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Students from Coombeshead Academy have been picking up their A Level and BTEC exam results this morning (15th August.) 

At Coombeshead Academy, students are moving on to a wide range of destinations from Universities including the Universities of Exeter, Gloucestershire, East London, Birmingham and Plymouth, starting on apprenticeships, heading directly to full time employment and entering the military. 

Coombeshead student Harry Northwood  received an A in Photography and a B in Graphics.  Victoria Sibley got a   Distinction* in Music and  Sophie Cane received an A* in Graphics, an A in Textiles and a Distinction in Food.    Toni Courtier got a B in Maths, a B in Further Maths and a  Distinction in Sport.  Jessica Kealy received an A* in Biology and an A in Maths. 

Helen Coulson, Headteacher at Coombeshead Academy  said: 

“With the effects of studying through difficult times during covid still leaving an impact for our 2024 cohort, their successes and resilience deserve high praise and recognition. We are very proud of this group of students that show with these results that success is possible in Coombeshead sixth form no matter the challenges faced.

“As well as showing a clear dedication to their academic studies reflected in their results, our year 13s this year have shown they are well rounded members of our school community, leading in school councils, charity fundraising, events planning and arts and performing arts showcases throughout the year.”

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said:

 “A massive congratulations to the Sixth Form students across Newton Abbot who have collected their A-Level and BTEC results today.  It’s been another bumper year of results for our Newton Abbot schools and just shows they are all going from strength to strength.”