There was a palpable sense of joy, pride and celebration at Ormiston Victory Academy as the Lord Nelson Sixth Form students collected their A-level and BTEC examination results.
The academy has seen its year 13 students secured an impressive suite of results across a variety of subjects, reflecting their dedication, resilience, and commitment to achieving their goals over the past two years.
The students enjoyed particular success in A-level art; applied psychology; ICT and performing arts.
Lord Nelson students have secured places at their chosen universities, in exceptional employment placements, and in coveted apprenticeship programmes.
Individual notable achievements include those of the following students:
- Beren Guller, who secured Victory’s highest ever Progress 8 score at GCSE in 2023, has gone on to achieve an excellent suite of grades today which includes grade A* in A-level mathematics, grade A in A-level physics and a Distinction* in BTEC Level 3 computing. Beren will be joining Warwick University in September to study physics
- Renwar Ali achieved extremely well in a set of highly challenging subjects, securing a grade A in A-level physics and a Distinction* in both engineering and computing. Renwar will be studying energy engineering at the University of East Anglia
- Ellie Howes, a wonderful performer and part of the winning team for the Royal Norfolk Show ice-cream challenge in 2024, worked hard to achieve Double Distinction* in performing arts; Distinction* in applied psychology and grade C in English literature. She will be heading off to Nottingham Trent to study English with film and television
- Cali-Jo Chamberlain, an exceptional performer and co-host of the recent national Ormiston’s Got Talent awards in Birmingham, made fantastic progress across her subjects. The academy looks forward to seeing her putting her Double Distiction* in performing arts to good use in the near future when she returns to the academy to continue her dance coaching alongside her degree course in psychology at the University of East Anglia.
- Matthew Prior, previous winner of the Ormiston Academies Trust Hero Award and co-host of the 2025 Ormiston’s Got Talent awards, has secured a unique internship with prolific local leadership coach, Nigel Cushion, as a subsequent success following two years as a Future Leader with Nelsonspirit. Matthew will enjoy collaborating with many high performing business leaders in his new role as Business Manager. His Distinction* in business studies will come in very useful.
Victory’s ethos focuses on ensuring its students achieve their academic and personal goals in a setting which supports them to access the best universities in a pastorally supportive setting. Smaller class sizes ensure they receive individual support, so they can, and do, successfully make the jump from GCSEs to A-levels.
As part of Ormiston, the academy is committed to providing the highest quality teaching, learning and care so every young adult can flourish, whatever their starting point.
Naomi Palmer, Principal said: “We are incredibly proud of our students and the results they have achieved this year. They have shown exceptional pride, perseverance and determination – their successes today are a reflection of their hard work and the support of their families and our dedicated staff. We know they will go on to great things, and we wish them every success. They know they will always have their Victory family for support in the future too.”