Carrickfergus Academy pupils celebrate outstanding A-Level success

In a statement, the school said: “This year's results once again highlight the significant achievements of students who have thrived in a school environment that recognises, nurtures and develops individual talent.

"Our students are living proof that academic potential cannot be determined at the age of ten or eleven. Too often, educational systems focus on selection rather than potential. Today, we celebrate young people who were not defined by an examination taken in childhood, but who have gone on to achieve exceptional success through commitment, support and opportunity.

"At Carrickfergus Academy, we see every day that young people flourish when their strengths are recognised and their aspirations are valued. These results demonstrate the remarkable achievements that are possible when students are given the opportunity to realise their potential."

The Academy is particularly proud of the number of students progressing to prestigious university courses and career pathways across a range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, teaching, business, science, health professions and the creative industries.

As students prepare to embark on the next stage of their education, training and careers, Carrickfergus Academy wishes them every success for the future.

"We are incredibly proud of the young people leaving us,” the school added. “They have made a significant contribution to school life and have been wonderful ambassadors for our school. We look forward to hearing about their future achievements and know that they will continue to make a positive impact wherever their next journey takes them."