Students are today celebrating their A Level results and taking up places at some of the country’s top universities. 39% of results were awarded A*-B and 70% A*-C thus ensuring students are able to continue to access some of the country’s top degree courses.
I am very pleased for all those students who are celebrating today and going on to their universities of choice. Each year we continue to build links with some of the country’s best universities and it is particularly pleasing to see students going on to study subjects such as Medicine and Law.
Talking to the students today , it is lovely to share their excitement about their futures and to hear from them how big a difference attending Walthamstow Academy has made to their aspirations and ambitions for their lives.
Emma Skae, Principal
Amongst those celebrating were:
Leah Thomas achieved A, B, B and is going to study Law at Kings
“For as long as I can imagine I’ve wanted this and finally after years of hard work, I can now say I’ve reached the penultimate step. It feels amazing to make people proud and overall to make myself proud. To study law was my dream and now I’m on my way.”
Humza Awan achieved excellent results and is going to study medicine at Kings
“I am still in shock, that I am going to my dream university, Kings College in London to study medicine. I have wanted this for as long as I can remember and I can’t believe it’s finally happening.
I have been at this school for 7 years and I am grateful to Walthamstow Academy for making me the person I am today.”
Tommy Quinga Pujota achieved triple Distinction* and a C in Spanish, and is going to Queen Mary to study Spanish and Business
“First of all I want to say thank you to all my teachers and my parents for being there for me in crucial times, and I’m very grateful for Walthamstow Academy as I wouldn’t be where I am today because of them. Now I’m heading for a new chapter in my life, hoping for more challenges and adventures.
I was supported by my teachers to not give up, I have worked hard and now I am going to study Spanish and Business at Queen Mary University, so the key is to never give up”
Josh Iton, Head Boy, achieved double Distinction* in BTEC Sport and a C in Psychology, and is going to Middlesex to study Sports and Exercise Science
“My 7 year experience at Walthamstow Academy has truly been a very special chapter in my life. I have learnt so much here from many different people which has enabled me to gain a great amount of knowledge. To all those who aspire to do great things in the future, slacken is not your pace for in due time with hard work and dedication it shall surely come to pass.”
Saydul Islam achieved A, B, B and is going to Kings to study Pharmacology 
“I’m extremely happy with all the help and resources the teachers have provided me with. It feels amazing to see all my hard work and efforts pay off so well”