University places, scholarships to study in the USA and an apprenticeship with a professional football club are among the next steps for students at a Peterborough secondary school.  

Robin Grover, Principal at Nene Park Academy, has praised the “hard work and resilience” as Year 13 students collected their results today (Thursday).  

He said: “I am thrilled at the results achieved both individually and collectively after a long and challenging year.

"Our students have done themselves proud.”

He added: “Each student’s success has been achieved by hard work and resilience.  

“I am grateful to our fantastic staff who have supported every student to achieve the results they need to embark on the next stage of their education and training.” 

A number of students were given a special mention in the academy’s results overview.  

  • Eva Woods who achieved two grade As in History and Spanish, and two A*s in English Literature and Sociology. She secured a place at University of Manchester to study Arabic and Spanish.  
  • Cameron Hawkrigg achieved three grade As and a grade B in Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Further Maths respectively. He will go on to Loughborough University to study Automotive Engineering.  
  • Callum Letman achieved three grade As and a grade B also in Physics, Maths and Chemistry and will be studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. 
  • Kinzie Russo achieved grades A*, A and B in Criminology, History and English and will be heading to the University of East Anglia to study English Literature.  
  • Joseph Reindel achieved an A*, A and two Bs in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Physical Education. He secured a place at University of Birmingham to study Maths.  
  • Thomas England, Sasha Tristram and Harvey Bolland each achieved three Distinction* grades in Sport. Thomas has secured a coaching apprenticeship with Peterborough United Foundation, whilst Sasha and Harvey have secured University Scholarships in the USA.  

The academy was also pleased with its subject results in Physics, Chemistry, Further Maths, English Literature, Art, BTEC Sport and ICT. 

The Sixth Form facilities were unveiled in June, with Mr Grover adding: “...we look forward to seeing what our students will go on to achieve in this exciting new learning environment, with opportunities to socialise, work or relax in an inspiring and unique space.”