Students picking up their results today Picture: Gryphon School

Gryphon Sixth Form students celebrate as they collect A-level results

Tait ap EllisAugust 14, 20250 Comment0

HIGH-flying students at a Sherborne school have been celebrating today (August 14) as they picked up their A-level results.

An impressive 54 students at The Gryphon School achieved at least one A grade, with a remarkable 16 students achieving three A’s or higher in their exams.

The school maintained an impressive average A-Level grade of B-, and the school also had a 99% pass rate for A*-E across all subjects.

This year saw exceptional subject-level achievements, with 100% of students achieving grades A–C in art, computing, English language, French, Spanish, religious education, and health and social care.

Science was another major area of success, with 94% of chemistry students, 90% of biology students, and 78% of physics students achieving grades A*–C.

Student Roger D Souza achieved A*s in chemistry and maths and A grades in physics and further maths.

He said: “I’m pleased to have done a little bit better than I thought I would, and I’m excited to be heading to Bristol University to study computer science”.

Lilly-Mae Fletcher was also celebrating, with her AAB grades, as she has gained a supply chain apprenticeship with TKMS Atlas UK, a major submarine company.

Lilly said: “My results were much better than I thought, and I don’t feel as stressed any more!”

Students picking up their results today Picture: Gryphon School

Toby Bowers gained an impressive four A* (maths, further maths, computer science and biology) and an A in his extended project qualification (EPQ).

Toby said: “I was worried but I’m now really happy with how well I’ve done”. He is taking a gap year and is hoping to study maths at Oxford.

Bella McKenzie has gained a place at the prestigious Italia Conti drama school in Surrey to study musical theatre. She said: “I’m really excited, my dream is coming true!”

Charlotte Tweedley gained A grades in ancient history, photography and sociology and an A* for her EPQ.

She said receiving her results today was a relief, and she will now be heading to Durham University to study ancient history and archaeology.

Emilie-Grace Watts was also celebrating after achieving A*s in biology, chemistry and her EOQ, as well as an A in maths.

She said: “I’m very happy and proud of myself”. She is going to the University of Bristol to study biochemistry.

Congratulations should also go to Evie Williams on achieving top grades of straight A*s across biology, chemistry, maths and her EPQ.

Headteacher Jim Gower said: “We are exceptionally proud of every single one of our students.

“Their resilience, determination, and commitment to their studies has been truly inspiring.

“I am also enormously grateful to our incredibly dedicated staff, whose tireless work, passion, and care have supported our students in achieving such phenomenal success.

“The Gryphon School’s continued success highlights the strength of our community, the ambition of our learners, and our unwavering commitment to excellence in education.”

Head of Sixth Form Laura Rowe said: “The results the students have achieved are truly a reflection of their intellect and endeavour throughout their two-year A-level journey.

“Their willingness to put in the hard work required for their personal outcomes all while balancing their own growth as young adults has been simply wonderful to experience and both support and celebrate alongside each and every one of them.

“These wonderful outcomes for our students have opened numerous doors and opportunities for their futures beyond their A Levels.

“81% of students have accepted places to their chosen universities including; architecture and optometry at Cardiff, computer science at Bristol, ancient history and archaeology at Exeter, animation and pharmacy at Portsmouth, engineering at Warwick, veterinary medicine at Nottingham and fashion design at Birmingham City to name but a few.

“Ben Rutter has secured an engineering degree apprenticeship with Rolls Royce and Leya Johnson has secured a degree apprenticeship in accountancy with KPMG to mention just a couple of the students opting for different routes.

“I look forward to hearing about the progress and achievements our students will continue to fulfil as they pave their way towards the next steps in their lives.”

However, outstanding performances do not end there. 16 of the students achieved grades worth at least three A grades at A-level, including:

Evelyn Willams A*, A*, A*, A*.
Toby Bowers A*, A*, A*, A*, A.
Emillie-Grace Watts A*, A*, A*, A*
Ben Rutter A*, A*, A, A
Roger DSouza A*, A*, A, A
Charlotte Tweedley A*, A, A, A
Maxwell Morewood A*, A, A
Rebecca Atkinson A, A, A

A school spokesperson said: “We must also commend students for outstanding personal progress where 50 students in the cohort met or exceeded their target grades in all of their subjects.”

The following individuals are the top five out of those 50 students.