2018 has proved to be another excellent year for Tarporley Sixth Form College with 28 per cent of all grades awarded being at the highest level of A*/A.

Sam Barrett (A*, A*, A*, A*, A*) has been accepted at Oxford University to read mathematics and computer science. Thomas Harrop (A*,A*, A, A) will read engineering also at Oxford and Jonathan Melia (A*, A*, A* B) will be joining them at Oxford, also to read engineering.

Studying law at Durham University is Evan Roberts, (A*, A*, A) and attending Newcastle University is Will Pape (A, A, A,) who will read mathematics, while Angus Crayston (A*, A, A,) will read economics and management at the University of Leeds.

Stephen Broster (A*, A, A) will study biomedical science at Newcastle University.

Izzy Burton (A*, A, B,) will study physiotherapy at Keele University; Ellie Coulston (A, A, A) will read communication & media studies at Loughborough University.

Charlie McMillan (A* A, A, A) will be reading biomedical science at the University of Sheffield. At the University of Birmingham, Tegan Berry (A, A, A, B) will study biological sciences. Bethany Farrell (A*, A, B), will study Law at the University of Leeds. Abbie Whelan (A, A, A, A), will read History at the University of Manchester.

There were many more notable performances from students who will be taking up places at university this year to study a range of courses including art & design, journalism, primary education, dentistry, medicine, business management, English literature, psychology, marketing, international business, politics & international relations, criminology, geology, modern foreign languages, physics, finance and accounting.

“As usual, the day has been one of high emotion for us here at school," said Chris Nuttall, director of sixth form.

“This has been an exceptional year group who have not only developed academically during their time here at Tarporley, but also personally, as individuals.

"Our sixth form students contribute so much to the life of the school and to the local community, and are frequently praised for their mature approach, their teamwork and their leadership.

"Today is just reward for all their hard work, supported by their families and the dedicated staff at the school. I would like to take this opportunity to wish them every success in their next pathway in life. We really will miss them all!”

Tarporley Sixth Form is open to all students with suitable GCSE grades.

Although many courses are full, there are some places available for the new academic year; students can register for courses on Thursday, August 23.

Tarporley Sixth Form College is also open to students who have not previously attended the school.

Students can contact the sixth form on 01829 732558 for more information or email teverton@tarporleyhigh.co.uk