While the proportion of top A-level grades in England has fallen since 2021, students in Burnham-on-Crouch are celebrating their 'amazing' results today (August 18).

Students and staff at Ormiston Rivers Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), are celebrating as students are now able to secure places at their chosen universities, on 'coveted' apprenticeships and selected jobs.

In a statement, an Ormiston spokesperson said: "The results reflect the hard work and commitment shown throughout students' studies and is richly deserved."

Students across the academy performed well, and some of the individual standout achievements included:

• Rebecca Williams who achieved A* in Mathematics, A* in Biology, A in Chemistry and an A* in AS Further Mathematics, and will be going on to study Biomedical Sciences at University College London.
• Katie Mayes who achieved an A in Mathematics, A in Biology, A in Chemistry and an A in EPQ and will be studying Veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College.
• Veerapat Martvichit who gained an A* in BTEC Sport, A in LIBF, Merit in Engineering and a C in Core Mathematics and will be going on to study Banking and Finance at Manchester university.
• Maddison Tuckey who achieved an A* in Mathematics, A* in Physics, Distinction in Performing Arts and an A in AS Further Mathematics and is continuing her studies in Mathematics at the University of Southampton.
• Hannah Burke who achieved an A* in LIBF, A in French, B in Mathematics and an A* in EPQ and will be taking up an Apprenticeship at British Airways.
• Matthew Busby who achieved a Distinction* in BTEC Sport, Merit in Child Development and a Merit in Health and Social Care. He is also an active member of the local Cadets and is undertaking a cross-Atlantic row to raise funds for charity. He will be going on to study Paramedic sciences at university.

"I am so pleased to see our students celebrating their results today, which are very well deserved after working so hard over the last two years."

Jo Williams, Principal at Ormiston Rivers Academy, said: "I am so pleased to see our students celebrating their results today, which are very well deserved after working so hard over the last two years.

"The achievements of our students have come as a direct result and reward of their continuous efforts, dedication and grit, and will prepare them well for their exciting next steps.

"We are proud that students have secured places at prestigious universities such as University College London and the Royal Veterinary College, and on coveted apprenticeships including Deloitte and British Airways and in first jobs of their choice.

"We are immensely grateful to students, staff, families and the wider academy community for all of their support over the past two years."