Best A-level Results on Record at The Maynard
16 Aug 2024
Best A-level Results on Record at The Maynard
We are beyond delighted to announce that The Maynard’s phenomenal Class of 2024 have performed fantastically at A-level!
- Results were the best in a decade discounting COVID years.
- 31% of grades were at A*, 70% A*/A, 86% A*/B.
- Half gained at least three A*/A grades.
- A tremendous two thirds of students achieved AAB or above.
- Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) results were amazing with 73% A*, 85% A*/A and 100% A*/B.
It is crystal clear that every girl can be hugely proud of what they’ve achieved. Liz Gregory, Head of this leading girls’ school, expressed her joy: “These girls have worked incredibly hard and thoroughly deserve their impressive results as such a remarkable cohort. I am thrilled that they are now fully equipped to start exciting new chapters in their lives and I could not be prouder – a very well done to them all!”
This means that these superstars are off to follow their passions at the most prestigious universities: 11% are off to make their dreams a reality at Oxbridge, with Imperial, UCL, Durham, Edinburgh, Warwick, Bristol and numerous other Russell Group destinations well-represented. Indeed, they are pursuing a huge range of options with an almost perfect 50/50 split between Arts and STEM subjects – from English, History, PPE, Law, Fine Art and International Relations to Economics, Architecture, Medicine, Physics and Engineering.
Equally brilliant is that they will be combining their co-curricular and academic interests. Joining Natalie (French & German), a post A-level candidate who has just enjoyed a year at the Sorbonne at Oxford, will be Katie (History of Art, 4A*s, A* in EPQ), who will be aiming to build on her musical talents by getting involved in the amazing choral traditions at the university. Fiona (Biology, 2A*s, an A, and an A* in her EPQ), will be having some early mornings as she looks to continue competing as an elite rower. Meanwhile, over in Cambridge, Lilly (Human Social and Political Sciences), 4A*s and an A* in the EPQ, is likely be found at the hub of university politics or writing for ‘Varsity’, whilst Megan (Medicine, 4A*s) may be treading the boards.
“I’ve been saying ‘hopefully Cambridge’ when asked about my university destination all summer, and now I can say ‘definitely Cambridge!’” recounts writer extraordinaire, Lilly, beaming. “The course combines everything about my A-levels that I really loved and I’m so excited to begin.”
An incredibly gifted group artistically, Isa (2 A*s, an A, A* in her EPQ) was singled out by OCR as one of the top candidates nationally. This exceptional creativity is reflected more widely with Amy (3 As) off to Bristol to study History of Art, Darcey (2 A*s, an A and an A* in her EPQ) going to Bath for Structural and Architectural Engineering with Sienna (A*AB) and Bella (AAC) taking on Art Foundation years to find their niche. Talented artist Darcey shares a common sentiment that the joy of the big day and all its triumphs “doesn’t feel real yet” – “I’m sure it’ll sink in tomorrow!”
Not to be outdone, the scientists have had a marvellous year. Matilda has led the way (3A*s, an A with an A* in her EPQ) and is off to Exeter to study Biological Sciences with wonderful performances from Helena, (Natural Sciences, Bath, 4A*s), Rowena (Chemistry, Bristol, A*AA) and Jessy (Computer Science, Lancaster A*AB with an A in EPQ).
We are similarly delighted that the achievements of our new joiners and international students are also absolutely fabulous, including: Isa, Bath, Chemistry (3A*s and an A* in the EPQ); Konnie, King’s College, Biochemistry (3As and a C); Megan, Warwick, Biomedical Sciences (3As and an A* in the EPQ); Grace, Exeter, Physics with Astrophysics (3 As and an A* in the EPQ); and Emma, Nottingham, Law with Criminology (3As and an A* in the EPQ) to name a few.
The humanities equally share dazzling success, with Phoenix (3As with an A* in the EPQ) off to Durham for PPE, joined there by our Head Girl Claire for Geography (A*AA with an A* in the EPQ); Rosie (A*AA), York for Philosophy; Rhiannon (BBB), Newcastle for Food Business, Management and Marketing; and Eleanor (A*AA with an A* in the EPQ), St Andrews for Ancient History and Archaeology. Further afield Maddie has received a sports scholarship to study Liberal Arts in the USA at the University of Lynchburg in Virginia, reflecting the remarkable breadth of the opportunities in front of them.
“I’m nervous but so, so thrilled to be going to my top choice university,” says Claire, who has gone above and beyond to help the school thrive with the Head Girl Team. She neatly sums up the overwhelming sentiment of the day: “I’m just beyond happy!”
“There really are too many amazing individual success stories to name; we are immensely excited about what they will go on to achieve,” concludes Liz Gregory, Head. “I must also wholeheartedly thank all the staff who have worked tirelessly and inspired students to go above and beyond. They have been an essential part of these truly magnificent accomplishments.”