophy of discipline and hard work which even sees students arrive as early as 6am and leave at 6pm. We must support these students in looking to the future, because their whole lives are in front of them. The first of five hour-long lessons starts at 8.35am, with a short 20-minute break at 10.35am and 40 minutes for lunch. Kenny Ikeji, 18, of Dagenham, Essex, got the three A* grades he needed to study computer science at Harvard. Another Oxbridge hopeful, Leila Jarvis, 18, had tears in her eyes after seeing she had achieved three A*s and an A. Does anyone know what it's like there? f.j3 The editor of the Good Schools Guide said yesterday that institutes will be 'pretty cautious' about giving places to fee-paying youngsters who missed their grades as they had 'all the chances' to succeed. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. He said: 'We do have a rigorous system of grading and awarding. Published: 08:57 EST, 10 August 2021 | Updated: 19:26 EST, 10 August 2021. The programme, which is celebrating ten years in existence, said it is 'pleased to have contributed to such a significant change' in levels of representation at the two universities. She said the year has been difficult but she feels most pupils had coped well with the chances. This year there will not be an algorithm used to moderate grades. Finally an iPhone killer? ', Kate Green, Labour's shadow education secretary, said: 'Students have worked incredibly hard in extraordinary circumstances and should be proud of the results they are receiving today. Ade Olugboji, 18, of Purfleet, Essex, got four A*s and is going to study maths and philosophy at Oxford. He said: 'It's a huge achievement coming from an immigrant origin and getting into Cambridge. 'I wouldn't say it helped, but lockdowns gave me the opportunity to really focus on my studies. A-level and AS level results day is Tuesday, August 10 and GCSE results day is Thursday, August 12. My parents are very happy and teary. Last summer, the fiasco around grading led to thousands of A-level students having their results downgraded from school estimates by a controversial algorithm, before Ofqual announced a U-turn. 'Today's a fabulous day, it's one of my favourite days of the year and I think coming after the two years of disruption, I think I'm really looking forward to having a great day of fun and celebration with the students. Brampton truly cares about its students and when the principal says that the staff are missionaries, he means every word of it. Every time I've been in school I've been so grateful for what we have here. But she added: 'On Tuesday, I am expecting to wake up and have record numbers with their first choice.'. When I came to college in 2019 I never though any of this would have have happened. 'Then lockdown happened and you had to persevere on your own because you did not have your classmates or teachers physically nearby to push you. Speaking of the challenges of lockdown learning, she said 'It was difficult not being with my peers, but the fact that we continued with our full timetable of live lessons online, still wearing school uniform with our cameras on really did help. I feel very lucky. Azeez, who will be going to Oxford to study medicine, will be joining his brother Harun there, who is studying philosophy, politics and economics. Your answer will be posted publicly. 'I came here expecting to have to work hard, and I think that is just the work ethic the school instils in us. I feel very lucky. But I'm hopeful that our students will open a set of results that will give (sic) them where they want to go and I hope that is replicated up and down the country. ', Student who suffered 'life-threatening' brain tumour achieved three A*s and now hopes to study at Cambridge, Melos Krasniqi poses with his grades at Kensington Aldridge Academy in London. I feel very proud of myself. ', Asked if he was ruling out teacher assessments for this time next year, he said: 'What we are saying is you will probably have seen our consultation in the last academic year, we are very much planning to move back to examinations as a form of assessment, but we always have to have a contingency plan in place, and that's why we will be consulting in the next academic year on those plans.'. What should students do if they are unhappy with their final grades? Unheard 1993 interview with Nelson Mandela inflames theory that CIA gave up his exact location to Apartheid-era regime so they could arrest him in 1962 - as unsealed intelligence docs branded him 'a probable communist'. We think there will be a rise in the top grades but I've been assured by government that they won't say teachers have been too generous.'. I was not expecting it at all and struggled a lot but I worked hard. Brampton Manor Academy (formerly Brampton Manor School) is an 11-19 mixed, secondary school and selective sixth form with academy status in East Ham, London, England. Last summer, the fiasco around grading led to thousands of A-level students having their results downgraded from school estimates by a controversial algorithm, before Ofqual announced a U-turn. I was not really ill either time, but I lost my sense of taste and smell the second time. Overall, the proportion of entries awarded the top A* grade this year has surged to 19.1 per cent - the highest proportion since the top grade was first introduced in 2010. She added: 'We woke up early to come into school and sometimes it did not even seem like it was worth it at those times when the grades were not matching up to your work ethic. 