Jewish schools celebrate outstanding A level and vocational BTEC results

Thousands of Jewish students are celebrating after achieving impressive grades for ‘A’-level and vocational courses, with more than half awarded results at the highest levels between A* and A, securing places at top-ranked universities and apprenticeships across the country.

Twenty four percent of students at Yavneh College in Borehamwood achieved an A* and 65% between an A* and grade A.

Mr Spencer Lewis, the school’s executive headteacher, said pupils “have done incredibly well again this year both at A-Level and in their vocational courses. It is clear just how hard they have worked, and they should be so pleased with what they have achieved. I could not be prouder of what our students have achieved, and I am absolutely delighted for them. Thanks as always, must go to their teachers whose dedication and commitment have facilitated these hugely impressive results. Well done to all.”

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At JFS in Harrow, 52% of grades were awarded at A* or A; 81% at A*–B and 94% at A*–C. Vocational results were equally strong, with 66% of all grades awarded at Distinction or Distinction*.

Headteacher Dr David Moody, said: “It is an incredible set of results that reflects all the hard work of a fantastic group of students. Their dedication, tenacity and resilience are an inspiration to others, and everyone should be extremely proud of what they have achieved.

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“My thanks also go to all the staff at JFS who have provided exceptional teaching and support. They make working at JFS a pleasure. Equally, my thanks go to all the families who have nurtured such a brilliant group of young adults and, across the community, it is great to see so many Jewish schools doing so well. Well done to everyone!”

Immanuel College in Bushey, Hertfordshire, which has recently undergone a dramatic last-minute reprieve from closure following a £12 million investment injection, reported that 52% of students achieved A-levels graded between A*-A and 87% A-Levels were graded A*–B. Meanwhile, 88% of BTEC students achieved Distinction*-Distinction, 100% of BTEC students achieved Distinction*-Merit; and 100% of students completing the Extended Project Qualification achieved A*-A.

89% of its students will be moving on to Russell Group UK or top US universities, with 77% of applicants have secured places at their first-choice university destination. A number of students will spend the coming year in Israel either studying in Yeshiva or Seminary or participating in a gap year programme.

Head of Immanuel College, Christopher Jones, said: “Today is about celebrating our students and everything they have achieved during their time at Immanuel. They have worked extremely hard and should be very proud of their results. There are some excellent individual achievements across this year’s cohort, both academically and in the destinations our students have secured. These successes reflect the determination of our students and the commitment and support of our teaching staff.”

He added: “I am delighted to be joining Immanuel at such an exciting time. We have high ambitions for the College and for the future of our Sixth Form, including the opening of our new Sixth Form Centre.”

At Hasmonean Boys School in Hendon, of the 74 candidates, more than 10% of students attained three grade ‘A’s or better, and more than a quarter of students achieved ABB (equivalent) or higher.  With an overall 90% pass rate, the vast majority of students will go on to study at yeshiva before taking up places at a number of top universities.

Interim headteacher James Fisher said: “Our students’ dedication and hard work have truly paid off, with many achieving top grades. My thanks go to each and every member of staff who has gone beyond the normal bounds of their roles to contribute to our students’ experiences and successes at school; I would also like to thank the wider community of families that have supported their children over their years at Hasmonean. Congratulations and well done to all our students on their successes, and we look forward to seeing them thrive in the next stages of their lives.

At Hasmonean Girls School, of the 69 candidates,  21% of students attained an A* grade (compared to 15% last year); 56% of students attained A*/A grades and 74% gained A*-B grades, with an overall pass rate was 100%.

The vast majority will go on to study at seminary and then take up places at prestigious institutions, including the London School of Economics, Imperial College Bristol and UCL.

Headteacher of Hasmonean Girls’ School, Mrs Alice Lucas, said: “We are delighted by the achievements of our students who have made such excellent progress both academically and personally during their time at Hasmonean and we are very proud of their successes.  We know that in future years the whole community will benefit from their contribution. Our thanks go to the whole staff body who have enabled these excellent results.”

Chief executive of the Hasmonean Multi-academy trust, Andrew McClusky said: “We are so proud of our students’ achievements and these results are a testament to their hard work.  I am grateful to the teachers who prepared them so well, and to all of our staff who support our students in countless ways. We are proud not only of our students’ academic achievements but also their wonderful work for charities and tremendous commitment to Jewish learning.”

At JCoSS in Barnet, this year’s cohort was the largest in the school’s history. 73% of ‘A’ level grades were awarded at A*-B, including 46% at the very highest grades of A*/A.

Students studying Cambridge Technical Vocational qualifications also performed well, with 92% of grades awarded Distinction* or Distinction. Across all academic and vocational qualifications taken at JCoSS, 56% of grades were awarded at the highest levels of A*/A or Distinction*/Distinction, reflecting the breadth of achievement across the cohort.

Headteacher Dr Melanie Lee said: “We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students and all that they have accomplished. This cohort has approached their studies with determination, maturity and a genuine commitment to making the most of every opportunity available to them.

“Their achievements reflect years of hard work and perseverance, and it has been a privilege to see them grow not only as learners but also as young people who have contributed so much to the life of our school. We are delighted that so many students will now go on to study a wide range of subjects at university, including at Russell Group institutions, while others embark on apprenticeships and alternative pathways that will enable them to pursue their ambitions.

“These results are also a reflection of the outstanding dedication of our staff, whose expertise, encouragement and care have supported students throughout their time at JCoSS. We are equally grateful to our families, whose partnership with the school plays such an important role in every young person’s success.”