A-LEVELS: Strongest results in Hurstpierpoint College’s history

Overall just under half of all grades were A*/A and the vast majority of students are going on to their choice of university, including Oxford, Cambridge and other prestigious universities such as Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, London (Imperial, KCL and UCL), Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton.

Headmaster Tim Manly said: “There has been a real sense of purpose about this year’s Upper Sixth and their hard work has been rewarded with some excellent results.

“I am particularly delighted for the seven students seeking to study Medicine (5) or Veterinary Medicine (2), all of whom have met their offers.

“Most of the year group have gained places at their choice of university and their final year at Hurst will have prepared them well for their undergraduate studies.

“It is a tribute to their ‘Hurst’ spirit, that alongside their academic work, so many have contributed so much to the life of the College during their time here, whether in the creative arts, on the sports field or in our wider community.

“They have been a truly delightful group and we will miss them but wish them well for the future.”

36 students achieved the equivalent of 3As or better (IB students are included where they scored 7 or 6s in their three Higher Level subjects). These included several from the Horsham district and the surrounding area:

George Batchelor, A*, A, A from Horsham

Rob Chandler, A*, A*, A, A, A from Horsham

Amelia Frett, A, A, A from Horsham

Matthew Goodwin, A*, A, A, A from Pulborough

Rory Green, A, A, A from Horsham

Jess Hedges, A*, A, A from Horsham

Kit Holliday, 43 points IB, from Steyning

Leigh Macleod, A*, A*, A, C from Horsham

Georgie Mellor, A, A, A from Pease Pottage

Elsa Noad, A*, A, A from Henfield

Catia Paglieriani, A*, A, A, A from Cranleigh

Savannah Parkinson, 39 points IB, from Horsham

Daniel Stokes, A*, A, A from Horsham

Annabel Thompson, A, A, A from Billingshurst