AS IT HAPPENED: A-level results day 2022 in Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough

Good afternoon, 

It's that time of year again when A-level students will be opening up their exam results and finding out if they have done enough to secure a spot at their chosen universities. 

We'll be bringing live reaction from schools across Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough throughout the day.

9.40am: Here's one we did earlier! Reporter Shay Bottomley spoke to Holyport College about the performance of their sixth form cohort in this year's A-level exams.

Holyport College’s headteacher Ben McCarey said its students have ‘dealt with every challenge the last two years has thrown at them with grit, determination and good humour’.

The school, which saw 92.9 per cent of all grades awarded A*-C, achieved its best ever set of results after a three-year break in exams taking place.

He added: “I am a firm believer that education is about more than just the results you achieve and it is a credit to our students that, alongside gaining these incredible results, they have also been such wonderful members of our community.

“They are role models for our younger students, well rounded young adults and great human beings.

“We wish them all the very best as they move on to the next steps of their lives but hope that they will always remain a part of the Holyport College family.”

17.42pm:

Want to see some photos of students jumping for joy in our schools in Slough and Windsor? Of course you do. Here's our photo gallery from A-level results day.

17.27pm: 

We've done a round-up of some of our favourite pictures from today's A-level results day. Check out our gallery for photos of joy and relief from across Maidenhead.

16.28pm: 

Claires Court are celebrating a successful set of results following a tumultuous first year due to disruption from the pandemic.

The school has achieved 85 per cent A*-C grades, with 95 per cent of students gaining entrance to their first-choice university.

James Wilding, Academic Principal said: “I join our students, their teachers and families today in celebrating these achievements after two years of A-level study, having lost the opportunity before now to demonstrate their expertise in written examinations.

“Much has been written about how current students have suffered because of the pandemic and lockdowns, yet for us this is the cohort that have re-engaged in all kinds of competitions and collaborations as soon as they could .

“We are delighted that most of our students have achieved their first or reserve choice of university course, and are ready to rise to the challenge of their forthcoming undergraduate studies and we wish them all well.”

16.24pm:

Reading Blue Coat School is wishing their students ‘every success as they move onto the next chapter of their lives’ following the announcement of today’s A-level results.

A total of 51 students achieved A*-A grades, 10 of whom achieved all A* grades, with 84 per cent now heading to their university of choice.

Matthew Watkins, of Twyford, is off to study economics at Exeter University after attaining two A*s and an A.

Matthew has been committed to public speaking since Year 7 and recently received the Dr Michael Fopp Award for Public Speaking.

Headmaster Pete Thomas commented: “This cohort of students has not been able to sit public exams until this point in their education.

“I am extremely proud of their resilience and perseverance in very challenging circumstances and delighted to see so many students achieve their well-deserved outcomes.

“I hope that all students’ achievements, in both the academic and co-curricular realms at Reading Blue Coat, have helped broaden their horizons and enable access to the diverse opportunities they so deserve. They have so much potential to do great things.”

3.26pm: The headteacher at The Marist School has expressed her pride over the ‘incredible work ethic and resilience’ of students as they achieve ‘a tremendous set of results’.

Jo Smith, principal of The Marist School said: “Congratulations to all A Level students for their results.

“This group of students nationally have sat their first set of formal exams following the disruption to their GCSEs and a very unusual two years studying for their A Levels.

“I am very proud of our A Level Marist students who have shown incredible work ethic and resilience to achieve a tremendous set of results.

“They are true role models for the younger years. I wish them all the very best of luck on the next stage of their journey.

“They leave The Marist as young adults adept in their hard and soft skills with a strong moral compass and an excitement for the future.”

2.38pm:

It's not just the students who are thrilled on results day, as demonstrated by Beechwood School teacher Ian Priestley...

2.24pm:

L-R: Anna Howley, Flo Checkley and Abby Jones were happy with their results at Furze Platt Senior School. Below: Inika Nicholls, 17, at Newlands Girls' School, collects her grades. Photos: Nick Parford. 

2:19pm:

Windsor College, based in St Leonard’s Road, was on a par with 2019 levels with a 94 per cent pass rate and 25 per cent of students achieving A*-B.

Three students are off to Cambridge while another trio are heading to Oxford to carry on their education at some of the top universities in the world.

