High Achievers

Lok Yan Wu won the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and the Nikul Patel Memorial Prize for Mathematics. Lok Yan joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hong Kong for our two-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Physics. She achieved grades A*A*AA and won a place to read Medicine at Queen’s University, Belfast.

Afia Malik won the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Afia joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Edgbaston High School for Girls to complete the second year of her A level course in Biology, Chemistry and English Language and Literature. She achieved grades A*AA* and won a place to read Medicine at King’s College London.

Ibraheem Abedin won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical Sciences Award. Ibraheem joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward’s School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Medicine at Queen’s University, Belfast.

Saif Mukadam won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Dentistry Award. Saif joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ having completed his GCSEs at King Edward’s School and a football apprenticeship at Walsall FC for our two-year course in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. He achieved grades AA*A* and won a place to read Dentistry at King’s College London.

Leo Kane won the Isobel Cater Memorial Award for History. Leo joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from The Priory School for our two-year A level course in History, Politics and English Language and Literature. He achieved grades AAB and won a place to read History at the University of Warwick.

Long Kwan Law (Terence) won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science Award. Terence joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Westminster School in Australia for our two-year A level course in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Nursing at the University of Exeter.

Layla Ahmed and Simran Basi shared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Award for the best overall performance by an A level retake student. Layla joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Waverley School, where she had achieved grades BBC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades AAA. Layla won a place to read Medicine at the University of Sheffield. Simran joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Sutton College, where she had achieved grades DU in Media Studies and Business. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she retook Media Studies and A level Business as a new subject over one year. Simran achieved grades BB and won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Leicester.

Mei Ching Chan (Rosalie) won the NCUK Award. Rosalie joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hong Kong to complete a one-year NCUK Foundation Business Pathway course. She achieved grades A*A*A*A in Business, Economics, Sociology and English and won a place to read Patisserie at University College Birmingham.

Minchae Kim and Maya Almasri shared the Lower Sixth Award.Ìý Minchae joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from our sister college in Cambridge to take two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, achieving A*A*A* in her end of year examinations. Maya joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Alcester Grammar School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Economics, achieving A*A*A* in her end of year examinations.

Chun Nok Chin (Anson) won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ GCSE Award for the best performance by a GCSE student. Anson joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hong Kong for our eighteen-month course in Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Religious Studies. Anson achieved grades 9,9,9,8,5,9,9,8 and is now studying for his A levels at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull.

Nok Yin (Alvin) ChiuÌýwon the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Alvin joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hong Kong for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A*, meeting his conditional offer from the University of Cambridge to read Medicine. Alvin decided instead to pursue his university studies in Hong Kong.

Hoi Ching (Tracy) LeungÌýwon the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Tracy joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hong Kong for our two-year A level course in Accounting, Chinese, Economics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She achieved grades AA*AA*A* and won a place to read Economics at the University of Warwick.

Suresh SanjayÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical Sciences Award. Suresh joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, where he had achieved ABC in Religious Studies, Biology and Chemistry. He retook Biology and Chemistry over one year, achieving grades A*A and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Liverpool.

Kian Moore won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Dentistry Award. Kian joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Solihull School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Business and Chemistry. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Dentistry at the University of Valencia.

Amanda AbbaÌýwon the Isobel Cater Memorial Award for History. Amanda joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Nigeria for our two-year A level course in English Literature, History and Politics. She achieved grades ABA* and won a place to read Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London.

Aisha Abbas JegaÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science Award. Aisha joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Nigeria for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Uskudar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Kane Endley won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ A level Retake Award. Kane joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Arden School, where he had obtained grades DDD in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades BBA. Kane won a place to read Bio-veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool.

Finbar (Fin) CowanÌýwon the Nikul Patel Memorial Prize for Mathematics. Fin joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Bristol Grammar School, where he had obtained grades DDE in Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science. He retook Mathematics and Physics alongside Further Mathematics as a new subject over one year and achieved grades A*AA. Fin won a place to read Mathematics at the University of Manchester.