'The school made it as easy for us as possible in some very difficult circumstances and in a way it has been harder because you have to keep at it - there's been no slacking off at all. Brampton Manor Academy in one of London's poorest boroughs sees 430 students achieve straight A* or As 85 pupils secured places at Oxford or Cambridge universities - with 470 going to a. He added: 'I did very well, I'm really happy and pleased. Right:Susan Hope, 18, of Dagenham, Essex, who is going to study education at Cambridge with the hope of a career in child psychology at Brampton Manor Academy, In total, more than two in five, 44.8 per cent, of UK entries were awarded an A or A* grade this summer - up by 6.3 percentage points on last year when 38.5 per cent achieved the top grades, and one in five of all results was an A*, another record, Seventy per cent of private school students have been given an A* or A this year - compared to around 39 per cent for a non-selective comprehensive school. All any of us could do was just work as hard as we could. My friends and family have congratulated me - everyone is really happy and relieved for me. Lord Lucas said anyone not getting the grades they need for university should call the admissions tutor. The Prime Minister's spokesman said: 'Students have worked incredibly hard during an extremely challenging time. Eloise said: 'I'm really thrilled to get the results I needed. I started at 6am and left at 6pm. She said the decision on whether she takes up the place could depend on whether she is offered a professional football contract. If the school or college rules no error was made, then students can escalate the appeal to the exam boards, which their school or college is expected to submit on their behalf. People have been awarded this grade on the basis of evidence. It is the second largest school in the London Borough of Newham. She praised the school for providing pupils with such a network of support. Melos said he had no intention of missing a school year and, during his recovery, he asked his teachers for more work so he could catch up. Gavin Williamson today defended this year's record high A-level grades after it was revealed nearly half of this morning's results were either A* or A - but the Education Secretary admitted there may still not be exams next year with teachers deciding the results again. Miss Curran, who is also a keen wheelchair football player, said: 'It's been hard working from home and trying to get everything done.'. 'I still felt like the quality of learning that we were getting online was great from the school, we could still speak to teachers whenever we needed and they were in touch with us everyday but it was just hard not having the support network of friends around you. Student at Brampton Manor Academy London, England, United Kingdom. Students who want to study medicine will have the option to defer their places until next year or choose to move to a different medical school amid capacity constraints, the MSC said. 'I do remember going to primary school and not speaking a word of English, which is so bizarre when I look back, but I learned the language quickly. The majority of pupils at Newham's Brampton Manor Academy are from ethnic minority backgrounds, in receipt of free school meals or will be the first in their family to attend university. I had hardly been in school. It was founded on Three Mills Island in its first temporary and current main site, the Clock Mill, by its first principal . 'Anglo-Saxon studies is one of my great passions so I'm pleased to be able to go and study it. What is the plan for the summer exams in 2022? 'The school has been incredible though. One sixth former - David White, 18, from Romford, east London- has won a place at one of Britain's top universities despite only attending school for 63 days in the academic year after catching Covid twice in just six months. In all, 350 students took their A levels at the school this year with 330 getting into Russell Group universities, including the 55 who got into Oxbridge. Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics. Paul Vicars, Headteacher of Birkenhead School said: 'The results are great but students are far more than academic results on a piece of paper. The oversubscribed selective sixth form accepts 300 to 400 students a year and some of them travel for as long as two hours each way to attend. Fatigue and sickness left her unable to study for long periods she found it extremely difficult. It is crazy. 'Throughout the lockdown I just keep remembering the end goal and why I came to Brampton'. Roedean headgirl Eden Wolfe-Naughtonscored A*s in Biology, History, Spanish and her EPQ and after taking a gap year she aims to go on to study History at Cambridge. But despite alleged grade inflation, individual pupils could lose out and there is likely to be variability between schools. 'Some people would come to the stall telling you they felt isolated or lonely and talking to them and seeing those scenarios has given me more empathy. At Eton, the 581-year-old boarding school where British premiers including Boris Johnson,David Cameron and Winston Churchill studied, 48 pupils secured Oxbridge offers - a fall from 69 last year. It feels like my school has done really well, everyone I have spoken to seems really happy - all my friends have got into their universities. Kenny Ikeji, 18, of Dagenham, east London, got the three A* grades he needed to study computer science at Harvard. The successful school in Newham, East London, has now sent nearly 300 students to Oxbridge in just a decade since it opened its sixth form in 2012 with the aim of getting more disadvantaged students into top institutions. Brampton Manor Academy tweeted praise for high-flying studentsKenny andIyanuoluwa, who will be flying off to Harvard and Stanford Universities in the United States respectively on full scholarships after scoring top A-level grades. The Department for Education said it recognises the 'unprecedented challenges pupils and students have faced' during the pandemic and that a 'rigorous system to ensure grades are fair' has been put in place. Clare Marchant, Ucas's chief executive, urged students receiving their grades to make a decision 'in a matter of days' rather than waiting weeks. Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said: 'There is certainly a worry that we are going to face more appeals than normal, but we just don't know yet. The Scottish Highers results are also being released on A-level results day. Milosz said he was going to claim a free Nando's, with the chain offering free food for students collecting results, with college friends he has hardly been able to see until recently. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Lebus admitted that grades may be slightly higher this year, adding: 'I think a good way to think of it is exams are a bit like a snapshot, a photograph - you capture an instant, it's a form of sampling. She said: 'I think it could have been a big challenegd but online learing was really well-organised. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments. Entries receiving the top grades of A* and A are down 8.4 points from 44.8 per cent last year to 36.4 per cent - but up 11.0 points on 25.4 per cent in 2019. 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