Sixth Form principal Amanda Down said: "I am so proud of the achievement of our students this year.

"They have shown incredible resilience throughout the two years of their course and have been so adaptable to the changing environment.”

2.14pm: The headteacher at LVS Ascot has praised the resilience of students as the number of A* grades increased by 50 per cent from 2021.

Principal Christine Cunniffe, said: “We are so proud of all our pupils who have shown such resilience after not taking formal exams for two years, each and every one of them should be so proud of their outstanding results.

“We are so delighted that our results this year are the highest they have been in a decade, this is a testament to not only our students but our staff.”

14.13pm: Students at Desborough College reflected on challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic as they celebrated their A-Level results.

The school achieved an A* to C pass rate of nearly 70 per cent.

Student Jack Wong, 18, said he was ‘relieved’ all the hard work had paid off as he shared his A*, A, A results.

He said: “I’m really relieved all that hard work finally paid off.

Reflecting on how his experience of studying during the pandemic, he added: “It’s actually a bit stressful because during COVID of course, the teachers aren’t always there to help you so it’s a bit difficult trying to study on your own but with the right motivation you’ll be surprised what you can pull off.”

Jack will be going to Royal Holloway University to study economics, politics, international relations, and a year in business.

Daniel Nicholas, also 18, achieved two C’s and a D despite the stress and the challenges brought by the pandemic and is off to study aerospace engineering at The University of Hertfordshire.

He said: “I’d say [I did] worse than expected but it was because of all the stress and the fact that COVID happened, and we were studying from home for the second lockdown.”

18-year-old William Pocock said he felt ‘pretty good’ about his results which saw him achieve two distinctions and a C in history.

He will be studying ancient and medieval history at Royal Holloway University.

On his experience during the pandemic, he said: “It was weird, it was different.

He added: “But once you adjusted to it, for me, it felt alright. It was off putting that I was in my own house. It’s not my usual working environment so I was a bit off during the whole thing but apart from that it was fine.”

Principal Maggie Callaghan, said: "As a school, we are so proud of our sixth form students who have been through so much this year.

"There were some outstanding performances with students going on to a variety of destinations next academic year as well as some doing apprenticeships and gap years. We wish them all every success in their next ventures."

14.02pm:

Nobody should forget the ‘incredible’ performance of students in this year’s A-level cohort at St Joseph's School in Slough, according to headteacher Ciran Stapleton.

The Roman Catholic secondary school, in Shaggy Calf Lane, said 66 per cent of all grades achieved were A* to C.

Mr Stapleton said this year’s results surpassed the school’s performance in 2019.

He also praised the grades achieved by the school’s BTEC students with 44 per cent of grades ranked as Distinction* or Distinction.

He said: “What no-one should forget is that this year all these students have done an incredible job at the first time of asking of formal public exams having spent a significant amount of their senior school life learning online.

“We are proud of them not just for the results they have achieved but for the resilience they have shown in getting to this point.”

Imsal Khan (right) with teacher Vicki Buchanan on results day at St Joseph's

14:00:

Wargrave’s The Piggott School has announced ‘another outstanding set’ of A-level and Level 3 Vocational results.

“Staff and students have all worked exceptionally hard over the past two years and this is reflected in the outstanding grades awarded,” said executive headteacher Derren Gray.

The overall pass rate was 99.5 per cent with 47 per cent of grades at A* and A.

75% of the results were graded A*-B and 92 per cent at A*-C.

The school reports that the average grade was a B+.

“Our Vocational Level 3 pass rate for Applied General qualifications was over 98 per cent, with Distinction Star to Merit being 95 per cent. For Technical subject entry, 100 per cent of students passed the course, with 89 per cent at Distinction star to merit.

“This once again shows our outstanding sixth form as a centre of excellence for Academic, Applied General and Technical learning.

“I wish all our students the very best for their future and thank all the teaching and support staff for their continued dedication and professionalism.”

1:49pm:

Pictured: Yaser Mateen, from Beechwood School in Slough, achieved ABC and is off to St George’s University in London to study biomedical science.

"I was a little bit nervous, but I knew I put the work in so at the end of the day regardless of what I got, I can be proud of that," he said.

