Shiplake College leavers are celebrating after collecting a strong set of sixth form examination results today. Headmaster, Gregg Davies, comments:
"The average number of UCAS points achieved by the class of 2018, earned through the range of sixth form qualifications that we now offer, is 129, equivalent to ABB. An impressive 42% of our pupils gained A*-A grades or equivalent, and 83% A*-C, with a pass rate of 99.6%.
We are proud to be an all-ability school and despite the more demanding examinations and government reforms, these pupils will be leaving school fully equipped for the next stage of their lives. I am impressed by the variety of degree subjects and university destinations our leavers are going on to, with a small number choosing to pursue degree apprenticeships or go straight into employment. They have chosen courses that will stand them in good stead as graduates in 2021, for a life increasingly dominated by AI and the need to manage the interface between humans and robots. Popular destinations this year include Exeter, Oxford Brookes, Newcastle and Bournemouth, and they, along with the other institutions, will be gaining some fine Shiplake Old Vikings in September.
My thanks to the interminable commitment of my colleagues whose hard work and care does not go unrecognised and congratulations to those departments that secured 100% A*-C grades at A Level, including Art, Computer Science, DT, Philosophy, Physical Education and Photography. Economics, English Literature and Maths also achieved strong A*-C results."