Noemie Menedou DjongoÌýwon the NCUK Award. Noemie joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from the American School of Douala, Cameroon to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. She achieved grades A*A*A*A* in the final examinations and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire.

Jasmine OberheimÌýwon the Lower Sixth Prize. Jasmine joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Twycross House School for our two-year A level course in Biology, History and Religious Studies. She achieved outstanding scores in all her subjects in the end of year internal examinations.

Varvara (Barbara) SokolÌýwon the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) Award. Barbara joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Columbia International College in Canada for our two-year A level course in History, Mathematics and Politics. At the end of the lower-sixth year she completed an EPQ on the role of political elites in different countries for which she achieved an A* grade.

Hsuan-Chu (Sharon) Liao won the GCSE Award. Sharon joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Taiwan for our one-year GCSE course. She achieved grades 9,9,9,9,8,8 and is now taking A levels at d’Overbroeck’s College in Oxford.

Bo-Ren (Brian) ChenÌýwon the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Brian joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Taiwan for a pre-A level programme before going on to complete a two-year A level course in Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London.

Isobel Johnson won the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Isobel joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Kings Norton Girls’ School for our two-year A level course in Politics, Sociology and Spanish. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read International Relations with Spanish at the University of Birmingham.

Ellora Sharma won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical Sciences Award. Ellora joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls to complete the second year of her A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.

Lwai AlmasriÌýwon the Dentistry Award. Lwai joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Warwick School for our two-year GCSE course. He went on to take a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Economics, achieving grades A*AA*. Lwai won a place to read Dentistry at King’s College London.

Yurika Morii won the Isobel Cater Memorial Award for History. Yurika joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Japan for our two-year A level course in History, Politics and Sociology. She achieved grades AA*A* and won a place to read International Relations at Durham University.

William HurstÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science Award. William joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Shrewsbury School, where he had obtained grades DC in Chemistry and Mathematics and P1 in Pre-U Physics. He retook all three subjects over one year and achieved grades A*AA*. William won a place to read General Engineering at Durham University.

Jonathan (Jono) HubbardÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Jono joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Five Ways School, where he had obtained grades CCC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He retook all three subjects over a year and achieved grades A*A*A*. Jono won a place to read Economics at the University of Leeds.

Eesa KhanÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student. Eesa joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hamd House School for our two-year A level course in Business, English Language and Literature and Law. She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read English at University College London.

Sita-May Cavey-WilcoxÌýwon the Gary Durrant Creativity Award. Sita-May joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Edgbaston High School for Girls for our two-year A level course in Art, English Literature and History. She achieved grades A*BA and won a place to read Law at Cardiff University.

Meera RamÌýwon the Nikul Patel Mathematics Memorial Prize. Meera joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Haberdasher’s Adams Grammar School, where she had obtained grades ABU in Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She retook Mathematics and Further Mathematics over one year, achieving grades A*A* and won a place to read Economics and Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh.

Mfonobong EtimÌýwon the NCUK Award. Mfonobong joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Nigeria to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. He achieved grades A*A*A*A* in the final examinations and won a place to read Marketing at Aston University.

Hoi Ching Tracy LeungÌýwon the Lower Sixth Prize and the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Award. Tracy joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Hong Kong to take our two-year A level course in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics achieving grades A*A*A*A* in her first-year examinations. She also completed an EPQ for which she also gained an A* grade.

Nikolay Golovatyy won the college’s Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and the Nikul Patel Mathematics Memorial Prize. Nikolay joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Russia for our one-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and a Distinction in AEA Mathematics. Nikolay won a place to read Mathematics at Christ Church College, Oxford.

Oscar Hendrick won the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Oscar joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward’s School for our two-year A level course in History, Economics and Politics. He achieved grades BCC and won a place to read History and Politics at the University of East Anglia.

