Alderley Edge School for Girls applauds 'outstanding' A-level results

A third of all grades achieved were A* to A.

Students, staff and families joined together in pride and joy to commend the hard work and dedication that has led to this momentous day.

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The school is immensely proud that its students will be attending some of the UK's most prestigious universities.

Sasha Smith (Image: Supplied)

Students will be pursuing a range of disciplines from medicine at Liverpool, geography at Durham and law at Liverpool to history and politics at Edinburgh and English literature at Bristol.

These achievements reflect the school’s outstanding teaching and learning as well as the students’ commitment, dedication and hard work.

Kate Taylor, centre, opens her results with sister Anna and mum Nikki (Image: Supplied)

Sixth formers will be studying subject ranging from fine art at Falmouth University and geography and urban planning at Newcastle University to business management at Bayes Business School in London and physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham reflecting its commitment to nurturing each girl's unique passions and talents.

Acting headmistress Caroline Wood said: "We are thrilled to celebrate with all of our students following their outstanding A-level results.

Acting headmistress Caroline Wood with Ellen Julian-Pain (Image: Supplied)

“Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, dedication and resilience.

“Each girl's success reflects not only her individual effort but also the unwavering support of our entire school community.

“I am confident they will seize every opportunity, just as they have done here, and will undoubtedly achieve great success in the next chapter of their lives."

Kate Taylor who received A*A*A*A in politics, history, maths and physics and is off to Edinburgh to read history and politics.

Lilia Fraser who gained A*A*A* in biology, chemistry and maths will study medicine in Liverpool.

Annie Swindells who achieved A*A*A in business, economics and geography will read business management at Bayes Business School, City, University of London.

Niamh Williams who received AAB in English literature, geography and politics and will study English literature in Bristol.

Jess Billington, head of sixth form, said: “We are tremendously proud of this year’s cohort.

“It has been a joy and a privilege to support them.

“The diversity of courses they will now go on to study is testament to the huge range of interests and skills they have honed together.

“They have given to our community with great generosity and I know they will enrich the communities they now join further afield.”