The Year 13 and Year 11 students, who recently collected their exam results, were full of praise for the school.

Springwood, which – like our school – is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, saw close to a fifth of its A Level students awarded an A* or A Grade in 2024, while just under a half gained an A* to B Grade. Springwood students also did exceptionally well in STEM subjects this year, where 20 per cent attained A* or A.

The high-achieving sixth formers were universally positive about their time at the school, which is based in King’s Lynn.

Ren Griffiths, who is going to study Human and Political Sciences at Cambridge University, said: “I will miss Springwood. I’ve enjoyed it here. I’ve made some really good friends and I’ve felt supported by the staff throughout my time here.”

Lexie Ampomah, who will now take up a place to read Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford University, agreed: “I’ve always been happy here at Springwood. The teachers have been amazing – so supportive, and they have great knowledge about their subjects.”

Mackenzie Whitehouse-Baker, who is also off to Oxford, and will study Philosophy, Politics and Economics, shared his classmates’ favourable experience of Springwood.

“I have been here since Year 7, and I have loved my time here,” he said. “The school has always been really supportive, and I’ve made lots of friends during my time here.”

Fellow sixth former Vinethmi Kulasinghe will be studying Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at UCL. “I have loved my time at Springwood,” she said. “I don’t think I would have liked to have gone anywhere else. The teachers have been incredible with me.”

Finley Meehan, who is leaving to study Music and Sound Recording at the University of Surrey, added: “ I’ve really enjoyed my time at Springwood. The teachers are great. There’s always been a positive atmosphere here.”

Springwood’s GCSE students were equally satisfied with the school, with many choosing to return to Sixth Form in September to continue their studies.

Among the top-achieving Year 11 GCSE cohort were Eva Kablina, Zion Noble and Oliver Oliveira.

“I’m pleased to be taking my A Levels here, because it’s been great at Springwood,” said Eva, whose longer-term plans include studying Economics or Maths at Cambridge.

“All the teachers have always been supportive of me,” she continued. “Even before GCSEs started, in Years 7, 8 and 9, they were always happy to help me.”

Zion, who joined the school in Year 10, said: “It’s been a really positive experience at Springwood. The teachers are great, and now I’m hoping they can help get me into university, where I hope to study law.”

“It’s been amazing at Springwood,” added Oliver. “All the teachers are really nice, and I’ve made loads of friends. It’s a very welcoming school community.”