Harjan Boora and Binit Gurung shared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical Sciences Award. Harjan joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Five Ways School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Economics. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Binit joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Lawrence Sheriff School, where he achieved grades ABB in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. He retook Biology and Mathematics over one year, achieving grades A*A* and won a place to read Medicine at King’s College London.

Hamza Khan won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Dentistry Award. Hamza joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from St George’s School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and English Literature. He achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Dentistry at the University of Plymouth.

James Hollis won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Veterinary Science Award. James joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Bromsgrove School, where he achieved grades AAB in Geography, Mathematics and Physics. He took Biology and Chemistry as new subjects over one year, achieving grades AA and won a place to read Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nottingham.

Rowan Warner won the Isobel Cater Memorial Award for History. Rowan joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Warwick School, where he achieved grades CCB in Economics, History and Philosophy. He retook Economics and History and Business as a new subject over one year, achieving grades AAA*. Rowan won a place to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Warwick.

Peter Murphy won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science Award. Peter joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward’s School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Peter achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Chemistry at Imperial College London.

Pratham Bhat won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ One-Year A level Award. Pratham joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Aston School, where he achieved grades CDD in Economics, Physics and Mathematics. He retook Economics and Mathematics and Business as a new subject over one year, achieving grades A*AA. Pratham won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Warwick.

Wonjun Kang won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Two-Year A level Award. Wonjun joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved grades A*A*A*A* and is currently applying to universities for a place to read Medicine.

Lydia Layton won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ GCSE Award. Lydia joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Ark Kings Academy for our two-year GCSE programme. She achieved grades 999988877 and is now studying a two-year A level course in English Literature, Mathematics and Physics at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

Audrey So won the Gary Durrant Creativity Award. Audrey joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from China for our two-year A level course in Art, Chemistry, Mathematics and Chinese. Audrey achieved grades AAAA* and won a place to read Architecture at the University of Edinburgh.

Darren Taizar won the NCUK Award. Darren joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Indonesia to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. He achieved grades A*A*A*A in Business, Economics, Mathematics and English and won a place to read Economics and Management at King’s College London.

Milen Purewal won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Award. Milen joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Queen Mary’s Grammar School, where she achieved grades ABD in Art, Mathematics and Biology. Milen retook Biology and also completed an EPQ from scratch over a year. She achieved grades AA* and won a place to read Architecture at University College London.

Liliana Braich won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Lower Sixth Award. Lilly joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Handsworth School for our two-year A level course in Accounts, Business and English Language. She consistently achieved excellent scores throughout the lower-sixth year and on the strength of these is applying to read Law at the University of Birmingham.

Ibraheem MalikÌýwon the college’s Outstanding Academic Achievement award. Ibraheem joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward’s School and completed a two-year A level programme in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. He achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London.

Ajeet BhambraÌýwon the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Ajeet joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to take a two-year GCSE course, achieving grades A*A*A*AAAAAAB. She went on to take our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Business Studies. Ajeet achieved grades A*AB and won a place to read Dentistry at the University of Bristol.

Jasmine Kaypee and Jamie MarksÌýshared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical Sciences award. Jasmine joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls and completed a one-year A level programme in Biology and Chemistry. She achieved grades AA and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Liverpool. Jamie joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Lawrence Sheriff School, where he achieved grades ABB in Biology, Geography and Physical Education. He retook Geography and completed A level Chemistry from scratch over one year, achieving grades AA. Jamie won a place to read Medicine at the University of Bristol.

Rashmini Arnold and Maisie ShayÌýshared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Dentistry award. Rashmini joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from St Joseph’s College, where she achieved grades BBB in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She retook all three subjects over one year, achieving grades A*A*A* and winning a place to read Dentistry at the University of Manchester. Maisie joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI High School for Girls, where she had achieved grades BCC in Biology, Chemistry and Religious Studies. She retook all three subjects over one year, achieving grades A*AB and winning a place to read Dentistry at Cardiff University.

