Frome College has chosen not to release a media statement about their A level results, with the Principal saying they will wait until all results are final. But she has praised all their students in a letter put on the school web site:

Emma Reynolds wrote :

Our class of 2020 has shown exceptional resilience and strength in the face of the most extraordinary circumstances. We are so proud of you and have missed you over these past months; we look forward to a time in the future when we can celebrate your achievements.

As you receive your grades today, I want you to know that adjustments have been made by the exam boards. Some of the calculated grades your teachers spent hours over; worried about doing the right and fair thing for each and every one of you, have been downgraded as part of a national statistics management plan.

My concerns aren't about algorithms, which model and manage national statistics. My concerns are about the life chances of young people and giving everyone a fair start in life. Therefore, if you do feel you would like to speak to us about appealing your grade, please do so. Our phone line is open from 9am to 4pm today or email [email protected], if you prefer to write.

We are still waiting to see what the appeal process will actually look like but once we do have the detail, we will share it on our website.

In usual times I would show comparisons in results with previous years and share individual students' achievements but that doesn't seem appropriate given the Government's decisions around appeals and resits. I will wait until all results are finalised before any comparisons are made.

Suffice to say, we will always support you as alumni of Frome College. You should always be proud of the fact that you have had a good education here and I would like to think you will use that good education to do good in society.

I wish you a bright future and hope to see you soon,

Emma Reynolds

Principal

Frome College