Maldon's Plume Academy is celebrating a "virtually perfect" pass rate, with A-Level students securing A* to E grades in all but one subject, today (August 17).

The Year 13 post-16 results showed improved outcomes in a number of areas, with all seven non-A level subjects also celebrating a "remarkable" 100% pass rate.

Staff are said to be immensely proud of their students, who achieved a "superb" A* to C pass rate, including 15 A*s. That is despite "a tough few years", as the cohort missed out on GCSE's due to the pandemic.

Carl Wakefield, Executive Principal at Plume Academy, said: "I am exceptionally proud of the results achieved by our College students this year, particularly given the massively disruptive period they have have had to work through and the unrelenting resilience they have had to show.

"I am also extremely pleased that virtually all of our Year 13 students have secured their first choice university place, with a number also securing high quality apprenticeships at reputable organisations both locally as well as in the city of London. The results achieved by our Year 12 cohort were also really pleasing and only bode well for next summer."

Left to right: Mr Wakefield, Emily, Edward, James, and Jess, all celebrated their results. (Credit: Plume Academy)

Mr Wakefield will be leaving the Academy at the end of this month, after a successful eight-year tenure.

"The bottom line is that all this cannot happen without a huge amount of hard work being put in by our students whilst working in collaboration with a fully committed and highly skilled team of staff," he continued.

"When combined with the support provided by our students' parents and carers, it is clear to see as to why we achieved such an outstanding set of outcomes."

"It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside them all and I am immensely proud as to what they have secured as a collective. I wish them a bright, happy and ultimately, successful future."

Left to right: Abby, former Head Boy Jensen Bacon, and former Head Girl Grace Salfairso collected their A-Level results this morning. (Credit: Plume Academy)

Plume Academy's Year 13 top achievers include:

• Emily Rose, who achieved an A* in Mathematics, A in Physics and A in French. She is off to study Physics at the University of Lancaster.
• Edward Vale, who achieved an A in Computer Science, A in History, A in Physics and an A* for his EPQ. He will be studying Computer Science at the University of Lancaster.
• Abigail Wilkins, who achieved two Distinction stars in IT, a Distinction star in Dance, and a B in Business. She will attend London South Bank University to study Baking Science and Technology.

Liam secured two Distinction stars in Sport, a B in English Language and a B in Media Studies. (Composite: Ben Shahrabi)

• Liam Wingrove, who achieved two Distinction stars in Sport, a B in English Language and a B in Media Studies. He is heading to the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) to study Multimedia Sports Journalism.
• Charlotte Beattie, who achieved an A* in Media Studies, A in English Literature and an A in History. She is off to study at the University of Bath Spa to study English Literature and Media Communications.
• Charlie Freeman, who achieved an A* in Mathematics, A in Chemistry and A in Physics.
• Georgia Tear, who achieved an A* in Psychology, an A in English Literature and an A in Spanish. She will be going to the University of Bath to study Psychology.
• Matthew Salerno, who achieved an A* in Criminology, a Distinction star in IT, B in History and an A for his EPQ. He is heading to the University of Manchester to study Ancient History.

Bobby secured all A's in Biology, Geography and Media Studies. (Composite: Ben Shahrabi)

• Bobby Priest, who achieved all A's in Biology, Geography and Media Studies. He is off to the University of Nottingham to study Film and Television Studies.
• Rocc Madden, who achieved an A* in Product Design, a Distinction star in Business and a B in Media Studies.
• Cameron Smith, who achieved an A* in Law, an A in English Language and a B in History. He will be going to the University of Sheffield to study Law.

John Hallam, the Academy's Post-16 lead and Assistant Vice-Principal added: "It's been wonderful to witness so many delighted students collecting results at the academy this morning, and it's great to see so many students securing the outcomes that will enable them to progress onto their first- choice university, college or apprenticeship."

"As an academy, we are exceptionally proud of the achievements of our post-16 students and, as this area's senior leader for Plume College, it has been a privilege to work alongside staff, parents and carers to ensure that all of our students achieve their very best."

"I would like to wish all of our Year 13 leavers the best of luck as they progress and thank them for their hard work and commitment during their time at Plume Academy."

The college is celebrating the high number of students who have earned a place at university, with many set to attend prestigious 'Russell Group' universities.

Congratulations to all Year 13's on their A-Level Results.

Edited by Ben Shahrabi.

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