A-level success 2025
Students and staff at Hanley Castle High School are celebrating another year of exceptional A Level results, with many individuals securing places at leading universities, embarking on higher-level apprenticeships, and stepping into their chosen careers. The proportion of students achieving A*-B grades and A*-C grades were 56% and 81% respectively; both above the results achieved nationally.
Many students achieved outstanding individual results, ensuring that the vast majority secured their first-choice place at a range of top universities including Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham, UCL, and York. As well as taking places at top universities, students also secured employment and apprenticeships at a range of destinations including the RAF, Heller, and Crowthers Accountants.
As always, there were a number of star performers:
Darya Rega and Julia Nalepa achieved A* A* A and A* A A respectively in biology, mathematics and chemistry. Darya will be studying biochemistry at Manchester, with Julia pursuing chemical engineering at Bath.
Noah Jones is heading to Sheffield to study economics after achieving grades A* A B in business studies, politics, economics, and a grade A in core maths.
Anabelle Beryman achieved straight A grades in biology, chemistry, maths and the extended project qualification, and has accepted a place to study medicine at Keele.
Ella Garner and Kiera White excelled in psychology, PE, and business studies achieving A* A A and A* A* B respectively. Ella will be studying sports and PE coaching science at Birmingham, whilst Kiera is heading to Nottingham to study physiotherapy.
With grades A* A B in mathematics, further mathematics and computing, Dan Giess will be studying Computer Science at Cardiff this autumn.
Headteacher Mark Stow praised the students for their hard work and resilience:
“We are incredibly proud of all our students. They have shown such determination to succeed and have been rewarded with some stunning outcomes from these examinations. These results are a testament to their talent and commitment to study, and to the dedication of our staff, who go above and beyond to support every individual. We are delighted for our students, and we can’t wait to hear how they get on in their next steps”.
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