Isabel RussellÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Veterinary Science award. Isabel joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Edward VI High School for Girls, where she had achieved grades CCA in Biology, Chemistry and Religious Studies. She retook Biology and Chemistry over one year, achieving grades AA and winning a place to read Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool.

Eva GrayÌýwon the Isobel Cater History Memorial Award. Eva joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Old Swinford Hospital, where she had achieved grades BCC in History, Biology and Chemistry. She retook all three subjects over one year, achieving grades A*AB and winning a place to read History and International Relations at the University of Exeter.

Scarlett FenderÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science award. Scarlett joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Bromsgrove School for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She achieved grades A*A*A and an A* for her Extended Project Qualification. Scarlett won a place to read Chemistry at the University of Manchester.

Yeonje ChoÌýwon the Nikul Patel Mathematics Memorial Prize. Yeonje joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Biology. She achieved grades A*A*AB and is currently taking a gap year before applying to university.

Sara BoydÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ A level Retake award. Sara joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Loughborough High School, where she had achieved grades CCC in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she completed a one-year A level course in Biology, Business Studies and Chemistry, achieving grades A*A*A and winning a place to read Chemistry at the University of Leeds.

Alex PringleÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Value-Added award. Alex joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from St Thomas More Catholic School, where she achieved grades ABBCCDDD in her GCSE examinations. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she completed a two-year A level course in Classical Studies, English Literature and Religious Studies, achieving grades BBB and winning a place to read Ancient History at the University of Manchester.

Lwai AlmasriÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ GCSE award. Lwai joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Warwick School for our two-year GCSE course. He achieved grades 99888876 and is now studying a two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry and Economics at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

Amrita ChanaÌýwon the NCUK Award. Amrita joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Kenya to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. Amrita achieved grades A*A*A*A* in the final examinations and won a place at the University of Leeds to read Architectural Engineering.

Wonjun KangÌýwon the Lower Sixth Award. Wonjun joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from South Korea for our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. He achieved A*A*A*A* in the end of year internal examinations alongside an A* for his Extended Project Qualification.

Louise LyuÌýwon the college’s Outstanding Academic Achievement award and the Nikul Patel Memorial Award for Mathematics. Louise joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from China and completed a two-year A level programme in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics, obtaining grades A*A*A*A*. Louise won a place to read Physics at Imperial College, London.

Meg AstonÌýwon the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Meg joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Stafford Grammar School, where she had obtained grades DDD in A level Business Studies, Psychology and History. Retaking the same subjects at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, she achieved grades A*AB and won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Birmingham.

Pranay RupareliaÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medicine award. Pranay transferred to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing his A levels at Caterham School, where he had obtained grades BCB in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he retook these subjects over one year, achieving grades A*A*A and winning a place to read Medicine at King’s College, London.

Yusra KhanÌýwon the Dentistry award. Yusra transferred to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing her A levels at Queen Mary’s Grammar School where she had obtained grades BBC in Biology, Chemistry and Geography. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she studied a one-year A level programme in Biology and Chemistry and a January to June A level course in Geography. She gained grades AAB and won a place to read Dentistry at the University of Leeds.

Olivia Mcdonald-MeyerÌýwon the Veterinary award. Olivia transferred to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after her first year at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, where she had obtained grades BCC in AS level Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Completing the full A levels in these subjects at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ over one year, she gained grades AAA and won a place to read Veterinary Science at the University of Liverpool.

Phoebe GeorgevicÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Humanities award. Phoebe joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Five Ways School, where she had obtained grades BBC in A level Economics, Mathematics and History. She retook these subjects at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ over one year, gaining grades AAA and winning a place to read Economics at the University of Manchester.

Ala BashirÌýandÌýBinita PatelÌýshared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science award. Ala joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, where he had obtained grades BBB in A level Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he retook these subjects over a combination of one-year and January to June courses, achieving grades A*A*A and winning a place to read Medicine at King’s College, London. Binita joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Handsworth School, where she had obtained A level grades CCD in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she retook these subjects over one year, achieving grades AAA and winning a place to read Optometry at Aston University.

