North Norfolk students' relief as A-Level results come in

Hundreds of students converged on Sheringham High School, Paston College in North Walsham and Gresham's School in Holt to learn how they fared over the past two years and the results which, for many, will chart their future life's course.

Among them was Elise Wallace, 19 and from Trunch, who got two A*s and a B, and will study creative writing and English at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Elise Wallace, Paston College student, with her A-Levels results. (Image: Stuart Anderson)

Elise said: “I’m kind of disappointed because I needed an A to get into my first-choice university [Durham], but I’m still chuffed. I got two A*s so I can’t be too upset.

“I want to write screenplays and novels. It’s what I love and what I’ve wanted to do for years, so I’m thrilled.”

Max Tomkins, 18 and from North Walsham, got two Bs and an A and is going onto study finance at the University of Reading.

He hopes for a career in investment banking. Max said: “I’d hoped I’d get all As, so I think I could have done better.”

Paston College student Max Tomkins with his A-Levels results. (Image: Stuart Anderson)

Around 160 students got their results at the college, and 73.3pc of the grades were A*-C .

Craig Osborne, the college's head of A Levels, said: “We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students who have come from all across north Norfolk to study at Paston.

"Almost 50pc of the grades achieved were A*, A or B and for our students to have overcome the impact of Covid on their learning and to achieve such outstanding results is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Paston College student Daisy Zahdeh with his A-Levels results. (Image: Stuart Anderson)

Paston College students pick up their A-Levels results. (Image: Stuart Anderson)

"We wish them every success with their next steps.”

Students at Sheringham High School achieved 82.6pc A* - C grades, and more than a third of the cohort of 41 achieved 'Norfolk Scholar' status - an honorary award created by county council.

Ramin Keshavarz, the high school's director of sixth form, said: "We are immensely proud of the superb achievements of all our students, and we congratulate them on their success.

Ramin Keshavarz, Sheringham High School's director of sixth form. (Image: Archant)

"Our students have proved to be extremely resilient particularly throughout the last two and a half years. These young people will continue to make significant contributions to our community and beyond.

"Our thanks also go to all our staff for their hard work and care, and to all parents for their continued support.”