STUDENTS at South Wilts Grammar School (SWGS) have been praised by the school for their hard work following yesterday (August 15) A Level results day.

177 students sat A Level exams this year, and the school said it is “exceptionally pleased” with the results.

Some of SWGS highest achievers include Sophie Llewelyn with 4 A*’s who is going to study maths at Warwick University, Blythe Sharman with 3A*’s and 1A who will now go on to study biology at Durham and Lauren Hughes with 3A*’s and 1A in further maths.

Sophie Llewelyn Picture: SWGS

Joe Gallagher also received 4 A*’s (maths, further maths, psychology & chemistry) and he will now go on to study maths at LSE.

A SWGS spokesperson said: “His advice to students is to practice little and often. He said he enjoyed SWGS sixth form, the friendly teachers and the great maths department.”

Harry Ogg received 3A*’s (maths, biology, chemistry) and 1A in AS further maths. He is now going on to study chemistry at Imperial including a year abroad and a year in industry.

A SWGS spokesperson said: “His advice to students is ‘brute force practice’. Harry remarked on the great community and the excellent teaching at SWGS.”

Some Oxbridge students

Fenella Ferguson received A* (history), A* (art) and A (English Lit) and she is now going to study history at Cambridge.

A SWGS spokesperson said: “Her advice was to organise, prioritise and know what you are capable of.

“She said she has thoroughly enjoyed her time at SWGS, loves all her teachers who have been incredibly supportive, especially with interview practice and UCAS preparations.”

Fenella, Joe and Harry Picture: SWGS

Annie Johnson is going to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge.

A SWGS spokesperson said: “She worked hard, feels lucky to have studied at SWGS, felt well supported and is very grateful to the SWGS team.”

Medics Harshita, Anika, Ella and Poppy Picture: SWGS

A school spokesperson said: “Our students continue to excel, and the results were an improvement from the strong results we saw in 2023.

“A high proportion of our students were accepted onto their first-choice universities or degree apprenticeships, including six students with offers for medicine, two for veterinary science and 100% success for those with Oxbridge places.

Niamh Picture: SWGS

“This year’s success is a testament to the students’ positive approach to their studies and sheer hard work.

“The SWGS co-educational Sixth Form continues to go from strength-to-strength, combining strong academic excellence alongside a friendly, nurturing environment.

“As we wish our outgoing cohort all the very best for the future, we look forward to welcoming a new generation of sixth form students in the forthcoming weeks.”