Long Road Sixth Form College Marks 50 Years of Excellence as Students Celebrate Results Day 2025

Aron; A*, A*, A*

Huge well done to Aron who has achieved three outstanding A*'s in A Level Maths, Biology and Chemistry! Aron is now heading to the University of Bath where he will be getting a degree in Biochemistry. He has plans to continue his studies to PhD level, focusing on cancer research. 

Special congratulations goes to Aron as he has been awarded this year's Reading List Foundation scholarship! This award recognises an exceptional approach to sixth form study and outstanding achievement. Aron has received £275 Blackwell's book vouchers from the foundation to give a helping hand with the cost of expensive textbooks for the next stage of his academic journey. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the teachers. They are all so supportive and encouraging. Thank you to Shaista, Zoe, Simon and Stephen for always pushing me to do my best."

Kiana: A,A,A

A huge congratulations to Kiana who has achieved A,A,A in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. Kiana is excited to head to Bath to study Psychology!

Special congratulations goes to Kiana as she has been awarded this year's Reading List Foundation scholarship! This award recognises an exceptional approach to sixth form study and outstanding achievement. Kiana has received £275 Blackwell's book vouchers from the foundation to give a helping hand with the cost of expensive textbooks for the next stage of his academic journey. 

"I have to say my favourite thing about Long Road was the people and the lovely environment. Thank you to all of my teachers and my family along the way."

Reuben: D*, D, M

Huge congratulations to Reuben who has achieved D*, D, M in Level 3 Applied Sport, Music and Psychology! Reuben is now preparing to head off to Nottingham Trent to study Sport and Exercise Science. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has definitely been meeting new people. All the opportunities the college has offered me as well - like the chance to take part in performances, and also the Histon Scholars Programme. I've like to say thank you to all my teachers for their support."  

Logan: A*, A, D*

Congratulations to Logan who has achieved A*, A, D* in Biology, Film and Media! Logan’s next steps will be to Leeds Beckett to study Film Making!

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been feeling more independent and treated like an adult – and also the New York trip! The support from teachers and staff has been incredible, and I feel I've really found a community at Long Road. Being treated like an adult and being in a more informal learning environment helped to build this connection with my peers and teachers really quickly and made me feel confident in my place here. I'd like to thank all my teachers, as well as the media technicians, for making my time here really enjoyable, and helping me develop my skills in my subjects."

Keeli: A*, A, B

Congratulations to Keeli on achieving a fantastic A*,A,B in Criminology, Psychology and Sociology! She is taking gap year, adventuring across Italy and Asia, before returning home to study a Psychology degree at Loughborough University. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the independence you are given here as a student, it's so different to being at school. But the teachers are all still available whenever you need them to help - I'd like to say thank you to Alexis, my Sociology teacher, and Lisa, my Progress Coach, for always being there to help me." 

Esther: A*, A*, A

Huge congratulations to Esther who has achieved A*, A*, A in A Level English Literature, Media and Film! Esther is now off to the University of York to study English Literature. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the support academically has been absolutely incredible, and there is a real atmosphere in college of success. Throughout the two years, I knew I could go to my teachers with anything I was stuck on, and they have been wonderful every step of the way. I'd like to say a massive thank you to my teachers: Liz, Michael, Naamah and Rachel. You are all amazing!!"

Theia: A, A, C

Congratulations to Long Road Scholar Theia on achieving A,A,C in A Level Fine Art, Geography and Maths! Theia is now off to study Architecture at the University of York. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has to have been all the new experiences I’ve had and the people that I’ve met. I would like to thank all of my teachers, my progress coach and all the university application support staff who have all been so encouraging and supportive over the last two years."

Jack: DS, D, C

Congratulations to Jack who has achieved a great set of results today with a Distinction in Level 3 Applied Sport, and a D and C in A Level Psychology and A Level Business. He has successfully secured an apprenticeship at Duxford Imperial War Museum as a Conservation Technician. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road, apart from my lessons, has been the social side of college. I've made so many friends and the college itself is really nurturing. I'd like to say thanks to all my teachers, and Kostas my Progress Coach." 

Luca: D, M

Congratulations to Luca on achieving a Distinction in Level 3 Applied Sport and Merit in Level 3 Applied Media! Luca is now spending some time travelling, with his first adventure being to Bali! Once he returns he'll be taking on a Media Apprenticeship. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been meeting new people and making loads of new friends. I'd like to say thank you to all my teachers for being so supportive, especially Ash, Sabina and Rob." 

Photo: Luca photo left, Jack photo right. 

Nora: A,A,D

Congratulations to Nora who achieved a wonderful A,A,D in Science, IT and Maths! Nora is staying local at ARU to study a degree in Digital Cyber Security and Digital Forensics! 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the teachers - especially Dana, Aidan and Johanna, thank you for being so supportive."

Robin: A*, A, A, B

Congratulations to Long Road Scholar Robin who today achieved a wonderful grades in A Level Maths, Further Maths, Physics and DT. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the teachers, they are always willing to bend over backwards to help you. I'd like to thank my parents who have helped me along my journey and my DT teachers: Emma Berry and Owen Sherwood, they have worked so hard... and they took me on an amazing trip to Copenhagen!"

Issabella: B,C,C

Congratulations to Issabella on achieving B,C,C in A Level Sociology, History and Photography! She has secured a place at the top choice university - York - and will be studying a degree in Social Policy and Criminal Justice.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the teachers, they are all so helpful. I'd like to say a special thank you to my Sociology teacher Emma for all her support."

