Monmouth Comprehensive School is delighted with the success of our Sixth Form students in their summer examinations, and proud of the efforts that they and their teachers have put in to achieve such impressive results.

The school was abuzz with students, staff and parents on Thursday morning, celebrating success. 42% of all A Level grades were at A*/A, almost 13% above national outcomes. 82% of A Level grades awarded were at A*-C, again significantly above national averages. BTEC and other vocational results were also exceptionally strong, with 42% awarded distinctions, alongside many merits and a 100% pass rate.

A number of students achieved the top grades across all their examination courses, including Archie Barrell, Benjamin Chaffey, Lucy Edmunds, Saffron Jarvis, Daniel Millington, Imogen Mitchell, Tristan Pritchard, Callum Thomas, Isaac Thomson, Zachary Westcott and Harrison Williams. Tilly McClusky also achieved an impressive range of top grades across a mixed selection of A-Level and vocational subjects.

Head Student Archie Barrell has secured his place at Cambridge University to study Natural Sciences, alongside Head Student Saffron Jarvis who will read Geography. Isaac Thomson was also successful in securing a place at Cambridge for Engineering. Lucy Edmunds will study English Literature at Oxford University. Additionally, Anna Taviner is going on to study Veterinary Science. Milly George and Ellie Hodgson will read Medicine. Students have accepted places at a number of universities across a wide range of subjects, with others taking up apprenticeships.

The Director of Sixth Form, Miss Caroline Edginton, said how delighted she was with the hard work of students and their determination to succeed:

“We are very proud of our students and their achievements. As a fully comprehensive school, we nurture and develop each individual, and we are so pleased to watch them grow in confidence and ambition. Our students are enormously talented and able in so many fields of study and skill, and it is such a rewarding experience for our staff to watch them grow into fully rounded, ambitious young people.”

The Headteacher at MCS, Mr Hutchison, praised the work of students, families and staff in achieving such excellent results. Mr Hutchison said:

“I am delighted for every one of our students who are receiving their results today. Their achievements reflect not only academic ability but also the resilience, dedication, and determination they’ve shown throughout their time with us. Whether they’re heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, entering the workplace, or taking time to explore new paths, each of them should feel a deep sense of pride. They are more than just their results — they are thoughtful, compassionate, and capable young people with bright futures ahead of them.”

The school places an emphasis on opportunities for all students, ensuring support each individual onto the pathway that best suits their way of learning and their future goals. If you are interested in joining the MCS Sixth Form and becoming part of a large, vibrant and successful Sixth Form, please contact the school on 01600 775177, or by email to [email protected].