Local schools mark A-level day with smiles, photos and notable university offers
Students from Kettering and surrounding towns collected their A-level results on Thursday, with local schools sharing images and updates showing families and pupils celebrating outside academies and colleges.
Several schools submitted photographs of students on results day, including pupils from Kingswood Secondary Academy and Moulton School and Science College. Latimer Arts College confirmed at least one standout result: Emily Bodsworth has secured A*A*A and will be going on to read history at the University of Oxford.
The regional coverage captured the mixture of relief and excitement typical of results day, with younger and older siblings, parents and teachers present to offer support. Kingswood Secondary Academy named a group of students collecting results on the day: James McSherry, Joeseph Buckle, Jessica Routledge, Denis Mihut and Joshua Wheatcroft.
- Photos and submissions were provided by local schools and families across Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden.
- Latimer Arts College confirmed one Oxbridge offer from the cohort — Emily Bodsworth to read history at Oxford with A*A*A.
- Schools encouraged families to share their results and images with the regional press.
The images supplied to the regional paper show pupils in the moments after receiving results, a tradition that provides a snapshot of the broad range of destinations students pursue after A-levels, from higher education to vocational paths and employment. Schools in the area routinely support students through results day with staff on hand to give advice about UCAS, clearing and next steps.
Local educators point to the importance of in-person support on results day. While official comment from individual headteachers was not included in the material supplied by schools, the photographs and short captions underline the role families and school staff play in guiding young people through this transition.
| Student | School | Known outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Bodsworth | Latimer Arts College | A*A*A — to read history at the University of Oxford |
| James McSherry | Kingswood Secondary Academy | Results collected (details not published) |
| Joeseph Buckle | Kingswood Secondary Academy | Results collected (details not published) |
| Jessica Routledge | Kingswood Secondary Academy | Results collected (details not published) |
| Denis Mihut | Kingswood Secondary Academy | Results collected (details not published) |
| Joshua Wheatcroft | Kingswood Secondary Academy | Results collected (details not published) |
School communities across Kettering frequently mark exam milestones publicly, and local media coverage offers a permanent record of those achievements. The regional paper that published the photographs invited more families to submit results and images by email, continuing a tradition of community-shared celebration.
For pupils who did not get the grades they hoped for, schools provide advice on options such as clearing, resits and vocational courses; for those with confirmed offers, the next steps include finalising UCAS places, accommodation and accommodation funding where applicable. The images and short reports released by schools reflect only a portion of the local cohort; further detail on numbers, pass rates and destinations for 2026 has not been published by the schools in the material supplied.
Residents with pupils who would like to share their results and photographs for publication are encouraged to contact the regional paper that sought submissions. Local libraries and school career services also remain useful resources for students navigating the post-A-level options.