Joe LambÌýwon the Value-Added award. He joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after achieving GCSE grades AAAAABBCCC at Bromsgrove School. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he took our two-year A level course in Geography, Business Studies and English Literature, gaining grades ABB and winning a place to read Real Estate at Nottingham Trent University.

Abu Saad WariahÌýwon the prize for the best overall performance by a retake student. He joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Handsworth Grammar School, where he had obtained grades CCC in A level Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. He retook these subjects over one year at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, achieving grades A*AA and winning a place to read Economics at the University of Bristol.

Khai NguyenÌýwon the Gary Durrant Memorial Award for Creativity. Khai joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Vietnam to study on our two-year A level programme in Mathematics, Art and Digital Photography. He gained grades A*AB and won a place to read Fine Art Painting at the University of Brighton.

Seika OsafuneÌýon the Lower Sixth Award. Seika joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Singapore to study on our two-year A level programme in English Literature, History and Mathematics. At the end of her first year at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she achieved grade A* in her EPQ.

Chami LeeÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ GCSE award. Chami joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from South Korea and achieved GCSE grades A*,9,8,8,7,7 in one year. She has now joined our sixth form to study A levels in Biology, Mathematics, Psychology and Sociology.

Zainab YusoffÌýwon the NCUK Award. Zainab joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Malaysia to study on this nationally accredited university foundation programme. Zainab obtained grades A*A*A and won a place to read Astrophysics at the University of Manchester.

Howard XuÌýwon the college’s Outstanding Academic Achievement award. Howard joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from China and completed a one-year A level programme in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Additional Further Mathematics and Physics, obtaining grades A*A*A*A*A* and also gained A* in his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Howard won a place to read Mathematics at Jesus College, Oxford.

Chris MoranÌýwon the Principal’s Award for outstanding contribution to college life. Chris joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing his GCSEs at The King’s School, Worcester. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Chris started a two-year A level programme in Business Studies, Economics and Law gaining grades AAB. Chris won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Birmingham.

Charlotte CookeÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical award. Charlotte transferred to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing her A levels at Haybridge High School, where she had obtained grades ABB in Spanish, Biology and Chemistry and grade B in AS Physics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she completed a one-year A level programme in Chemistry and Biology, achieving grades A*A and won a place to read Medicine at the University of Liverpool.

Shivali Pathak won the Dentistry award. Shivali transferred to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing her A levels at King Edward VI High School for Girls where she obtained grades BBC in Biology, Chemistry and Geography. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she studied a one-year A level programme in Biology and Chemistry and a short January to June A level course in Geography. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Shivali achieved grades AAA in Biology, Chemistry and Geography and won a place to read Dentistry at the University of Leeds.

Ela OluwoleÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Humanities award. Ela joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Lagos, Nigeria when she was 15 years old and studied a two-year A level programme in Economics, Biology and History, gaining grades A*AA and winning a place to read Law at the London School of Economics.

Rosemond TanÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Science award. Rosemond joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from The Raffles Girls’ School in Singapore to study a two-year A level programme in Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Mathematics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Rosemund achieved grades A*A*A*A in Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Biology and won a place to read Medicine at King’s College, London.

Johnny MorrisÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the most improved student. He joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing his A levels at the Royal Grammar School, Worcester, where he obtained grades BCC in History, Business Studies and Politics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Johnny studied a one-year A level programme in Business Studies and Politics and a short retake course in History. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Johnny obtained grades A*AA in Business Studies, History and Politics winning a place to read Business and Management at the University of Exeter.

Jasbir Banwait won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ GCSE award and joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Wolverhampton Grammar School after completing Year 9 and studied a two-year GCSE programme obtaining grades A*A*A*A*AAAA, plus 7 for Maths. Jasbir then stayed on within the sixth form at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ where he is currently studying a two-year A level programme in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Sylvia Xie won the Nikul Patel memorial prize for Mathematics. She joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from China and completed a two-year A level programme in Mathematics, Chinese and Physics obtaining grades A*AA and also grade B in AS level Economics. She then won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Warwick.

