Outstanding set of A Level and EPQ results with over 30% of all grades achieved by students at A*
Our students, parents and staff had much to celebrate in August when our Year 13 cohort received outstanding results with over 30% of all grades achieved by our students at A*. Mrs Brown commented: “We are unashamedly ambitious for all our girls at Northwood, no one flies under the radar, and we place no limits on their achievements. They have made us so proud with their fantastic A Level and EPQ results. I am therefore delighted to announce today that nearly 60% of all grades achieved by our 2023 leavers are at A* – A, with a hugely impressive 84% of the grades at A* – B.”
Our brilliant students immerse themselves in their subjects, always motivating and championing one another to excel, whilst being supported, inspired and motivated by our formidable team of teachers. True advocates for ‘learning for life’, Northwood teachers are passionate, innovative educators, who ignite intellectual curiosity and unlock an insatiable thirst for discovery, whilst stretching and challenging each student to be her very best self.”
With almost one in three students achieving straight A*/A grades, today’s results are a true testament to the dedication and sheer grit shown by students and teachers alike. Students studying Mathematics have excelled, with 100% A*/A grades in Further Mathematics and 82% A*/A grades in A level Mathematics (including an outstanding 64% of grades at A*). Students also displayed their strength in numerical application and problem-solving in Computer Science, where almost 70% of grades were at an A* and Economics, where 100% of grades achieved the A* grade.
Linguistic mastery and analytical skills were rewarded in English Literature, where 72% of students were awarded A* – A grades (of which 57% achieved A* grades) and in Religion Philosophy and Ethics, where 83% of students achieved A* or A. Our students’ exceptional creative ability and technical skills have been recognised in Fine Art, where 100% of the girls attained A*/A grades. And, the results of the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) were particularly high this year with half of our girls’ results graded at A* and 90% of the results graded at A*/A.
Mrs Brown said: “We have very high expectations for ourselves and for all our girls, which is why we are particularly proud to have been shortlisted for a consecutive year by the Independent Schools of the Year Awards for ‘Girls’ School of the Year 2023’, and why we are confident that all our students will exceed academic expectations. Our Year 13 students have worked tirelessly throughout their whole school careers, navigating the challenges of the recent pandemic with true resilience. I am delighted that they can now look forward to taking their well-deserved places at renowned institutions, such as, Cambridge University, Durham University, UCL, Warwick, Imperial College and King’s College London, where they will go on to study a spectrum of subjects ranging from Neuroscience to Civil Engineering and Marine Biology to Geophysics.”
Amneet (pictured above with her parents) who achieved A*A*A* and will be going on to study Medicine at Southampton University said: “I am just so so happy and thankful. I am so happy and grateful to have been part of this incredible community.”
Anvi (pictured above with her mother) who achieved A*A*A*A and is set to study Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences at Birmingham said: “I am over the moon! Thank you to all my teachers for all the support they have given me. This is truly the happy ending to my 14-year NWC journey.”
Elina (pictured above) who achieved A*A*A and is set to study Classics at Cambridge University said: “I am absolutely elated and grateful to each and everyone of my teachers. Northwood College has prepared me for my journey ahead and I am so excited for my future adventures.”
Elina’s mother, Mrs Patel, said: “We are so very grateful to the whole NWC staff community that have supported Elina since she arrived at Northwood College aged 4! The teachers and the whole school are simply the best! Thank you NWC!”
Simran (pictured above) who achieved A*A*A and is set to study English & Philosophy at Bristol said: “I am definitely feeling both shocked and excited. Lots of emotions, but all good things. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the support I’ve been given from all my teachers at Northwood College.”
Maya (pictured above) who achieved A*A*A and is set to study Classical Civilisation at Nottingham said: “I am absolutely delighted, a huge thank you to each and every one of my teachers, I couldn’t have done this without their wholehearted support.”
Adhira (pictured above) who achieved A*AA and is set to study Medicine said: “I am feeling very happy and relieved! Very thankful to all my teachers for their unconditional support and to my friends and family too for keeping me calm and focused throughout the exam season.”
Khushi, (pictured above) who achieved A*AA and is set to study Physics at University College London said: “I’m feeling very grateful for all the support of my family, friends and teachers and also very happy.”
Shiara (pictured above) who achieved ABB and is set to study Marine Biology at Southampton said: “My dream has been fulfilled and I am so excited to be going to Southampton! This school has been so amazing and so supportive and I can’t thank my teachers enough.”
Mrs Brown concludes: “We will certainly miss our Year 13, but we look forward to celebrating their future achievements, knowing that they leave school equipped not just with strong academic credentials, but also with the confidence, skill set and values to succeed. I am confident that each Northwood girl is now ready to take her place in a world that she knows is abundant with opportunity, fully cognisant of her own strength, power, and capability.”