Whitelands Academy in Bicester, part of The White Horse Federation, are proud to celebrate its first set of exam results coming in significantly above National Average. With so many success stories to choose from, here is just a small selection:
Special congratulations go to Maxwell, Isaac, Megan, Theo, Mithuna, Vadym and Bogdan, each of whom secured multiple Grade 9s. Their results reflect exceptional dedication, resilience, and a commitment to academic excellence.
Maxwell achieved seven Grade 9s and plans to study chemistry, physics and further maths at Cherwell with ambitions of pursuing a career in engineering at Oxbridge. On receiving his results, Maxwell said: “I’m really pleased that all the hard work has paid off and am both proud of myself and grateful for how the school has supported me throughout my time here.”
Issac also achieved seven Grade 9’s and shared: “Thanks to all the amazing teachers that inspired me to achieve the best that I could. My plan from here is to study maths, further maths, geography and physics with an aspiration to study ocean and geo physics at Bangor University.”.
Mithuna earned three Grade 9s, five Grade 8s, and one Grade 7. She will continue her studies at the Royal Latin School, pursuing biology, chemistry, physics and maths, building on her strong academic foundation and love of learning with the aim of pursuing a career in medicine.
Bogdan achieved impressive results in eight subjects at Grade 7 and above, including two Grade 9s. Having joined Whitelands Academy from Ukraine, he has shown remarkable resilience and ambition. He hopes to attend Stowe School to further pursue economics, physics and further maths. He shared: “Whitelands has really pushed me to help me achieve my best and helped to prepare me for my next steps.”.
Christian achieved six grades at grade 7 or above and said, “I’m really proud of my results and so thankful for the support of my teachers, friends and the Whitelands community. This shows that hard work truly pays off.”.
Amalia has made remarkable progress during her time at Whitelands Academy, growing in confidence and achieving excellent results including two Grade 7s. Reflecting on her success, she shared that, “The teachers have been very supportive during my journey through Whitelands and I’m very proud of my results and where I’ve got to.”.
Lola, passionate about criminal psychology, achieving an outstanding set of results including three Grade 8s and two Grade 7s. On receiving her results, she shared that: “Whitelands has helped me to achieve results at the beginning of the year I wouldn’t have thought possible. I want to thank all the staff for being so supportive.”.
Zach has shown exceptional progress, exceeding his targets in five subjects by achieving grades above 5. He is recognised as one of our most improved students and plans to go to college to follow T Level in business. He said, “He couldn’t have done it without all of the support from his teachers.”.
Principal, Clair Edwards said:
“We could not be prouder of our students’ achievements. Watching our very first Year 11 cohort receive their results has been deeply moving. These remarkable young people placed their trust in our school when there were no traditions, no track record, only a shared vision.
As pioneering students, they have shaped our culture and set a standard for all who follow. Their results reflect not only academic success, but also their character, ambition, and determination.
Congratulations to all our students! We can’t wait to see you follow your passions and realise your aspirations. A heartfelt thank you to our talented and dedicated staff, who consistently go above and beyond, and to the supportive families who have stood by our students every step of the way.”
At Whitelands, we do things differently because our students deserve the very best, whether they aspire to cure meat or cure cancer. In Year 11, we break away from the traditional model. Instead of the usual four form groups, we have 12 Champion Groups, allowing staff to build strong, supportive relationships with each student. This ensures every individual is known, valued, and guided throughout this crucial year.
Rather than sending students off on study leave, we provide personalised, timetabled revision sessions led by subject specialists. These sessions are designed to sharpen knowledge, build confidence, and ensure students feel fully prepared for their exams.
Every step of the journey at Whitelands is carefully crafted to support success and today, we’re incredibly proud to celebrate the hard work, determination, and achievements of our students.
Dr. Dan Nicholls, CEO at The White Horse Federation, said:
“Congratulations, year 11! We are incredibly proud of your achievements and your dedication.
“Huge thanks to all our wonderful staff for supporting our students to fulfil their potential.
“Thank you also to all the parents and carers for their crucial support, which is greatly appreciated by us all.”
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