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KS5 results day: celebrating student success
13 August 2026
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Students across Lift Schools are celebrating their key stage 5 exam results today.

Alongside many exceptional individual successes, the trust achieved an uplift in applied general and vocational outcomes, putting performance ahead of the national picture.

Some of the most notable individual successes included:

  • Jodie-Lee Dickens, from Lift Clacton, achieved three Distinction* grades in Business Studies and a Distinction in IT and has secured an apprenticeship with Tendring District Council.
  • Miles Egan, from Lift Ryde, achieved a Distinction* in Business, Distinction in Applied Science, and a Distinction in Sport and will be going on to do an apprenticeship at Vicoma.  
  • Tia C, from Lift Bexleyheath, achieved two Distinction* grades in Digital Media, and a Distinction in Business and will be completing a higher level apprenticeship in Business, Administration and Law.

Students at Lift Richmond Park, including Nel Mikos (second from right), and Principal James Whelan (middle) celebrate strong exam results.

Among those also celebrating is Archie Wilson from Lift Greensward, who achieved four A* grades in Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Statistics and has secured his place to read Maths at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge.

Nel Mikos from Lift Richmond Park achieved an A* and three As in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Spanish and will take up her place to study Biochemistry at St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford.

Students at Lift Clacton celebrate some of the most impressive year-on-year improvements in grades across both A-level and Applied General courses.

Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools, said: "One of the things I am most proud of is seeing our young people leave Lift Schools with the confidence to follow the pathway that is right for them. 
“These achievements have been made possible not only by the commitment of our students, but also by the expertise, care and encouragement of our teachers and support staff, who help open doors to brighter futures every day.
“We congratulate every student on their achievements and wish them every success in whatever comes next.”

Students at Lift Tendring celebrate brilliant individual success stories

Across our schools, staff are now supporting every student to take their next step, whether that is university, an apprenticeship, further study, training or employment.

As a result, our young people are stepping confidently into a wide variety of career paths, from aerospace engineering degrees to apprenticeships in journalism and business management.

A huge congratulations to all our KS5 students across our schools!

Principals from across the trust have praised students and staff alike, highlighting the shared determination and hard work behind this year's achievements.

Marc Cologne, Principal at Lift Clacton, which delivered some of the most impressive grade improvements across both A-level and Applied General courses, said: “Our students at Lift Clacton have truly made history this year, securing our highest ever results for A*-C grades whilst continuing to secure exceptional outcomes across Level 3 qualifications. 
“These record-breaking results are a powerful indicator of how Lift Clacton continues to drive forward, elevating educational standards year after year and setting new benchmarks for academic excellence."
Katie Scarnell, Principal at Lift Greensward, said: “These were the students whose formative years at the school were marred by covid enforced lockdowns; to leave us now with the grades that have set them up for their futures is testament to their hard work, resilience and ambition. We fully understand that any success is a team effort and so my thanks go to the staff and parents who played their part in making today such a happy one.”

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