A Level Results – August 2021

Having demonstrated character and resilience, Reading School’s Class of 2021 are to be congratulated on having attained exceptional examination results.  These results reflect the quality of work undertaken by our pupils and teachers who have worked hard to compile persuasive evidence to underpin calculated grades submitted.  This cohort of 183 candidates, the largest ever, have shown flexibility, exceptional understanding and a real sense of community. 

Despite navigating challenging circumstances over the last two years, our students have successfully secured places at some of the UK's top universities, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London and London School of Economics and University of Warwick to name a few, to read a broad range of subjects including Classics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, History, Languages, Law, Mathematics, Medicine and Music.  We are immensely proud of you all.

Overall, over 96% of all entries were awarded A*-B grades, with over 84% of grades at A*-A and 45% at A*.    

Mr A M Robson (Headmaster) said:

"As I welcomed students this morning, I stood extremely proud of all our talented A-Level students and listened to how they expressed their gratitude and relief.   They have demonstrated academic excellence, flexibility and resilience as we have collectively continued to navigate unchartered waters.  Their adaptability and remarkable perseverance are key attributes to their future success.   None of this would have been possible without the support of our dedicated Sixth Form team, led by Mr A Lloyd (Head of Sixth Form), Mr D Whitehorn (Transition Lead), Miss Pickering (Lead on Medical Applications), our Sixth Form Tutors and Academic Tutors, as well as the continued support and guidance from our parents and the dedicated support offered by numerous Old Redingensians.   

Thank you to Dr Rev’d C Evans, (Deputy Headmaster) and Mrs S Jahn (Exams Officer) for your tremendous efforts in the background and indeed I thank all the staff at Reading School for their professionalism and commitment to our students.

In addition, thank you to the Governing Body, led by Mr Robert Kenwrick for their strategic leadership and direction.

I wish all our newest members as Old Redingensians. the very best for the future, as they embark on the next chapter.”

With reference to some individual success stories the following students achieved exceptional results:

John S (Boarder), gained 4 A*s in History, Latin, English and French and is going on to read French and Beginners' Russian at St John’s College at the University of Oxford. 

Beck W gained 4 A*s in Geography, History, Mathematics and English and is going on to read History at Robinson College at the University of Cambridge.

Abiel T gained 4 A*s in Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and is going on to read Mathematics at Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge.

Eugene L gained 4 A*s in Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and is going on to read Chemical Engineering at Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge.

Aditya K gained 4 A*s in Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and is going on to read Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s College, University of Cambridge.

Kiran B gained 4 A*s in Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics and is going on to read Mathematics and Computer Science at Balliol College at University of Oxford.

Dev G gained 4 A*s in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry and is going on to read Economics at Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge.

Andres J-R achieved 4 A*s in Biology, Mathematics, French and Chemistry and is going to study Medicine at the University of Bristol.  

Nikhil K achieved 4 A*s in Biology, Latin, Chemistry, Mathematics and is going to UCL to read Medicine.

Lucas K achieved 4 A*s in Further Mathematics, Physics, Spanish and Mathematics securing a place at Durham University to read Physics.

George L achieved 4 A*s in Economics, Further Mathematics, French and Mathematics reading Management at LSE.

Rushil A (Boarder) achieved 4 A*s in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Further Mathematics securing a place at Imperial College London to study Computer Science.

Armaan A achieved 4 A*s in Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics securing a place to read Economics place at LSE.  

Swapnanil D achieved 4 A*s in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured a place at UCL to read Medicine.

Ed B also all gained 4 A*’s in Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics to read Mathematics at Imperial College London.

Rayaan A achieved 4 A*s in Economics, Geography, Latin and Mathematics and will go on to read Environmental Policy with Economics at London School of Economics. 

Jonathan C gained 4 A*’s in Biology, Chemistry, History and Mathematics to read Medicine at Kings College London.     

Arkin F gained 4 A*’s in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics to read Mathematics at University of Warwick.   

Daniel H achieved 4 A*’s in Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics to read Computer Science at University of Oxford.           

Peter I achieved 4 A*’s in Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics to read Computer Science at University of Cambridge.

Nikhil K gained 4 A*’s in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Latin to read medicine at University College London.

Dhruv K gained 4 A*’s in Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics and Mathematics to read Economics at University College London.

Siyuan L achieved 4 A*’s in Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Physics and Mathematics to read Physics and Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London.

Samuel M attained 4 A*’s in Biology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics to read Mathematics at Imperial College London.

Aden N gained 4 A*’s in Biology, Chemistry, German and Mathematics to read Medicine at University College London.

Rushil R achieved 4 A*’s in Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics to read Economics at University of Warwick.       

Tomas S attained 4 A*’s in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics to read Mathematics at University of Warwick.   

Tony X achieved 4 A*’s in Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics to read Economics and Mathematics at London School of Economics.

Alekseev K, Benjamin P-J, Yusef B, David C, Charles C, Shashank L, Saaketh N, Nikhil P, Paul S, Suyash S, Ayush S, Thomas W, Yash S and Laurence Y gained 3 A*s with Arlan A, Jee Hwan A, Rushil A, Daniel C, Thomas C, Vamshi D, Ben H, Hussain I, Andres R-J, Alex L, Eugene L, Ruilang Q, Arran R and Hamza S all achieving 3A*s and an A.  

Congratulations to Michael B and Mikhail C in achieving exceptional results in 5 A Levels each.  

The Dillingham brothers achieved 5 A*s and an A between them as well as being Badminton National Champions in 2019.

Alex T achieved 3 A*'s in Maths, Biology and French and an A* in his EPQ, which was about the responsibility of big technology companies towards the mitigation of climate change. He will be reading Environmental Sciences at Durham University.

Mr A LIoyd, (Head of Sixth Form and Assistant Head) praised the sixth formers:

‘Our students have coped magnificently with the extraordinary circumstances they have faced this year. I am immensely proud of them for the way they have dealt with all of the uncertainty and know that had they been given the opportunity to sit their exams in the normal manner, they would have achieved exceptional results. As it is, they deserve tremendous credit for all of the successes they have achieved through this unusual process. We know they will go on to make hugely positive contributions to wherever they go next.’

We wish the Class of 2021 well for their future, having attained a plethora of places at a range of exceptional universities including Oxford and Cambridge in a variety of subjects.

They have undoubtedly achieved academic excellence alongside becoming young people of substance.

To remain connected to Reading School and our Old Redingensians community whose network and wisdom may be of profound benefit in the future please join our Reading School alumni through LinkedIn and connect with a world of opportunities through people and knowledge by joining the  Reading School Alumni Society.

For photos from this morning please click:  A Level Results Day 2021 Photo Gallery.

You can also hear first-hand from some of our students at:

A Level Results - Dan Nicoll (School Captain 2020-2021)

A-Level Results Day - Beck Walker (Prefect 2020-2021)

A-Level Results Day 2021 - John Spence (Boarding House Prefect)

A-Level Results Day 2021 - Arlan Abzhanov

A-Level Results Day 2021 - Alex Lea

A Level Results Day 2021 - Charles Carter (Prefect Vice Captain)

A-level Results Day 2021 - Aditya Krishna (Prefect Vice Captain)

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