Plume Academy Maldon A Level results day

Students at Plume Academy in Maldon have been collecting their results from the school this morning.

The Year 13 post-16 results show the academy has secured improved outcomes in a number of areas and a “virtually perfect” overall A* to E pass rate.

Students achieved a total of 15 A*s and out of the 24 A-Level subjects taught at the college, only one did not achieve a 100 per cent pass rate.

Results: students with their results (Image: Maldon Plume Academy)

All seven non-A-Level subjects achieved a pass rate of 100 per cent.

The following students were the top Year 13 achievers for this year.

Emily Rose achieved A* in Mathematics, A in Physics, and A in French and will now go on to study Physics at the University of Lancaster.

Edward Vale earned an A* in his Extended Project and As in Computer Science, History and Physics. He is going on to study Computer Science at the University of Lancaster.

Abigail Wilkins achieved a Distinction*Distinction* in IT, Distinction* in Dance and B in Business. She is going on to the London South Bank University to study Baking Science and Technology.

Liam Wingrove got a Distinction*Distinction* in Sport and Bs in English Language and Media Studies. He is going on to the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) to study Multimedia Sports.

Charlotte Beattie came away with an A* in Media Studies and As in English Literature and History. She will be going on to the University of Bath Spa to study English Literature and Media Communications.

Charlie Freeman achieved A* in Mathematics and As in Chemistry and Physics. Their post-18 destination is yet to be confirmed.

Result: Headteacher Mr Wakefield with a student (Image: Maldon Plume Academy)

Carl Wakefield, executive principal of Plume Academy who is moving on from the academy after an eight-year tenure, said: “I am exceptionally proud of the results achieved by our college students this year, particularly given the massively disruptive period they have had to work through and the unrelenting resilience they have had to show.

“I am also extremely pleased that virtually all of our Year 13 students have secured their first-choice university place, with a number also securing high-quality apprenticeships at reputable organisations both locally as well as in the city of London.

“The bottom line is that all of this cannot happen without a huge amount of hard work being put in by our students whilst working in collaboration with a fully committed and highly skilled team of staff, who have also been phenomenal throughout the past four years.

“When combined with the support provided by our students’ parents and carers, it is clear to see as to why we have achieved such an outstanding set of outcomes.

Teachers: teachers at the school for results day (Image: Maldon Plume Academy)

“It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside them all and I am immensely proud as to what they have secured as a collective. I wish them a bright, happy and ultimately, successful future.”

John Hallam, the academy’s post-16 lead and assistant vice principal, was also proud.

He added: “I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate our fantastic College students on an excellent set of results.

“It’s been wonderful to witness so many delighted students collecting results at the academy this morning, and it's great to see so many students securing the outcomes that will enable them to progress onto their first-choice university, college or apprenticeship.

“As an academy, we are exceptionally proud of the achievements of our post-16 students and, as this area’s senior leader for Plume College, it has been a privilege to work alongside staff, parents and carers to ensure that all of our students achieve their very best.”

“I would like to wish all of our Year 13 leavers the best of luck as they progress to university, college, apprenticeships or employment and thank them for their hard work and commitment during their time at Plume Academy."