Students at Felixstowe School are celebrating their Key Stage 5 results with many progressing to universities, training opportunities and employment.

Among those celebrating are Kate Golden, who achieved an outstanding A*, A and B and will go on to read Film and Television Studies at the University of Exeter, and Jack Crisp, who achieved B, B and Distinction Star and will begin studying Graphic Design at Norwich University of the Arts.

Students achieved strong outcomes across both academic and vocational pathways. At A-level, 13% of grades were awarded at A*-A, over a third at A*-B and nearly two-thirds at A*-C while technical qualifications were a particular strength, with 75% of students achieving Distinction grades and all students achieving at least a Merit.

Headteacher Emma Wilson-Downes said: “Results day is always one of my favourite days of the year because it gives us the opportunity to celebrate our students and everything they have achieved.

“We are enormously proud of this cohort, not just because of their examination results, but because of the young adults they have become.

“Throughout their time with us they have shown ambition, resilience and kindness, and they have embodied our values of Inspiration, Influence and Integrity in everything they do.

“Kate and Jack are wonderful examples of the talent and determination we see across our Sixth Form. I am delighted to see them progressing to courses that they are passionate about, and I know they will go on to achieve great things.

“I would also like to thank our staff, families and wider community for the support they have provided throughout our students’ journeys. Their encouragement has played an important part in today’s success.”

As a small school sixth form, Felixstowe School is able to provide students with highly personalised support, ensuring that every young person is known as an individual and encouraged to achieve their aspirations. This year’s results reflect the hard work of students and staff alike, alongside the strong relationships that underpin the Sixth Form experience.

The school extends its congratulations to all members of the Class of 2026 and wishes them every success as they embark on the next stage of their education, training and careers.