Four students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent are off to boarding school for Sixth Form having been awarded full scholarships for their KS5 studies.

Catinca Mistreanu achieved top grades of 9s in all her GCSE subjects, and will be heading to Berkshire to attend Wellington College where she intends to study Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Catinca said “I wouldn’t have been able to get to where I am today if it weren’t for the support I’ve received at Co-op Academy. I owe it to all the teachers and the school for supporting me in every single way.”

Layla Parkes will be studying English Language, Philosophy, Psychology and Politics at Woodhouse Grove in Yorkshire, having achieved a grade 9 in English Literature and Distinction in Health and Social Care. Layla said “Thank you to all my teachers for going above and beyond to provide me with so much support”.

Clara Matute Azaly achieved an impressive set of results, including a grade 9 in Spanish, and will be starting at Durham School in September. She said “The Academy has been like a second home to me. So much support has come from the school and I’m so grateful!” Having previously sung at prestigious venues such as the Telford International Centre, she will be making the most of the school’s extra-curricular opportunities alongside Politics, English Literature and Spanish.

Meshi Nde-Muyamah is off to Stowe following her success in her GCSEs, including a phenomenal grade 9 in both English Language and Literature. She will be studying Biology, Chemistry and Psychology alongside a “Pre-Med” elective, hoping to achieve her goal of going on to study Medicine. 

Meshi said “Being part of Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent has taught me that no matter what background you come from you can still excel. Thank you to everyone at the Academy for all the support”.

Headteacher, Shane Richardson, said: “We could not be more proud of the four students who have amply demonstrated that it doesn’t matter where you come from. Hard work and relentless commitment can bring you success.”