A-level and BTEC Success at Rainford High Sixth Form

Today [Thursday, 14 August], students at Rainford High Sixth Form celebrated an outstanding set of A-level and BTEC results.

Students and their families returned to the sixth form for the final time to collect the all-important envelopes containing their grades. Staff were on hand to welcome them, share in their celebrations, and offer advice on next steps, including university, apprenticeships, and employment.

Rainford High Sixth Form, a proud member of the Everyone Matters Schools Trust, saw outstanding results this year, with 33 per cent of all A-level grades achieving A to B, and 83 per cent of BTEC grades awarded between Distinction and Merit.

Notable Student Achievements

Sam Barlow achieved A*, A*, A* in English literature, physics and maths, and an A* in his extended project qualification. Sam will be going to study physics at the University of Manchester.

Sam said: “I am thrilled with my results and looking forward to going on the next steps of my journey at the University of Manchester. I would like to thank all the staff who have supported me at Rainford High Sixth Form on my journey so far.”

Josh Ridgeway secured A*, A, B in law, criminology and psychology, respectively. Josh will be studying law at the University of Liverpool.

Heading to Lancaster University is Joel Chilvers, who will study law after achieving A, A, A in history, law and politics.

Ethan Greenall achieved A, A, A in computer science, maths and his extended project qualification. He also received a Distinction* in the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in information technology. Ethan will be going to study software engineering at Liverpool John Moores University.

Simeon Matthews secured A*, A, A, B in law, religious studies, history and English literature. Simeon will be going to study law at the University of Liverpool.

Matthew Stafford-Barlow received A, A in law and religious studies. He also achieved a Distinction in the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in sport. Matthew will be going to study law at the University of Liverpool.

Imogen Quellin achieved Distinctions in both the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in business and the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in health and social care, alongside a B in English language.

Olivia O’Brien secured B, C, D in photography, religious studies and history. She will now go on to study biology at Liverpool John Moores University.

Kezia Scott earned a Distinction* in the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in business, a Distinction in the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in performing arts, and a B in criminology.

Principal Praises Students

Mr Ian Young, principal of Rainford High Sixth Form and Rainford High, commented: “Congratulations to the Class of 2025. Today is a celebration of our students’ incredible achievements and the hard work that got them here. Their results reflect not only their talent and determination, but also the support of our dedicated staff and the wider school community.

“We are excited to see what the future holds for each of them and know they will go on to do great things.”