Rhubarb October 2022

ST EDWARD’S

2022 LEAVERS ACADEMIC RESULTS 202 2 87% of the grades were A* to B or the equivalent, which is only just below the level recorded last year when grades were awarded differently. Nationally, the proportion of A level grades awarded at grade B and above has fallen from 70% in 2021 to 62% this year. Our pupils’ achievements stand in marked and excellent contrast. Equally impressively, the proportion of grades awarded at A* and A for A-level and at 7 and 6 in the IB currently stands at 57%, which is the highest level in the School’s history for examinations taken in normal circumstances. 19% of the grades were awarded at the very highest level, A*s or 7s.

The 2022 A-level results have once again been outstanding, and testament to the hard work of last year’s Upper Sixth, their teachers and everyone at Teddies involved in supporting them.

nationally is 65%, reflecting both the difficult landscape for university admissions and the exceptional achievements of our pupils. Popular universities among our Upper Sixth range across the country, with Exeter University proving most popular, followed closely by the University of Bristol and Newcastle University. A significant number of students have also chosen to take their studies abroad. Destinations include Harvard University, Medaille College in Buffalo, NewYork, the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands, Luiss University in Rome, and Switzerland’s Glion Institute of Higher Education. As ever, it is wonderful to see Teddies pupils going on to pursue a broad range of talents and interests. Chosen courses include Law, Neuroscience,Ancient History, Marine Biology, Motorsport Engineering, and Song Writing and Music Production.

SCHOOL NEWS

77% of our candidates have gained places at their universities of first choice.The equivalent number

ON TOUR

TEDDIES TALKS O ur ‘Teddies Talks’ careers series offers a range of events designed to give our young OSE a valuable insight into specific industries by networking with and listening to the experiences of OSE,Teddies parents and Friends. One to look out for is ‘TeddiesTalks Media’, taking place on 9th November 2022 at Sway Bar, London,WC2. We are excited to be hosting a range of speakers throughout the evening from TV presenters, magazine editors and newspaper journalists followed by drinks and canapés.This is a great opportunity for anyone keen to pursue a career in the Media.

H ave you recently started at University? We’d love to hear all about it! ‘Teddies on Tour’ visits OSE across the country, to take you out for a meal and hear how you’re getting on. Past visits have included Newcastle, Exeter , and more – we’re keen to visit you wherever you are! Get in touch if you’d like us to visit your Uni town: beyondteddies@stedwardsoxford.org and keep an eye out for announcements of our upcoming visits.

Register your interest by emailing: OSE@stedwardsoxford.org. We look forward to seeing you!

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