Suffolk: Bungay Sixth Form A-Level results day August 2023

Among the delighted faces was the school's football academy vice-captain, Callum Lovett, 18, who had a place on his desired university course confirmed.

Mr Lovett is off to Loughborough University to study business analytics after getting the grades A, B and B in maths, chemistry and physics.

Callum Lovett (centre) with his parents Glen and Sharon who are very proud of their son (Image: Bruno Brown)

He said: "I’m absolutely buzzing. All those hours of revision have paid off.

"I’d have been more annoyed for wasting all those hours putting in the graft rather than not getting in.

"But it's very exciting. A new chapter, bring it on."

Headteacher Chanel Oswick said she was delighted with the results. 

She said: "To all our students who have worked so hard during the past two years; they have shown that commitment and hard work pays off.

"We are delighted that this year, our inclusive sixth form has produced one of our best results for those achieving the grades for getting into university or securing further training."

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Another student, Isabel Barratt, 18, was thrilled to have secured a place at Durham University to study English literature.

Isabel got the grades A, A and B in English literature, sociology and religious studies.

She said: "I’m very happy but nervous about it.

"It’s a relief to get my results after waiting so long, it’s definitely been worth it, and the new adventure excites me.

"I am fizzing with joy."

The girls have wished each other the best for the future as they prepare to go their own separate ways in just a few week's time (Image: Bruno Brown)

Poppy Roper, 18, went above and beyond by studying for four A Levels rather than three, achieving an A* in sociology, B in English literature, B in philosophy and ethics and a B in psychology. 

Poppy secured a place at York University to study English literature, her favourite subject.

She said: “I worked so hard, I really hoped and thought I’d have got an A in English, but I'm so excited to be continuing with my subject and I'll try and put things right at university. 

“Juggling four subjects and balancing them all year was a challenge, I've overcome it now and it's onto the next."

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Aspiring sports journalist Oliver Bell, 18, is thrilled to be off to UCFB Wembley uni to undertake a multimedia degree. 

He got a distinction* in business studies and a double distinction in sport.

Oliver said: "It’ll be cool being at the stadium every day. It’s a very unique place to study and not like any other ordinary classroom."

The girls have said their goodbyes and vowed to stay in touch after two fabulous years at Bungay Sixth Form (Image: Bruno Brown)

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Nathan Brunsdon is the sixth form assistant headteacher who spearheaded the UCAS department in helping students with their applications and also teaches sport and business studies.

Mr Brunsdon said he was "thrilled" by the success of the vocational department.

He said: "At Bungay we not only offer students the chance to excel in traditional A-Level subjects, but we also have an array of vocational courses for students to pursue.

"The results across the board in sport and business studies have been great, but what I'm really thrilled with is how many students got onto their desired course.

"We as always wish our students the best of luck in the future."