Peterborough students celebrate strong post-16 results

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Students have secured places at top universities and high-level apprenticeships after receiving strong post-16 results.

Thomas Deacon Academy is celebrating another year of academic achievement, with many students progressing to further study or employment.

Among the high achievers is Emilija Masalskyet, who earned a Double Distinction in her Applied Science Diploma and a Distinction in Health and Social Care.

She will now study pharmacy at Keele University.

Mamoon Noor achieved A* grades in maths, further maths and politics, an A in computer science, and an A in his EPQ.

He will go on to study computer science and mathematics with industrial experience at the University of Manchester.

TDA A Level Results (Image: Supplied)

Michala Jackson, head of sixth form, said: "It is a privilege to celebrate these results with our students today.

"This cohort has shown remarkable resilience and a genuine passion for their subjects.

"Seeing them translate their hard work into such well-deserved success is incredibly rewarding for the entire staff team.

"I am immensely proud of what they have achieved and cannot wait to see the impact they make in their chosen fields."

Other top performers include Romeesa Raza, who secured A grades in biology, chemistry and psychology and will study medicine at the University of Birmingham.

Abi Sery, who achieved a Double Distinction* in Applied Science Diploma and an A in her EPQ, will study pharmacy at the University of East Anglia.

Sahair Sikander earned an A* in business and A grades in English language and literature and history.

She will go on to study English literature and history at the University of Edinburgh.

Emily Gaunt, principal of Thomas Deacon Academy, said: "Congratulations to our 2026 Sixth Form cohort on their achievements.

"These results are a testament to the students’ determined focus."

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