KNUTSFORD Academy is celebrating ‘exceptional’ A-level results.

More than 80 per cent of students at received A* to C grades and 100 per cent passed their BTECs.

Headteacher Karen Key said: "We are thrilled to announce the exceptional achievements of our sixth form students.

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“Our students have excelled, many securing top grades that will open doors to prestigious universities and competitive apprenticeships.
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“I could not be prouder of their achievements. “Their ambition, dedication and hard work have truly paid off and we are excited to watch them take the next steps in their journeys.

“Our teachers have worked incredibly hard to support, challenge and inspire our students and it is very rewarding to see such outstanding outcomes."

Head girl Jessica Lyndsey-Edge, who gained three As and A*, said: "I'm over the moon. I'm going to Liverpool to do a masters in psychology."

From left, Emma Routs, Nick Woo, Jessica Evison-Williams, Jonah Murphy, Jessica Lyndsey-Edge and Mitch CameronFrom left, Emma Routs, Nick Woo, Jessica Evison-Williams, Jonah Murphy, Jessica Lyndsey-Edge and Mitch Cameron (Image: Tim Jervis)

Emma Routs, who achieved two A*s and one A, said: "I've never put so much effort into anything in my life. To see it pay off is wonderful."

She is going to study business management and economics at Sheffield.

Jessica Evison-Williams gained BBC and will be studying sports journalism at Liverpool John Moores.

Jessica said: "I hope to cover Formula 1."

Nick Woo, who gained A* and three As, said: "I feel amazing."

He is studying material science at Manchester.

Jonah Murphy, who got AAB is studying chemistry.

Mitch Cameron is kicking off an exciting career.

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He has won an athletic football scholarship in America.

Mitch, who gained one A and two Bs, said: “I’m really looking forward to it. I fly out to Maine on Friday!”

Becky Knowles, who gained one A* and two As, is off to Manchester to study optometry.

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She said: "I'm very happy. I didn't think I'd get an A in maths."

Susannah Staples, who achieved AAB, said: "I'm very happy and so glad I got into Durham."

Varia Mitina, who got three As, said: "I'm over the moon. I'm going to St Andrew's to do medicine."

Oli Cookson, who got A* and two As, said: "It's a big relief. I'm doing architecture at Liverpool John Moores. At the end of seven years, I hope to be a fully qualified architect."

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Amy Lomax, who achieved an A in dance and drama and distinction in BTEC musical theatre is off to the Guildford School of Acting to study musical theatre.

Amy Rice is studying foreign languages at Durham University after gaining one A*, two As and a distinction.

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Miles Padget, who achieved three A*s in physics, maths and further maths plus A in chemistry, has secured a place to study maths at Bristol University.

Oli Hammond hopes to develop his creative skills and expertise to find a job after gaining an A* in graphic design.

Harry Tims plans to follow a degree apprenticeship after achieving AAB.

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Jack Austin gained A*AA and is off to Lancaster University to study business management.

Jack Wood achieved BCC and is studying psychology at Edge Hill University.

Freya Dixon-Tagg achieved AAB and is going to Newcastle University to study psychology.

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Matthew Read who gained ABD has secured a degree apprenticeship at Barclays.

Caitlin O’Neill achieved A*AA and is studying psychology at Sheffield University after a gap year.

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Eva Dobson is also off to Sheffield to study biological sciences after achieving AAB.

Kizzy Nyman, who achieved two A*s in maths and Spanish and A in art has secured her place to study fine art at Brighton University.

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Erin achieved CCD in art, graphics and English language and has accepted a place for September 2025 to study anthropology at Oxford Brooks.