On advice for upcoming students, he said: "Don't try and play catch up at the last minute because there is a lot to do, but at the same time, enjoy it."

13.43:

At St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar School in Slough, 42 per cent of all grades were at grade A* or A, 69 per cent were A*- B and the average grade pupils achieved was a B.

“Our congratulations go out to all our students on making it through two exceptionally tough years in their education,” said headteacher Paul Kassapian.

“They have battled against the tumultuous challenges that the global pandemic has thrown at them and gained some exceptional results. “

“Our congratulations are also extended to the many students who achieved exceptional results despite the most challenging of personal circumstances.

“Whilst it is not possible to name them, they know who they are and how proud we are of them.”

He added that the ‘overwhelming majority’ will be going on their university of choice.

“We hope that they embody the school's ethos by keeping prayer at the centre of their lives and showing love, forgiveness and compassion in all that they do,” added Mr Kassapian.

13:31pm:

They’ve been friends for nine years, doing the same subjects at A-Level, and now these two Burnham Grammar School students are headed in two different directions.

Noah Mair, who achieved four A*s in computer science, further mathematics, mathematics and physics is off to read astrophysics at Warwick and Michael Davis, who achieved an A in maths and a B and C in his two other subjects, is taking a gap year.

Noah said he is ‘in shock’.

“With at least two of them I was thinking I would definitely drop a few grades. There were rough patches and there were one or two exams that I thought went horribly but they obviously didn’t. I’m really pleased.”

Whilst Noah is off on holiday to Bavaria to celebrate, Michael has more long-term travel plans:  

“I’m taking a gap year: Switzerland, maybe Miami, maybe Italy. I would like to see more of the world  - that is a given for me.

“It’s been my plan since January and then to go to UCL (fingers crossed) next year.

“Noah, he’s like ‘a god of physics.’ In ten years’ time I can see him winning a Fields Medal.”

12:56pm:

All smiles at Baylis Court School in Slough with Sonia Mrozinska and Priya Dogra. Photo: Mike Swift. 

12.50pm: Grit and determination were two key qualities demonstrated by students at The Westgate School in Cippenham.

The school revealed that 30 per cent of its Year 13 students achieved A* to B grades and 96 per cent secured A* to E grades.

Headteacher Michelle Cooper said: “Many of our students were unable to sit GCSEs in 2020 and so this summer’s exams were the first external assessments taken.

“As a school, we are incredibly proud of their tremendous achievements. 

“Our Sixth Form students at The Westgate School have continued to demonstrate incredible grit and determination to secure grades that are truly reflective of their commitment and effort.”

The headteacher also paid tribute to the support staff had offered students throughout the academic year.

12.46pm: Altwood School headteacher Neil Dimbleby has praised the resilience of students following a ‘challenging two years’ as they picked up their A-Level results this morning.

The school achieved a 100 per cent pass rate with 81 per cent of students achieving grades A* to C or their vocational equivalent.

30 per cent of students achieved A* to A grades.

Students are moving on to take on a range of ventures both in higher education and employment, including studying chemical sciences at the University of St Andrew’s, quantity surveying at Loughborough University, joining Thames Valley Police and going into veterinary nursing.

This examination period was the first external assessment for students since before the pandemic.

Mr Dimbleby, said: “We are very proud of the resilience our students have shown under such conditions and join with them in celebrating their success. 

“We are delighted that such a significant number of our young people have successfully gained a university place or apprenticeship of their choice.

 “Massive thanks and congratulations are due to the parents, carers and staff who have guided and supported our students throughout this important phase and we wish all students the very best as they now move onto new challenges.”

12.44: The headteacher at Charters School has hailed the ‘excellent outcomes’ for students who have had a ‘disrupted two years’.

The school achieved a 98 per cent pass rate at A* to E, and an 80 per cent pass rate at A* to C.

A 57 per cent pass rate was also achieved for A* to B and 29 per cent for A* to A.

The BTEC results saw the school achieve 25 per cent Distinction*, 10 per cent Distinction, 40 per cent Merit and 25 per cent Pass.

Deborah Coombes, head of Year 13, said, “I’m delighted to see how well the year group have done, they have worked so hard through some challenging times and I am so proud of them all. I wish them the very best for the future.”

