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COLLEGE NEWS

CLASS OF 2019: A LEVEL RESULTS

Ratcliffe College prides itself on its inclusivity, providing for a wide range of abilities, which makes
this year’s 99% overall pass rate all the more impressive. More than half of the Year 13 students
attained places at Russell Group universities, and the vast majority of the cohort secured a place
at their fi rst-choice university. Ratcliffe is very proud of the A Level results achieved this year,
maintaining its national top 10% placing for value-added. 90% of all grades were A* to C, and
particular congratulations go to those students who were awarded straight A* and A grades.
Headmaster Jon Reddin commented: “I am delighted that the Year 13 students achieved such a
strong overall set of A Level results, which are testament to the dedication and hard work of the
students, their teachers, and the College’s Catholic ethos. It has been a memorable year for this
particular group in terms of their achievements in co-curricular activities, where they have excelled
in sport, music and drama, and I am thrilled that their achievements have now been complemented
by academic success. We are especially pleased for all of our students who have obtained places at
their chosen universities.”
Year 13 student Grace Lindop (19) celebrated outstanding results, achieving A*, A*, A. She will
read English Literature at the University of St Andrews. Daniel Bastock (19) is taking up a place at
Keele University to read Medicine, having obtained A*, A, A. He said: “The teachers and staff have
been amazing. Ratcliffe has such a family feel.” Alicia Boothroyd (19) achieved A*, A, A and has
secured a place at Durham University to read French. She said: “Ratcliffe really has prepared me for
life and given me so much confi dence.”
Hebe Jackson (19) also obtained excellent results, achieving A*, A*, A, and she will be taking a
gap year to explore Borneo, India, Cambodia and Marrakesh as part of a Liberal Arts trip. She said:
“Coming into the Sixth Form at Ratcliffe from a state school background, thanks to the Sir Thomas
White Bursary, has really helped me to achieve my potential. I’ve loved my time at Ratcliffe.” Hebe
was also awarded the Ratcliffi an Association Gap Year Scholarship of £250 for 2019, and she sets
off on her travels in January. We look forward to hearing all about her adventures in next year’s Old
Ratcliffi an magazine.

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