STUDENTS across Bromsgrove have been celebrating their A-Level results as they secure their places at their chosen university and other destinations.

Due to their "hard-earned results", students at South Bromsgrove High School will be progressing onto a range of universities, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

The school say they are particularly proud of Ben Bryant and Naomi Curtis who achieved three A*s and are going on to study Architecture at the University of Sheffield and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds respectively, and Finlay Creed who will be studying Land Economy at the University of Cambridge.

A number of students will be starting degrees in this area in September including Jessica Doherty who achieved D*D* in her Business BTEC Diploma.

Headteacher Chris Smith said: "We are delighted at the determination that this cohort of students have shown. They have met the challenges of their A Level and BTEC study with hard work and resilience and have been ably supported by their subject teachers."

Sixth Form students and staff at North Bromsgrove High School have also been celebrating success.

Director of the sixth form Daniel Taylor said: "We are extremely proud of our students. They have demonstrated commitment, determination and engagement throughout their time with us and we are confident that they are all ready for the next stages in their lives.

"Amongst many outstanding results, Lucy Ricketts achieved 3A*s and an A, Amelie Martin also gained 3 A*s, whilst Luke Gudger, Maisy Davies and Dylan Crowe all achieved A*s and 2 A grades.

"Many of our students have gained entry to top universities studying a wide range of degree courses, including Maths, Chemistry, Architecture and Veterinary Science. We are similarly delighted that others have successfully obtained places on Degree Level Apprenticeships."

At Bromsgrove School, 212 Upper Sixth leavers achieved 60% A*/A grades, or the equivalent, and 83% A*/B or the equivalent.

The school said: "Many congratulations to the U6 Class of 2024 on a brilliant set of results across IB, A Level and BTEC.

"We wish the Upper Sixth well for the future and look forward to following their progress as Old Bromsgrovians wherever they are in the world."

Students and staff at Waseley Hills High School in Rubery, also had a great set of results to celebrate.

The school has celebrated individual performances, which include Kirsty Hay who achieved A* in Psychology, A in History and A in Chemistry and will read Psychology at Loughborough University, Jessica Ellis who earned A* in Criminology, B in Psychology and B in Sociology and secured her place to study Psychology at University of Birmingham, Keelan Green who achieved A in Sociology, B in History and B in English Language and moves on to read Sociology at the University of Sheffield and Ella-Nicole Waterfield who will now study Pharmacy at the University of Birmingham.

Tom Preston, Principal at Waseley Hill High School, said: "We are delighted with how well our Year 13 pupils have performed this year. The results reflect the countless hours and dedication of the students to work towards their examinations".  

Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas has congratulated students on their results.

He said: "I hope your hard work has paid off and you got the grades you wanted.

"Whatever you choose to do next, whether it’s an apprenticeship, work or if you’re heading to university, I want to wish you every success as you begin a new chapter in your life."