Kate Hill, head of Sixth Form, added: “I am incredibly proud of this year group and all that they have achieved. We shall miss seeing them every day and wish them joy and happiness in their future endeavours.”

John Fletcher, headteacher, said, "These are excellent outcomes for the students who have had such a disrupted two years in their education while in the Sixth Form. 

“It is testament to their resilience and fortitude that has enable them to achieve so well.  They are a remarkable group of young people who have stayed focussed through difficult times, we would like to thank their families for the support they have given to enable the individuals to be successful.  

“We would like to wish every single one our students the very best as they move on to the next stage of their education whether that is at university, work or traveling.  Please do in keep in touch with us and let us know how you are getting on.”

12:38: Windsor Boys' Harry Elliott, with two A* and 2 As; and Max Griffin-Sadler, with one A* and two As:

12:35pm:

Heathfield School, an all-girls boarding school in Ascot, is celebrating the ‘exceptional determination’ of its students as it achieved more than 50 per cent of grades at A*-A.

Nearly three quarters of all grades awarded were A* to B in London Road.

Headmistress Sarah Wilson said: “The positive attitude and determination displayed by our students was second to none. I am so proud of their achievements and well-earned results. 

12.31pm: 

Examination season was a leap into the unknown for students at Baylis Court School in Gloucester Avenue.

The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic meant this year’s A-level exams were the first time girls had been in a formal exam environment.

Principal Christine MacInnes said: “They have worked diligently throughout their time here and we are incredibly proud of what they have achieved.

“There’s plenty of challenges COVID has thrown but staff here are incredibly dedicated and positive; they are here for the students and the girls really benefit.

“Whilst things have been difficult, they are not barriers, they’re just things to overcome.”

The school did not provide the percentage of grades achieved at A*-C.

12:27pm: Herschel Grammar School, in Northampton Avenue, Slough, is celebrating an ‘excellent’ set of A-level results this week, with 46 per cent graded A*-A.

This was up by 7 per cent on 2019 levels, head teacher Jo Rockall said.

“We are celebrating excellent A-level results this summer, the best we have had,” she added. 

“Congratulations to all our students who have risen to the challenges of the last two and a half years and had the determination and work ethic to succeed.”

12:26pm:

Outcomes for students at Langley Grammar School in Reddington Drive school are higher than 2020 and 2021 ‘on every indicator’, according to head teacher John Constable.

93.8 per cent of grades were A*C; 85.2 per cent were A*-B; 70.4 per cent were A*-A, and 34.2 per cent were A*.

“These results were eagerly anticipated, but with some anxiety given the difficulties students have faced over the last two years,” said Mr Constable.

“These outcomes are a testament to the commitment and sheer hard work of our students and the dedication of the staff teaching and supporting them.”

12.13pm: 

Furze Platt Senior School has said it is ‘great to see our students achieve wonderful results’ following the pandemic and uncertainty over grading.

The school, which has not released its A*-C statistics, has paid tribute to ‘a fantastic team effort, where resilience, professionalism and hard work have very much been to the fore’, and thanked staff, families and friends for their continued support.

Head of Sixth Form, Pete Ging, said: “We are really proud of what our students have achieved. Our Year 13 students have managed the return to formal examinations incredibly well and deserve huge congratulations.

“Through the support of the school and their families, I know our students will be progressing onto fantastic destinations and opportunities and should be very pleased with their accomplishments.

“I hope that they enjoy celebrating their superb and well-deserved results.”

12.02pm:

Cox Green headteacher Danny Edwards has said the results achieved this year by students is ‘a reflection of their hard work and dedication despite the significant challenges they have faced over the last couple of years’.

Among those celebrating on this morning were Kathryn Birrell, who achieved A*AA in Psychology, French and Biology, and head boy Harvey Young who achieved a double distinction in his BTEC Sport diploma. Both will be going to their chosen universities in September.

Mr Edwards added: “Almost 90 per cent of students who applied to university have been accepted on their chosen courses and a number of other students on to their chosen apprenticeships. We are very proud of them and wish them the very best for a happy future.

“Thank you to all of staff, parents and carers whose support of our students is really appreciated.”

