Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay is celebrating another excellent year of A-Level results, with pupils securing places at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities.
20% of grades at the North Wales independent school were the highest possible A* grade, double the Welsh national average (10.4%). 45% of grades were A* to A, significantly outperforming national averages (29.5% in Wales, 28.3% in the UK). 83% of Rydal Penrhos grades were A* to C (national averages were 77.2% in Wales, and 77.9% in the UK).
Among the highest Sixth Form achievers was Liam Farrell, who has spent all his school career at Rydal Penrhos. Liam achieved a remarkable 4 A* grades, including the rare distinction of full UMS in Further Mathematics – one of the most challenging A-Levels available. He will now study Mathematics at Durham University.
Talented academic Mohamed Nashed achieved an A* and 3 A grades, while Deputy Head of School James Gilman, earned three A grades and will go on to study Accounting and Finance at the University of Exeter. Philo Rozek attained 3 A*s and a B, and will read Molecular Bioengineering at Imperial College London. Harrison McKinnel earned an excellent A*, 2 As, while Head of School, Ella Northcott, achieved an A*, 2 As and a B, securing her place to study Biological Sciences at the University of Liverpool.
This year, several subjects including Geography and Spanish achieved perfect 100% A*s across the Board. Meanwhile, in core subjects including English Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, over half of all grades awarded were A* or A.
These results follow an outstanding Estyn inspection report earlier this year.
Principal Tom Hutchinson praised the dedication and success of pupils and staff:
“I could not be prouder of our pupils for the achievements we are celebrating today. These results are the culmination of years of hard work, commitment, and the highest standards of teaching and support. They show what can be achieved when young people are inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be their best.
“Whether heading to a top university, taking a gap year, or pursuing other ambitions, our pupils leave Rydal Penrhos ready to thrive in the next stage of their lives. I would like to thank our outstanding teaching staff, as well as the parents and carers who have supported them every step of the way.”
