Ark 6th Form East Sussex is celebrating its excellent A level results, with a number of students achieving the top grades.

A member of the Ark network of high-performing schools, Ark 6th Form has already sent students to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London.

Student, Frank He, who took 5 A-Levels and got 4 As in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Chinese and a B in Physics is set to take up a place studying Medicine at University College London. On opening his results, Frank beamed and exclaimed ‘Awesome!’ He said ‘I want to thank all the teachers for their support, without them I couldn’t have done it. I’m really happy that I got into UCL.’

Another student, Erin Boles who got 2 As in Biology and Psychology, a B in Geography and a distinction in Sport said ‘I’m so happy and relieved. All my hard work paid off. I’m going to the University of East Anglia to study Physiotherapy. The teachers at Ark 6th Form were a great help and so supportive.’

George Stonham, got 2 As in Biology and Economics and a B in PE. He opened his results and happily said ‘Unbelievable. I got exactly what I wanted.’

Stephen Jones, got 3 As in Maths, Further Maths, Biology and a B in Economics. He said ‘I’m over the moon with my results. I’m happy I got into my first choice university. I can’t wait to celebrate tonight!’

Caitlin Menson got an A and 2 Bs and said ‘I’m overwhelmed. I’m kind of excited and quite happy as I’ve got what I needed to go to university. I found my time at Ark 6th Form an enjoyable and challenging experience.’  

Stephanie Newman, Principal of Ark William Parker said: “It is great to see students’ and teachers’ hard work and focus pay off on results day. The new linear A levels this year have been tougher for students. The high expectations we have has helped our students secure some great results that enables them to go on to university or into the career of their choice. ”

Tracy Dohel, Principal of Ark Helenswood said ‘We are very pleased with the results this year and they demonstrate how successful Ark 6th Form is. We would like to congratulate our students on a set of very good results which means they are able to proceed to university or other chosen destinations. We would also like to thank the staff for their ongoing hard work and commitment that has made this possible.’ 

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