Boo: D*,D*,D* 

Congratulations Boo! Boo achieved D*D*,D* in Level 3 Sport Extended Diploma. Boo will be on the way to Durham University soon, to study Sports Science.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been my teachers, Ben, Cat, Louise and Ash. And of course the Ski trip! I want to thank everyone for all their support."

AJ: D,D,M, A*   

Well done to AJ on achieving Distinction, Distinction, Merit, A* in Graphics, Media and the Extended Project for Media Diploma students. Congratulations AJ on securing an HR apprenticeship! We wish you all the very best in your career.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the freedom to manage my study time and learning how to organise myself."

Photo: AJ pictured left, Boo pictured right. 

Urvisha

Congratulations to Long Road Scholar Urvisha on receiving her results this morning in A Level Maths, Photography and Sociology. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road is the strong sense of community. I've loved the friendships I've built and the chance to meet new people. I would like to say a special thanks to my teachers Emma and Dana for their ongoing support. And then a thank you to my friends since the experience would not have been the same without them!"

Lennon A,B,C

A huge congratulations to Lennon on achieving A,B,C in Politics, History and English Literature. Lennon is looking forward to the move to Southampton to study Politics.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the feeling of the community. I’d like to thank everyone who looked after and helped me. I wouldn’t have got the results I achieved without the support I received."

Kinza: D, M, M

Well done to Kinza on achieving Distinction, Merit, Merit in the Health and Social Care Diploma and Psychology. Kinza will be going on to study Ecology and Conservation at Anglia Ruskin University.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been joining the Geography and Environmental Science Society with Georgia and my Psychology classes with Harry. I’ve also enjoyed being able to attend additional things such as First Aid. I’d like to thank all my teachers as well as Georgia, Berny and Michelle and my family."

James: A,A,A

A huge congratulations to James on achieving A,A,A in Biology, Maths and Media. James will be heading to the University of York to study Biomedical Science!

"I’ve loved Long Road for the open site and the structure of the timetable. A special thank you to my teachers, Shaista, Dana and Michael."

Henry: A*,A*,A*,C

A huge congratulations to Henry on achieving A*,A*,A,C in Art, History, Religious Studies and EPQ. Henry is moving on to the University of Kent to study Military History and has a long-term career aim of joining the Army Intelligence Corps.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been how helpful staff are, not just about studies, but also about you as a person. I would like to thank Miranda and Megan for their support, and to Jenny for the help she gave me."

Esme: A,D*,D*

A huge congratulations to Esme who has achieved A,D*,D* in Biology and Health and Social Care Diploma. Esme is excited for her Biomedical Science studies at Anglia Ruskin University.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the people, staff and students. A special thank you to Jenny, Mark and Mel who have helped me so much."

Rachel: A,A,A

A massive congratulations to Rachel who has achieved A, A, A in Biology, Sociology and Psychology. Rachel’s will soon be off to Kings College London to study Psychology the next step on her journey to a career as a Clinical Psychologist.

"The support and help I was given with my UCAS application was amazing. A big thank you to my Progress Coach, Owain and my teachers, Mark, Alexis and Anna."

Molly: A, B, B

Congratulations to Molly on a wonderful set of results, achieving A, B, B in Media, Photography and Art! She has secured a place at Brighton University, and aims to have a career in fashion and business. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road is all the amazing friends I've made, it's been so much fun being a student here. I'd like to say thank you to my teachers Michael, Mary and Claire-Louise for all your support."

Georgia: D*,D*,D*

A huge congratulations to Georgia who has achieved D*,D*,D* in Level 3 Art and Design Extended Diploma. Georgia is off to Central St Martin’s to study Fine Art!

"My favourite thing about Long Road was the course that I chose and my lessons for this. I’m so pleased I studied the Level 3 Art and Design Extended Diploma which has given me the qualification and skills needed to secure a place at Central St Martin’s. I’d like to say thank you to Ruth, Karen, Graeme and Bernie for all your support."

Elliot A,B,B

A huge congratulations to Elliot on achieving A,B,B in Maths, Biology and Chemistry and on securing your place to study Maths at Sheffield University. We wish you all the very best for your future career aims.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been plus-time ‘It saved me so many times’. If ever I didn’t understand something I’d go to plus time. A special thank you to my teachers Denise, Zoe and Adrianna."

Amy A*,A*,A

Congratulations to Amy on achieving A*,A*,A in Biology, Fine Art and Psychology. Amy will be heading to Leeds to study Biomedical Science.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been the support and encouragement I have received; teachers really believe in you.  Thank you to all of my teachers, especially to Paul, my Biology teacher."

Joseph A*,A*,A

Congratulations to Joseph on achieving A*,A*,A in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. Jospeh is taking a Gap Year to gain some work experience and to take a Personal Trainer course.

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been my teachers, Zoe, Dana, Simon and Denise, and the work experience opportunities. I also liked the learning environment provided in the LRC. Thank you to all of my teachers, speaking after lesson gave me that extra support which was sometimes on life, not only studies."

Sophie: D*D*D*

Congratulations to Sophie on achieving a triple distinction star in Level 3 Applied Sport! Sophie is now preparing for her next academic steps at the University of East Anglia where she will be studying Physiotherapy, with the aim of being a Physiotherapist in the NHS. 

"My favourite thing about Long Road has been making lots of new friends. The independence you get at college has meant I've really grown over the last 2 years. Thank you so much to all the Sport teachers for all their support."