HOME JOIN US ABOUT US WHO WE ARE SAFEGUARDING LEARN WITH US CONTACT US Head's Welcome Login ABOUT US » News » Excellent post-16 results at Huxlow Science College Excellent post-16 results at Huxlow Science College Students at Huxlow Science College in Irthlingborough are today (August 15th) celebrating some outstanding A Level and BTEC results. Year on year, Huxlow students achieve exceptional post-16 results in Science and other curriculum areas, and this year is no exception, with the highest grades gained in A Level Chemistry, Biology, History and Media. BTEC vocational students performed particularly well in Sport and Applied Science. Of all A Level results, an outstanding 32% achieved A*-B which is a record performance for Huxlow students. 96% of students who applied to University have accepted a place at one of their first choices. Fantastic results in BTEC including Triple Distinction stars have paved the way to courses such as Sport Coaching with Physiotherapy apprenticeship and Business with Environmental studies. Excellent A level results have enabled students to go and study Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences and Psychology at competitive universities including Durham, Nottingham, Loughborough, Birmingham and Leeds. Headteacher, Steve Gordon said: “These are excellent outcomes for our students who have studied A Levels and BTEC’s. It is down to the hard work of both students and staff. We have offered high quality careers advice to ensure that all students have studied courses that are well tailored to their talents and aspirations. This has resulted in record numbers gaining entry to prestigious Russell Group universities as well as sought-after apprenticeships, further education and employment prospects. “We have been relentless in terms of excellent teaching and we are really proud of our students and the incredible commitment they have shown to their studies. Congratulations to the individuals who have achieved exceptional results which will secure their first choice of university.” This year, the secondary school welcomed its largest sixth form to date, with the new Sixth Form Centre offering Year 12 and 13 students a dedicated area to pursue their studies and enjoy a thriving community hub. Numbers are due to rise again in September 2019, with more students each year choosing Huxlow for their post-16 studies. This is alongside record numbers choosing the school for Year 7 in the last two years. Huxlow Science College, The Ferrers School and Rushden Academy work together to create a unique post-16 learning community, The East Northamptonshire College (TENC), combining the strengths of the three schools. With a long and excellent tradition of success, TENC offers students from across East Northamptonshire the widest range of courses in the County. ABOUT US DATES & TIMES OFSTED REPORT EXAM RESULTS EXAM RESULTS 2018 EXAM RESULTS 2019 EXAM RESULTS 2020 EXAM RESULTS 2021 POLICIES & PROCEDURES DATA PROTECTION THE GOVERNING BOARD PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTIONS 2021 FACILITIES LETTINGS CATERING UNIFORM FINANCIAL INFORMATION EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY PUPIL PREMIUM YEAR 7 CATCH-UP PREMIUM NEWS NEWS ARCHIVE NEWSLETTERS Admissions/ New Students Homework and Reporting Dates and Times Work with Us/ Talent Pool Letters WisePay Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire NN9 5TY T 01933 650496 E enquiries@huxlow.northants.sch.uk W https://www.huxlow.northants.sch.uk/ Headteacher Paul Letch Back to the top School Web Design by FSE Design