JOHN Kyrle High School is celebrating another successful year of A Level and Level 3 results, with students achieving outcomes above national expectations.

The sixth form students secured a range of ambitious next steps in higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

A key measure of success this year was the school's positive value-added score of +0.17. This means that, on average, John Kyrle students achieved around a fifth of a grade higher than other similar students across the country.

These outcomes reflect the hard work, resilience and determination of students, the expertise and commitment of staff, strong partnerships with families, and the rich opportunities available through John Kyrle Sixth Form.

Several subject areas delivered exceptional outcomes when compared with similar students nationally.

History and philosophy and ethics students achieved, on average, almost a full grade higher than students with comparable GCSE starting points.

English literature, biology and geography students achieved around half a grade higher than similar students nationally.

These outcomes highlight the strength of teaching, support and student commitment across a range of academic disciplines.

Among this year's individual success stories was Thomas Lee, who secured a highly competitive degree apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce. Thomas's success highlights the breadth of ambition within this year's cohort and reflects John Kyrle's commitment to helping students achieve their First-Choice Future, whether that leads to university, a degree apprenticeship, employment or further training.

Incoming Headteacher Luke Moseley said: "The school’s ambition is simple: to help every young person secure their First Choice Future. Today's results demonstrate the power of an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and a sixth form culture that challenges and supports students to achieve their very best.

“As a sixth form, we continue to be a driver of opportunity for young people across Ross-on-Wye and neighbouring counties.

“These results are about more than academic success. They are about young people securing their First Choice Future and taking their next steps with confidence.”