Cullybackey students on a results 'high'

Pride of place went to Jonathan Scullion who achieved A*, A, A in his Double Award Business and ICT courses and will now study Law at Queen’s University Belfast.

Fellow pupils Emma Orr achieved 3Bs, Chantelle Dunlop, Sophie McDowell, Laura Riddel and Julie Anne Tweed all achieved 2Bs and 1C.

The majority of the pupils gained the grades necessary to access their University course of choice.

The school pointed out that some pupils, even with a firm acceptance, are considering their options and one or two are tempted to enter employment next year, deferring their offer until next year.

“All pupils and families are now carefully thinking through the various opportunities and the experience of university has to be weighed against incurring considerable student debt and the lack of certainty of future employment,” a school statement said.

“These young people have achieved in spite of the selective system at 11 and prove yet again that hard work, dedicated study, quality teaching and the support of parents can rebuild confidence and lead to excellent results. The staff and parents are very proud of all these pupils.

“Overall 63% of the grades awarded were Grade C or better. We congratulate all of our Sixth Form Students and wish them well for the future”.