Student at Finborough School achieves top A-level marks

Megan Fox, a student at Finborough School, achieved a Distinction*, Distinction, A, and B in her A-levels and BTECs, earning her a place at the prestigious ArtsEd conservatoire in London.

Miss Fox said: "I'm so happy with my results and want to thank all my teachers for their support over the last few years.

Megan Fox (left) has been accepted to a performing arts school in London (Image: Finborough School)

"I can't wait to move to London and start full-time training in performing arts."

She was one of several high achievers at Finborough School, which is celebrating another year of strong results across both A-levels and BTEC qualifications.

Director of sixth form Barry Collins said: "The dedication and commitment shown by the students in the months leading up to their exams was outstanding and consequently these excellent results are richly deserved."

BTEC grades at Distinction and Distinction* were 40 per cent higher than nationally benchmarked expected outcomes, with approximately 27 per cent at Distinction* compared to the national figure of 11.8 per cent for equivalent Tech Level.

At A-level, 100 per cent of chemistry students achieved grades A* to B, well above the national figure of 56 per cent.

Megan taking part in a recent school production (Image: Finborough School)

In Maths, 66 per cent of students achieved A* to B, compared to 62 per cent nationally.

The school said many A-level grades were at least one grade higher than baseline predictions.

Among the top performers was Isabelle Manning, who achieved A* A* A and secured a place to study medicine at the University of Leicester.

Headmaster Steven Clark said: "Character education lies at the core of our approach at Finborough Sixth Form.

"By developing the ability and aptitude to study hard, navigate challenge and embrace personal development, our students leave us with an exceptional advantage."