A-Levels: Super student Sam secures top grades

Sam Wibberley (18) is on his way to Cambridge after scoring four A* grades. The ancient institution was ranked number one last year by The Guardian’s University Guide 2012.

Sam, of Ashfield Way in Bramley, achieved the top grade in biology, chemistry, physics and maths. He also bagged a B grade in politics.

“I was really nervous — it’s really scary coming in and not know how you’ve done,” he said.

“But it’s an amazing feeling to come out with those results. I didn’t think I’d do that well.”

Modest Sam has been offered a place to read chemistry at Corpus Christi college.

“It’s such a nice college right in the centre of the city,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to going there — it was always my goal but I wasn’t sure I’d do it.”

Biology teacher Claire Huddart said: “All of Sam’s teachers are immensely proud of Sam’s success. It’s an absolutely fantastic achievement.”

She added: “Sam should be very proud of himself and we wish him all the best.”