Top grades for Wath Comp pupils

GRADE-grabbing teenagers from Wath Comprehensive were headed to university after getting their heads down to achieve top A-levels results.

Aspiring chemists, micro biologists and pathologists were among those holding their results sheets aloft and jumping for joy as they celebrated winning places in universities across the country.

And with 49.5 per cent of grades achieved at the school’s sixth form centre in the A* to B bracket, head teacher Pat Ward was on cloud nine too.

Mrs Ward said: “I love results day. We have lots of our teachers here and they’re all here to celebrate with the pupils or help them gain a place through clearing.

“Today is the culmination of what the entire school is geared towards and everyone wants to be a part of that.

“Last year no one who wanted to go on to university missed out and I’m sure that will be the case this year. There are places available on some fantastic courses.”

Suki Lee (18), of Parkgate, got onto her chosen micro biology course at Leeds University with two As and a B. She said: “I’m really looking forward to university. not just the studying, the whole lifestyle. I can’t wait.”

Abbie Bembridge (18), of Mexborough, is heading to Bradford University to study Pharmacy after achieving three grade Bs, in biology, chemistry and English.

She said: “I’m so excited about going to university. I’ll be moving over to Bradford on September 14 and I can’t wait. I’m not looking forward to doing my own cooking and cleaning, but everything else should be great.”

Tom Bradwell (19), of Harley, achieved two As and a B to land his place on a Biology course at Leeds University. He said: “I was expecting three As but I’ve still managed to get into my chosen universioty course so I’m really pleased.”