In pictures: Students at Magherafelt's Sperrin Integrated College celebrate outstanding exam results

At A Level, the overall pass rate was 100% of pupils achieving 3 or more grades A* to E and 78% of all pupils attaining 3 A*-C grades.

Significantly, students in subject areas including Chemistry, Double and Single Award Health & Social Care, English Literature, Art & Design, Moving Image Arts, History, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, IT and Sports Studies achieved 100% A*-C grades.

Amongst the top achieving pupils at A Level are Head Girl, Brooke Patterson who was awarded two A grades and a B. Dean McDonald was awarded an A*, Distinction* and a B. Darragh Shannon was awarded an A*, A and B. Additionally, Pijus Jungaitis, Finnbar McCloskey, Lucas Ross Hamilton and Sergei Stoliarov each received Distinction*, A and B grades. Rebecca Doole and Tristan Kukura were each awarded an A and two B grades and Sophie O’Neill received a Distinction* and two B grades.

As in other years, most of our students have secured a place at their chosen university and will study a wide range of disciplines such as Accounting & Finance, Anthropology, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Science, Business, Cinematic Arts, Law, Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging, Criminology, Marketing, Nursing, Politics with International Studies, Event Management, Mechatronic Engineering, Environmental Management, and Software Engineering to name a few. We are also delighted that our highest ever number of students are availing of opportunities in Higher Level Apprenticeships in Engineering, Software Development and in Travel and Events Management.

Mr Small, Principal of Sperrin College, commented on the outstanding success of Sperrin students stating: 'Studying at A Level is extremely demanding, and I would like to congratulate both the Year 13 and 14 students on achieving wonderful results. Their success is testament to their hard work and dedication.’

He continued, ‘On behalf of the Senior Leadership Team and all the staff, we wish all of them continued success in the next phase of their lives and we hope that they truly live out our school ethos of ‘Pursuing Excellence Together.’

Mr Small commented on the exceptional support given to these young people by the school and their parents, stating, ‘It is very important to acknowledge the huge amount of support and expertise given to all our students from our dedicated staff, both teaching and non-teaching who inspire them to fulfil their potential. In addition, the Principal also thanked the parents and families for their support given to the students throughout their seven years at Sperrin College, not least during these past few years.