Anna-Louise Adepegba rounds up the achievements of students attending the borough’s sixth forms and colleges
Students across Enfield collected their A-Level results today (Thursday 13th) with some students celebrating top university places and even a rare fellowship offer.
Oasis Academy, in Enfield Lock, announced it had achieved record results this year, with 78% of students receiving A-B grades and 35% achieving A* and A. More than 60% of BTEC grades were also awarded at distinction level.
Students from the school will go on to universities including University College London, King’s College London, Queen Mary, Imperial, Warwick and Durham.
Scott Baker, head of sixth form, said he was proud of the students’ results, describing them as “a testament to all of the hard work that they have put in over the past two years.”
Cloe Puttock, one of the top performers, achieved 3 A*s and an A and will head to Durham University to study English literature and history. She praised the school for its “amazingly friendly and supportive environment”, which helped her achieve her full potential.
Genesis Leslie will study medicine at Queen Mary after receiving 2 A*s and 2 As. She said: “I am happy that all of our hard work paid off and I am looking forward to fulfilling my dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.”
Oasis principle Zoe Thompson added: “We are delighted with this year’s results and the many success stories we’ve seen today. Our students have worked tirelessly and shown great character throughout their time with us.”
Meanwhile, Lift Alwyard in Edmonton celebrated its “strong A-Level and vocational results”. The school achieved an ‘exceptional’ rating under Ofsted’s new grading system in December last year, with this year’s results adding to its continued achievements.
One student, Isa Ramadan, achieved A, A, and B grades in physics, maths and chemistry and will study physics at Warwick University. Arif Kirdag also achieved A, A, B grades in maths, business and Turkish and will study economics at Durham University.
Khamar Dek achieved three distinctions in law, science and higher secondary certificate and will study children’s nursing at the University of London.
Hannah Fahey, regional education director at Lift Schools, said: “There is no single route to success. It is fantastic to see so many young people progressing to destinations that match their strengths and ambitions. My congratulations also go to the teachers and support staff whose expertise, encouragement and belief in our young people have helped make these achievements possible.”
Southgate Sixth Form College also celebrated its students’ achievements, with headteacher Samson Olusanya describing it as “a truly joyful morning”.
A highlight was student Sava Rabinskas, who secured his place on the Palantir Meritocracy Fellowship after advancing through four rounds of interviews. The school spotlighted his achievement as an example of its pride in students progressing to degree apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
“These rare and salaried roles are only awarded to exceptional candidates who have demonstrated the skills, knowledge and aptitude to work alongside experienced engineers in a world class organisation,” the school said.
Ertan Dursun achieved two A*s in maths and further maths and an A in physics and has secured his place to study at the University of Cambridge.
Ertan said: “I am so happy and appreciative of all the support I have received from my teachers. My family is very proud.”
Another student, Eleftheria Smyrnaiou, achieved two As in biology and psychology and an A in chemistry and will study at Imperial College London. Marianne Flouri achieved an A in maths, two As in further maths and physics and one B in Biology, and will study at the University of Warwick.
Principal Samson Olusanya added: “We take immense satisfaction in seeing so many of our students progress to their first-choice institutions. Our staff see this as the culmination of seven years of education at Southgate.”
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