Darius Shoja-AssadiÌýwon the Riya Dandekar memorial prize for Public Speaking. Darius joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ college after completing his A levels at Solihull School where he achieved grades AABB in Biology, Chemistry, History and Mathematics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Darius completed a one-year A level programme in Economics gaining an A*. Darious is now reading Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University College London.

Iretidayo ZaccheausÌýwon the NCUK Award. Iretidayo joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Nigeria to join our new NCUK course. On completion of the course Iretidayo was also awarded the NCUK Award: International Foundation Year – Top Performing Student. Iretidayo is now studying Business and Economics at the University of Manchester.

Sameer SultanÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for outstanding academic achievement. Sameer transferred to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after his first year in the sixth form at King Edward VI School Camp Hill for Boys, where he had gained AS level grades BBCC in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography.Ìý At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he continued on to A2 in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, obtaining grades A*A*A and winning a place to read Medicine at the University of Bristol.

Mohammed IsmailÌýandÌýXuanqing (Sunny) ZhuÌýshared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student.Ìý Mohammed joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Shireland Collegiate Academy and studied our two-year A level programme in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.Ìý He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Pharmacy at Aston University. ÌýSunny joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from China for our two-year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.Ìý She achieved grades A*A*A* and won a place to read Mathematics, Optimisation and Statistics at Imperial College, London.

Alex MoranÌýwon the Principal’s award for outstanding contribution to college life. He joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after his first year in the sixth form at The King’s School, Worcester, where he had achieved AS level grades BCEE in PE, English, French and Biology.Ìý At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he restarted a two-year A level programme in Economics, English Literature and Law, gaining grades AAA. He won a place to read Law at the University of Birmingham. During his time at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Alex acted as a student ambassador and led the college running club.

Ali ShakarchyÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for best improvement. Ali joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after his first year in the sixth form of Handsworth Grammar School, where he had obtained AS level grades DEUU in Mathematics, Business Studies, Chemistry and Biology. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he restarted a two-year A level programme in Business Studies, Chemistry and Biology, gaining grades AAA.Ìý He won a place to read Information Technology Management for Business (Strategy and Economics) at the University of Manchester.Ìý Ali also won the Conference for Independent Education national award for Value Added.

Jonathon (Jonty) NewbouldÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the best retake student. He joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Shrewsbury School, where he had achieved A level grades CCC in Classical Civilisation, Economics and Spanish. ÌýAt SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Jonty studied one-year A levels in Spanish, Business Studies and Classical Civilisation, achieving grades AAB and winning a place to read Spanish and Management at King’s College London.

Puja Jalota (PJ)ÌýandÌýSuraj BathÌýshared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Dentistry award. PJ joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI High School for Girls, where she had obtained grades ABC in A level Economics, Biology and Chemistry.Ìý At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she retook Biology and Chemistry on one-year courses, achieving grades A*A and winning a place to read Dentistry at Cardiff University. Suraj joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after his first year in the sixth form of Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, where he had obtained AS level grades ACDD in Geography, Biology, Chemistry and Psychology.Ìý He completed his A level course in one year at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, achieving grades AAA in Biology, Chemistry and Geography and won a place to read Dentistry at the University of Bristol.

Alesha GhaniÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for Humanities.Ìý She joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Solihull School for our two-year A level programme in Classical Civilisation, English Literature and Government and Politics.Ìý She achieved grades AAA and won a place to read Law at the University of Warwick.

Arjan NagraÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Medical award. Previously, he had attended King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, where he had gained grades ABB in A level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.Ìý At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he took short retake courses in Biology and Mathematics, achieving grades A*A and winning a place to read Medicine at King’s College, London.

