'Overwhelming' A-Level results at East Norfolk Sixth Form College

Students and staff from East Norfolk Sixth Form College said the past two years had been a challenge, with many teenagers being "overwhelmed" by their great results.

18-year-old Seanie Nye said she felt relieved when opening her results letter and seeing that she had received As in psychology and drama and an A* in sociology.

Seanie Nye said her confidence grew while at East Norfolk Sixth Form. (Image: James Weeds)

She said: "I was worried as these were the first exams I had taken.

"At the start, I was lacking in confidence. But, I've had supportive teachers who believed in me.

"Getting these grades has made me realise just what I can achieve."

She will be studying drama at the University of East Anglia.

Another student who was overwhelmed by her great results was Amber Chase, 18.

Amber Chase achieved three A* in her A-levels. (Image: James Weeds)

She had obtained an A* in biology, drama and PE.

"This feels really good," she said.

"The past two years have been a brilliant challenge. From supportive staff to facilities and resources, everything I needed was here."

She will be taking a gap year before studying paediatric nursing at King's College London in 2023.

College principle Dr Catherine Richards said overall students had performed better than in 2019.

Dr Catherine Richards, principal of East Norfolk Sixth Form College in Gorleston (Image: © James Bass 2022)

"It's what we really wanted and I am so pleased," she said.

"I think what's also been interesting is looking at the patterns of the subjects and how being back in person has affected results.

"For example, our art and design students have performed brilliantly and I think it shows how much students appreciated being in the classroom, interacting with the teachers and getting access to the materials.

"I think that's the biggest thing I've noticed with the results today."

A student celebrating his A-level success. (Image: © James Bass Photography 2022)

Dr Richards said she expected the Covid pandemic will have made an impact on upcoming sixth form students for the next five years.

Deputy principal Dr Simon Fox added: "The students have stepped up to the mark and we've heard some very positive stories today.

Two students with their A-level results. Dr Catherine Richards, East Norfolk Sixth Form principal, said the 2022 cohort had achieved greater success than those of 2019. (Image: © James Bass Photography 2022)

"Our students are getting ready to go to Oxford and Cambridge, taking subjects such as medicine and veterinary sciences, and people going onto apprenticeships. It's been a fantastic day."

For many students, this was the first year they had taken exams. (Image: © James Bass Photography 2022)

There were celebrations at East Norfolk Sixth Form College as students received their A-level results on Thursday. (Image: © James Bass Photography 2022)