Camborne Sixth Form Students Celebrate Outstanding A Level Results

Students at Camborne Science & International Academy (CSIA) were celebrating this morning, Thursday 14th August, as they collected their A Level results – with a remarkable 70% achieving A* to B grades and 39% securing an A* or A.

Exceptional Results Across the Board

The academy’s specialist STEM provision, Cornwall School of Maths and Science, saw 70% of students achieve A* to A grades, far above the national average of 28% for A* to A and 55% for A* to B.

The Sixth Form at CSIA, currently Cornwall’s only Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Sixth Form, welcomes students from its own school and from across the county. This year, 100% of those applying for veterinary medicine achieved their grades, including Alfie B and Amelia G, who will both take their place at the Royal Veterinary College, London.

Alfie said:

“Throughout my time in Sixth Form I felt really cared for and supported. I was given the best opportunities to succeed and the support that I was given by Mrs Haase on the Vets Pathway was invaluable. I worked hard and focused on my future dream to make myself proud. I can’t wait.”

📷Issy K, who achieved 3 A_s in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and EPQ

Success Stories from Cornwall to Oxbridge

Five students secured places at Cambridge or Oxford.

• Isla R achieved 3 As in Chemistry, French and Maths, plus an A in the Extended Project Qualification, and will study French and beginners’ German at the University of Oxford. Isla said:

“There was a wonderful and supportive environment at CSMS — the teachers and students have been lovely. I have benefited from smaller class sizes and from teachers who are specialists in their subjects.”

• Lily B will study medicine at the University of Cambridge after earning 2 As in Chemistry and Maths and an A in Biology, plus an A in the Extended Project Qualification.

• Beth R achieved an A* in Biology and Chemistry and an A in Maths, and will study Human Sciences at Oxford.

• George R will read Engineering at Cambridge after achieving 3 A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Physics.

• Josh T will study Law at Oxford after securing an A* in Economics and Maths and an A in History. Josh said:

“I have been really well supported throughout Sixth Form, especially with the guidance I received for my UCAS application, which many times was one on one. The smaller class sizes were of great benefit and ensured that teachers could always support me. I have really enjoyed my time in Sixth Form and would encourage future students to make the most of all of the opportunities offered.”

📷Stanley P, who achieved an A_ in maths and 2 A greades in Computer Science and Further Maths as well as an A in EPQ

Other High Achievers

Other successes included:

• Edward B – A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Physics, going on to study Mathematics at the University of St Andrews.

• Benjamin C – A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Physics, heading to the University of Warwick for Mathematics.

• Isabella K – A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, planning to study Neuroscience at the University of Exeter.

📷Rose M, who achieved an A_ in Media Studies, 2 A grades in French and Art as well as an A_ in EPQ

A New Era for Camborne Sixth Form

From September, the Sixth Form will rebrand as Camborne Sixth Form, under the new tagline “Learn locally, succeed globally”. The change reflects a renewed focus on ambition, clarity and community, offering high-quality academic education in a supportive environment.

With its own dedicated building, no uniform requirement and personalised transition support, Camborne Sixth Form aims to provide a unique and welcoming space for learners.

Principal Emma Haase said:

“We are incredibly proud of our students and their fantastic A Level results today. Their hard work, determination and ambition have truly paid off, and it’s been a privilege to support them on their journey. As we launch Camborne Sixth Form this September, we’re excited to build on this success and continue offering our students an outstanding education that prepares them for bright futures, locally and globally.”

Camborne Science and International Academy is rated Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management, and Outstanding for Sixth Form provision. The academy provides a secure, supportive, stimulating and challenging environment, aiming to unlock each student’s full potential while developing qualities such as self-confidence, leadership, resilience, self-reliance and kindness.

📷Proud smile as Rose FaceTimes her mum

📷Laughter and relief as envelopes are opened after two years of study