Former PVA Student to Study at Oxford University

18 Jan 2024

Ebony Walker, a former student of Park Vale Academy, is celebrating after being offered a place at the prestigious Oxford University to read History.

Ebony left the Academy in 2022, after securing an amazing set of 10 GCSE results which included six grade 9’s in Biology, English Language, English Literature, History, Art & Design, and Religious Studies and a further three grade 8’s in Chemistry, Physics and Spanish.

At the Ex-Year 11 presentation evening in March, Ebony also walked away with the much coveted prestigious award for Best GCSE Performance. Ebony then progressed to Bilborough College where she studies History, English Literature, and Spanish.

Ebony’s success demonstrates that whatever you may want to pursue, whether that be University, College, an apprenticeship, or any other path, keeping your ambitions high, pushing yourself, and giving everything 100% will produce results that may surprise you!

Ebony sent messages to the staff at the school saying: ‘I’m very grateful for the time I spent at Park Vale Academy and for the fantastic members of staff- especially the brilliant English department- who always provided close support, pushing us to challenge ourselves and be more confident in our work, and also my tutor – for her ongoing support.’

The staff at PVA themselves are delighted that Ebony has secured a place at Oxford as she does embody what we stand for as a school. Her hard work and dedication are the key to her success and her willingness to challenge herself to achieve the very highest standards will be an inspiration to current students at the academy. When we first started our journey as Park Vale, the key message we gave to all students was that of high expectations and achievement so Ebony is a shining example of the success of that formula.

Well done Ebony and good luck in the next stage of your exciting journey!