Kathryn Birrell will be going to Royal Holloway to study psychology, whilst Harvey Young is off to Bournemouth to study sport and exercise science. Both told me they are 'really pleased' to be going to their first choice universities after completing Year 13 @CoxGreenSchool. pic.twitter.com/YNVvcfNV98

— Shay Bottomley (@ShayB_BM) August 18, 2022

11.50am: More from Windsor Boys...

School pupil Charlie Dunnett said studying during COVID was ‘tricky’ but he ‘got used to after a while’ and found it normal.

“We didn’t revise for GCSEs so for A-levels you have some gaps in your knowledge, but you just kind of get on with it,” he said.

Having distinguished himself in Sport with a distinction star D* and Bs in Geography and Business, he is now off to a gap year, going to Australia.

Fellow student Thanusan Kirubaharan, who scored three As in sciences and maths, said:

“It’s been tough, especially considering this has been our first exams since the SATS in Year 6. We don’t have the experience. We were pretty much blind to it.”

He is now off to UCL to study mechanical engineering.

Friend Ben Howells, who scored triple As in Maths, Physics, Economics, said:

“I’m very happy with my results. I only really started studying towards the last few months before the exams. The fact that I didn’t do GCSEs didn’t really help. It was hard to revise.”

Ben is now off to university to study physics.

Left to right: Charlie Dunnett, Thanusan Kirubaharan and Ben Howells.

Head Boy Freddie Pope got three A*s and is off to Durham University.

“It was different studying during COVID, not worse, just different,” he said.

“Sometimes it was hard but it was nice to have the peace, not as much stress. Waking up in your own bed at nine is good as well.”

11:45am: Like all A-level students this year, The Windsor Boys School pupils had a strange experience completing exams for the first time in years.

Despite the challenges 35 per cent of students achieved A*-A grades, while 69 per cent gained A*-B, and 87 per cent got A*-C.

Windsor Boys School headteacher, Sean Furness, said:

“We’re really pleased with the results. It’s been an interesting couple of years, with school-assessed grades. I think a lot of people were wondering what was going to happen – but they’ve been as good as we’ve had for a number of years.

“That’s down to the hard work off the staff and the students. It’s been such a difficult two years.

“For them to show such resilience and pride in what they wanted to go on and do, we’re really proud of them. Whatever the letters on the piece of paper show, they’ve been a brilliant year group.”

11:41am: 

Windsor Girls School pupils struggled with motivation these past two years – but nonetheless came out the other side with good grades.

Roisin Ryan scores two As and an A*, and will go on to study events management and business at university.

“I did find it quite challenging, not being able to be in school as much,” she said. “I didn’t really have as much motivation after COVID.”

Co-headteachers Peter Griffiths and Eimear O’Carroll, praised the girls’ ‘determination’. They said in a statement:

“During such an uncertain period of time the experience, the students have excelled themselves and the school with resilience and determination consistently shown.

“These fantastic results reflect the dedication and hard work of our Year 13 students.

“We are incredibly proud of every single student and are thrilled that they are able to proceed to the next phase of their lives whether that is in education or work.”

Left to right: Ella Faughnan who achieved A* and two As; Lydia Sampson who achieved two A* and an a A; and Scarlett O'Shaughnessy who achieved three A* grades.

11.36am: That moment of relief. Great picture from Furze Platt School this morning.

11.32am: Sir William Borlase Grammar School said it was ‘absolutely delighted’ to celebrate the achievements of its students on A-level results day.

88 per cent of all grades achieved were in the top three echelons, with 29 per cent of all grades being awarded A*.

Headteacher Kay Mountfield said the school was ‘immensely proud of all of our students’

She added: “It must be recognised here that these are the students whose GCSE exams were abruptly cancelled back in 2020 and who spent a significant part of Year 12 studying online.

“However, they sustained their commitment and were outstanding ambassadors for the school online and live - throwing themselves into their studies, a wealth of wider opportunities and leading others.

“The staff at Borlase have been wonderful, showing tremendous dedication to supporting these students.

“Thank you to all of them and a huge congratulations to the students.”

11:16am:

Some more words from Upton Court Grammar School in Slough.

The school achieved a percentage of A* - A grades of 54 per cent, A*-B was 74 per cent and A*-C 87 per cent.

Headteacher Mark Pritchard said he was ‘delighted’ with his students’ performances after a tough couple of years.

"We’ve got students off to really fantastic universities," he added.

