A-level success for Queen Elizabeth High School

Posted by The Journal on Aug 20, 09 12:17 PM in School news

As teenagers across the country scored record results in their A-levels again this year, students at Hexhams Queen Elizabeth High School achieved a 98% pass rate at grades A-E.

Almost half of exam entries resulted in grades A or B while around a dozen students got straight As.

Headteacher Neil Morrison said: Overall we are pleased with the results.

The general picture is very much in line with our expectations which were pretty good.

Within that there is quite a lot of outstanding performances.

Hugh Oliver, 18, of Humshaugh, got three As in French, Geography and English Literature.

Hugh is to study Geography at St Andrews.

He said: It is kind of what I expected but I needed an A and two Bs so there wasnt too much pressure.

Grades are still being analysed for Northumberland schools, but they are expected to announce record results.

Coun Lesley Rickerby , executive member for children's services at Northumberland County Council, said: "Well done to all the students in Northumberland picking up their A-level results today.

"We wish them every success for the future, whatever career or study path they choose to follow.

"Recognition also goes to school staff and parents for the tremendous support and encouragement they have given to these students."

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