Success at Retford Oaks Academy in Worksop despite 'very challenging year' as A Level results day pass rate is nearly 100 per cent

For many year 13 students from Retford Oaks, A Level results day was the first time at the academy since the doors closed in March and, despite the unusual circumstances, celebrations were in the offing as students celebrated a 99.1 per cent pass rate.
By Sam Ward
Published 13th Aug 2020, 16:42 BST
Rhiannon Emery will be taking up her place at Bishop Grosseteste University to study maths.Rhiannon Emery will be taking up her place at Bishop Grosseteste University to study maths.
Rhiannon Emery will be taking up her place at Bishop Grosseteste University to study maths.

Over a fifth of the grades awarded to students at Retford Oaks Academy were A*– A, and over half were graded at A*– B, representing an improvement from 2019.

This year’s top performer, Rhiannon Emery, achieved a hugely impressive set of results with A*s in Spanish and business and an A in maths.

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Rhiannon will be taking up her place at Bishop Grosseteste University to study maths.

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As Olivia Bateman left Retford Oaks she said: “Thank you for everything!”As Olivia Bateman left Retford Oaks she said: “Thank you for everything!”
As Olivia Bateman left Retford Oaks she said: “Thank you for everything!”

Another top achiever was Olivia Bateman who achieved an A* in business, an A in biology and an A in chemistry.

Olivia will be taking up her place at the University of Lincoln to study law.

Joseph Newton’s dedication to his studies also paid off, with an A in English literature, a B in drama, a C in history and an impressive A* in his Extended Qualification Project.

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Joe will be going on to York St John University to study English literature.

Joe Newton will be going on to York St John University to study English literature.Joe Newton will be going on to York St John University to study English literature.
Joe Newton will be going on to York St John University to study English literature.

Mr Christopher West, principal at Retford Oaks Academy, said: “We are delighted with this year’s results which show another significant year on year improvement – outcomes which clearly demonstrate the dedication of our students over the course of their studies, as well as the commitment of our teaching staff.

"After what has been a very challenging year, we are incredibly proud of the students leaving today – from all the staff at Retford Oaks, we wish you every success and happiness for the future.”

The academy invites any students who are awaiting their GCSE results, who are interested in applying to Retford Oaks, to visit www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk or contact [email protected].

Current students can go into the academy to apply on GCSE results day, Thursday 20 August 2020, or wait until the first day of the new term on Wednesday, Septermber 2.

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