Pupils at Gospel Oak School are celebrating after receiving their A Level grades. The Academy in Birmingham, which is located on Bilston Road, Tipton part of Central Region Schools Trust, is pleased to announce a year of excellent results achieved by its pupils, following two years of dedication to their studies. 

Overall, the Academy achieved an increase in its % A*-E and % A*-B measures with 90% of grades awarded falling within the recognised A*-E range. In addition, subjects that saw particular success included Criminology, Sports Studies, Performing Arts and Health and Social Care.

Many pupils are now looking forward to progressing onto their chosen universities, exciting apprenticeships and employment opportunities at leading organisations. While all pupils have done incredibly well, there are some standout individual achievements.

These include:

  • Aaron Emms, who achieved an A in Criminology, B in History and B in English Literature. He will now go on to study History and Politics at the University of Warwick.
  • Abigail Townsend, who achieved a Distinction in Sports Studies and a Merit in Performing Arts and hopes to read Law at Birmingham City University.
  • Cara Rees who secured a double Distinction in Health Studies and also passed Art and Design and hopes to secure a Foundation Degree at Wolverhampton College.
  • Jasmine Johnson who achieved a Distinction in Performing Arts and a Pass in Health Studies. She will now pursue an apprenticeship through Doocey Group.

Collecting his A Level results today, Sam Bhandu, said:
“I now have the grades I need to study Neuroscience and Psychology at Keele University.”

Executive Principal based at Gospel Oak School, Ross Trafford, said: "We are very proud of what the students have achieved and are delighted to see so many of them achieve the grades they need to pursue their ambitious plans for the future. So many barriers have been broken this year, with Jasmine one of very few young women making it onto a coveted apprenticeship with Doocey Group. These results are full of good stories for the town to be proud of.”

Guy Shears, Chief Executive at Central Region Schools Trust, said: “These results are testament to their hard work and dedication to their studies. Everyone at Central is pleased to see our Sixth Form provision gathering momentum and the young people of Tipton achieving such wonderful things”.