Neekita JoshiÌýwon the Nikul Patel memorial price for Mathematics. Neekita joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ after completing the first year of the sixth form at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, where she had obtained AS level grades ÌýBCCD in Mathematics, Biology, History and Chemistry.Ìý At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she completed her A levels in one year, achieving grades A*BB in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry and winning a place to read Optometry at the University of Manchester.

Fiona CullenÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ GCSE prize.Ìý She joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI High School for Girls to complete the final year of her GCSE programme, achieving grades A*A*AAA.Ìý She has continued on to our sixth form to take our two-year A level course in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Spanish.

Kyra BowmanÌýwon the Riya Dandekar memorial award for public speaking. ÌýKrya joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Frankfurt International School after completing the first year of the IB. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she took a one-year A level course in Economics, History and English Literature, gaining grades AAB and winning a place to read History and Politics at the University of Exeter.

Outstanding Achievement Award

Ngoc Thao Linh Le (Linh) won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for outstanding academic achievement.Ìý Linh joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Vietnam for our two – year A level course in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry and Economics, achieving grades A*A*AA. She has won a place to read Accounting and Finance at the University of Warwick.

Principal’s Award

Sweena PatelÌýwon the Principal’s Award.Ìý Sweena joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Cadbury Sixth Form College where she had just taken AS levels in Psychology, Health and Social Care, Spanish and Biology, gaining grades DDDU. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she restarted a two-year course in a new combination of subjects and gained grades AAA in A level Business Studies, Chemistry and Psychology, winning a place to read Psychology at the University of Nottingham.

Best Performance by a One-Year A Level Student

Nathan Tomlinson won the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the best performance by a one-year A level student. Nathan joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ as a lower-sixth transfer from King Edward’s School having previously studied the first year of the International Baccalaureate. He took our one-year A level course in Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry, achieving grades A*A*A*A and winning a place to read Physics at Imperial College, London.

Best Improvement by an A Level Student

Charles NewbouldÌýwon the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the best improvement by an A level student. Charles joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Shrewsbury School having obtained grades BCD in A level Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.Ìý At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ he took our one-year A level course in Biology together with short A level retake courses in Mathematics and Chemistry. He achieved grades AAB and won a place to read Environmental Science at the University of Nottingham.

Best Performance by a Two-Year A Level Student

Rupinder KhokharÌýwon both the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the best performance by a two-year A level student and the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Art prize.Ìý Rupinder joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Handsworth Grammar School to study A levels in Fine Art, Biology and Chemistry. He achieved grades A*AA and won a place to read Pharmacy at Aston University.

Best Performance by an AS Level Student (shared award)

Daanish Rehman, Khan Linh Tran (Linh) and Kanghua Cui (Kevin) shared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ prize for the best performance by a first year A level student. Daanish joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School and at the end of his first year obtained grades AAAA in AS level Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry and Mathematics.Ìý Linh joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ having previously studied in Vietnam. At the end of her first year she obtained grades AAAA in AS level Government and Politics, Economics, History and Mathematics, achieving 100% in each exam. Kevin joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ having previously studied in China. At the end of his first year he obtained grades AAAA in AS level Economics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.

Nikul Patel Memorial Prize for Maths

Rosie WallbankÌýwon the Nikul Patel memorial prize for Mathematics. Rosie joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from Wilnecote High School, where she had obtained grades ABC in A level History, Biology and Mathematics. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she took one-year A level courses in Biology and Mathematics, achieving grades A*A and winning a place to read Law at the London School of Economics.

Dentistry Award (joint award)

Hiral Sapa and Kian Dhinsa shared the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Dentistry Award. Hiral joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls where she had achieved A level grades AA in Biology and Geography. At SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ she took an intensive short retake course in Chemistry, obtaining grade A and winning a place to read Dentistry at the University of Sheffield.Ìý Kian joined SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from King Edward’s School to take a short A level course in Chemistry. He too achieved grade A in Chemistry and won a place to read Dentistry at King’s College London.