Worth's academic guidance made the difference
Mon, Sep 16th, 2024
Students have praised Worth’s teachers and our tremendous educational facilities as they reflect on outstanding A Level results this summer, with one saying: “Thanks to Worth’s academic guidance and a supportive work environment, I felt confident entering the exam hall.”
In our second article focusing on exam result case studies from this summer, students have talked about the help they got from Worth staff as well as the benefits of having the Spencer Building, our fabulous Sixth Form centre which was opened in 2022.
We were delighted to see a good number of students achieving straight A* and A grades across the board in their A Levels this summer and we celebrate all the achievements of our Class of 2024 cohort.
In these case studies, we asked students about their results, how Worth helped them, their time at the School and their plans for the future.
Look out for an article later this week focusing on the successes of students taking the IB Diploma at Worth in 2024.
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Worth was the best choice I ever made
GRACE COFFEY
Which subjects did you take and what were your results? I took English Literature, French and History and my results were A*, A, A.
How did you feel when you got your results? I felt relieved and thrilled after a stressful exam period and getting the results I worked hard for.
How did Worth help you achieve those results? Thanks to Worth’s academic guidance and a supportive work environment, I felt confident entering the exam hall. Especially in the run up to exams, extra revision materials and past papers helped me achieve my results. Furthermore, the Spencer Building’s quiet study room was certainly a notable factor, granting me a suitable place for independent, quality revision.
How much have you enjoyed your time at Worth? I have really loved my time at Worth. I have enjoyed and embraced the School’s community atmosphere, extracurricular groups and musical opportunities, making so many unforgettable memories and friends along the way. I will miss many aspects of Worth life after leaving.
What are you hoping to do next? I am taking a gap year to gain work experience and travel. After this, I will be reading French and History at university next September.
JESSICA H
Which subjects did you take and what were your results? I did an EPQ (A*), English Literature (A*), History (A) and Psychology (A).
How did you feel when you got your results? I felt extremely relieved and happy as my work had paid off, the anxiety of waiting for exam results was over and I was able to continue through a stress free summer!
How did Worth help you achieve those results? The facilities at Worth provided an encouraging environment needed to complete my studies and achieve the results I wanted. For someone who is terrible at concentrating and has difficulty working for long periods of time, the Spencer Building was a quiet and collaborative space that was great for revision. The numerous subject support sessions that were provided allowed me to focus on particular subjects, as well as the teachers working tirelessly to aid everyone as much as possible and to equip us with extensive knowledge when exam season approached.
How much have you enjoyed your time at Worth? I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every year I have spent at Worth. Starting from Year 7, I was able to explore both academia and everything extracurricular. I had the opportunity to perform in the school orchestra, choir and the drama productions, not to mention various sport groups and activities. Moreover, I had the huge privilege of being appointed as Deputy Head Girl. This created many close friendships and memories with teachers and pupils alike. From classrooms to concerts to prefect meetings, I will forever cherish the memories and the second family that I made, which is why it is so difficult to say goodbye to the Worth community.
What are you hoping to do next? The next step for me will be studying Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University. With regards to what I want to do after that, I am not sure, but I will definitely pursue a future that is full of travel and continuous study.
EMMA WOOD
Which subjects did you take and what were your results? I took Maths, Chemistry and Psychology and received 3 As.
How did you feel when you got your results? I felt very relieved that all my hard work over the past two years had finally paid off.
How did Worth help you achieve those results? The Spencer Building at Worth really helped me achieve my results as it allowed me to both study collaboratively and focus on my own individual study. There were also always teachers around happy to help me with anything I needed explaining. I made great use of this space and spent a lot of my time studying here and asking teachers for help.
How much have you enjoyed your time at Worth? Words can’t explain how much fun I have had at Worth; the great community here has helped support me through a lot. Additionally, games sessions and activities were always such a great way to enjoy myself with such amazing friends that I met at Worth.
What are you hoping to do next? I am taking a gap year to focus on my hockey where I will play in the National League in England before playing in Australia for four months. Next August I am going to division 1 school UC Davis in California, USA on a field hockey scholarship where I choose my major in my second year. I also left Worth with the offer of studying Biochemistry at Durham University.
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