STUDENTS in Sible Hedingham have been left feeling delighted and jumping for joy after they collected their A level results.

Hedingham School and Sixth Form pupils achieved great results in their A level and BTEC courses this year. 

The school congratulated them on their results, with headteacher Andrew Harvison sending his good wishes to students for the future.

He said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to all Year 13 students in their achievements.

“Their success is a testament to their dedication and hard work throughout their journey through Hedingham School.

“It has been a pleasure to discuss with students their future intentions as they move forward with their next steps.

“I am proud that we, as a school, have been able to support students towards securing the qualifications and life skills that has helped them carve a path forward.

“We wish them every success for the future."

Halstead Gazette: Grace Northwood and Chloe Bishop open their resultsGrace Northwood and Chloe Bishop open their results (Image: N/A)

Students also gave their reactions after getting their results, as many prepare to head off to university.

Halstead Gazette: Patrick Wright pictured with his resultsPatrick Wright pictured with his results (Image: N/A)

Emma Southgate said: “I’m really happy to have achieved three A* and a Distinction and am looking forward to studying International Relations next year”.
Halstead Gazette: Emma Southgate achieved three A* and a DistinctionEmma Southgate achieved three A* and a Distinction (Image: N/A)

Calea Hedger said: “I am so happy to have overcome a lot of hurdles and will now be able to get my dream job”.

George Barrett achieved an A* in Business Studies, adding “I’m really chuffed. I’m now looking forward to starting my Degree Apprenticeship in Business Management”.

Ami Baldwin said she was “delighted” after she was recognised as one of the highest performers nationally in Art and Design: Photography.

Halstead Gazette: George Barrett achieved an A* in Business StudiesGeorge Barrett achieved an A* in Business Studies (Image: N/A)

She continued: “I have really enjoyed my time at Hedingham, thanks to all the teachers who have supported me. I am now looking forward to my course in Props and Prosthetic Effects”.

Halstead Gazette: Ami Baldwin was recognised as one of the highest performers nationally in Art and Design: PhotographyAmi Baldwin was recognised as one of the highest performers nationally in Art and Design: Photography (Image: N/A)

In what was the first year heading back to pre-pandemic grading, the grades in the east of England were down from last year but up on pre-pandemic figures.

A total of 26.6 per cent were awarded an A or A* grade, down from 36.1 per cent in 2022.

However, this was still higher than in 2019, the last year that summer exams were taken before the pandemic, when 25.6 per cent of entries were awarded A or A* grades.