It’s been another year of exceptional grades and wonderful destinations for our Studio students. We’ve had 100% A* – C grades for our Fine Art and Film Studio students, alongside 100% D*D* / DD for those taking the IT diploma, with other notable results in Graphics (91% A* – C) and Games Design (77% Merit or higher).

Principal Jill Davies says: “We’ve seen a real rise this year in degree apprentices, which is exciting. It’s good to see that again our students are heading to Abertay, Princeton’s top international school for video games design. They’ve all worked so hard…”

Read on to for more students stories from this year’s results…

On the Technology Pathway, Seth Leighton, secured a highly sought-after degree apprenticeship with PWC and was awarded a double distinction star in scripting and programming (Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT – Application Developer Pathway). During his time with us at the Studio, Seth has developed a significant skill set, including software and mobile app development, and has earned AWS certification through the AWS Academy program we offer. Alongside his double distinction star, Seth also got an A in Graphics.

Jamie Carter is also heading for a degree apprenticeship with Sellafield, achieving a double distinction star in scripting and programming (Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT – Application Developer Pathway). Jamie’s impressive range of skills includes web development, mobile app creation and applying Agile and Scrum methodologies within complex subject related projects. Jamie also earned an AWS (Amazon web services) certification through our AWS Academy programme.

Teo Forshaw joined us in year 10, and had also worked hard for a great set of results. Teo has an offer from Cambridge University to study architecture, having received an A* in Graphics, As in Maths and Further Maths and a distinction star in Engineering.

On the Creative Pathway, Ellis Campbell started with is in Y12 – it’s been a real treat to see him make lifelong friendships since he moved to the Studio. Ellis studied Art, Graphics and Lens-Based Media where he showcased exceptional story telling through comic books, animations and exceptional concept Art. Ellis is now off to study Animation at Leeds College of Art and Design following A*s in Photography and Graphics, and an A in Fine Art.

Mishelle Gino Charlton also started at the Studio in Y12. Mishelle already had exceptional drawing and painting skills, but wanted to challenge and push herself in the other areas of Art and Design. Graphics saw Mishelle overcome her frustration with digital illustration, producing work of highly developed ability and she’s now off to study Illustration at UCLAN.

Project-based learning is also a key part of the Studio curriculum, and Dylan Rimmer and Will Tedds have fully embraced the opportunity to work on their chosen projects. They have engaged with every opportunity available to them either though presenting at events or fulfilling placements, developing their work and their approach throughout their time with us.

We’re hugely proud of all of our students, and the hard work and focus they put into their qualifications.