11:08am:

Beechwood School in Slough has enjoyed its best set of A-level results this year.

Rachel Adeyemi is off to the University of West London to study law after getting BCC in sociology, psychology and geography respectively.

She wants to work her way up the courtroom to become a judge.

"Ever since the age of seven I wanted to study law,’ she said. ‘Something inside me told me it felt good to make things right and make sure justice is served when bad things happen."

A total of 78 per cent of grades were A*-C at the Long Readings Lane school – an increase of 12 per cent on 2019 results. 

Over at Beechwood School in Slough, Rachel Adeyemi is off to the University of West London to study law after getting BCC in sociology, psychology and geography respectively. She wants to work her way up the courtroom to become a judge - here she is with headteacher Ian Priestley pic.twitter.com/jlMlvguJJa

— Kieran Bell (@KieranB_BM) August 18, 2022

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10.53am: Acting Co-Headteacher of Newlands Girls’ School, Jo Capon, said the school is ‘incredibly proud’ of its students receiving their A-level results this morning.

87.9 per cent of results achieved were an A*-C, with 17.8 per cent of those being the top marks.

38.6 per cent of A level grades were at A*/A level and 63.4 per cent were at A*/B level.

In a statement, Ms Capon and fellow acting co-headteacher Matthew Henshaw said: “There is no doubt that the last two years have been challenging and despite the turbulence, our students have produced the best examined results in memory.

“There is a real feeling of excitement and celebration today, which is attributed to the hard work and resilience of both our wonderful students and all our staff who have relentlessly supported and encouraged along the way.

“We would like to say thank you and well done to the entire Newlands community.”

10.44am: Results are in from Newlands Girls' School in Maidenhead.

The Farm Road school has announced 87.9 per cent of all grades were A*-C.

10.39am: Holyport College has paid tribute to its students for a 'phenomenal' set of results after two years of disruption and uncertainty. The school has revealed that 92.9 per cent of grades were A*-C.

Headteacher Ben McCarey said: "We are so proud of all of our Upper Sixth students and all that they have achieved. They've dealt with every challenge the last two years has thrown at them with grit, determination and good humour and these results are a well deserved reward for their resilience."

10.26am: Reporter Adrian Williams has hopped over to Windsor Girls' School. Students have spoken of the challenges faced studying in the coronavirus era.

Windsor Girls also did great this year - Roisin here scooped very happy results despite 'struggling to get motivated' during COVID times. pic.twitter.com/B8JC1UjDm1

— Adrian Williams (@AdrianW_BM) August 18, 2022

10.12am: Over in Slough, Arkapriya De of Upton Court Grammar School has secured at spot at Cambridge University after an impressive set of results.

It’s that time of year again. #AlevelResultsDay2022. I popped over to Upton Court Grammar School in Slough earlier where high achievers included Arkapriya De, who got three A*’s in Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science and Physics and is off to Cambridge! pic.twitter.com/zFyZBLUomu

— Kieran Bell (@KieranB_BM) August 18, 2022

10.04am: Reporter Melissa Paulden has been speaking to students at Burnham Grammar School. Humza Hussain left the school in 2021 but has been teaching himself Further Maths at home to improve his chances of getting into a better university. He secured an A today. Dedication.

9.48am: Results rolling in from Desborough College...

Currently at Desborough College for A-Level results, the school achieved a 70 percent pass rate for A*-C

— Jade Kidd (@JadeK_BM) August 18, 2022

9.37am: Students at The Windsor Boys' School doing their best boyband impression in this picture with reporter Adrian Williams. The school's headteacher praised students for their resilience having had no exam practice since GCSEs.

Congrats to Windsor Boys students for fantastic results despite COVID - headteacher says they showed huge resilience given the had no exam practice since GCSEs. pic.twitter.com/LLDc8sjzpN

— Adrian Williams (@AdrianW_BM) August 18, 2022

9.22am: The 'Tiser and Express reporting team are making their way around schools in the area so get ready for a flurry of photos of students holding their results aloft. First up, it's Furze Platt head boy Stuart Johnstone who is hoping his results will set him on the path to joining the Metropolitan Police.

At @Furze_Platt, Head Boy Stuart Johnstone is chuffed with his results. He will be going to Royal Holloway to study Criminology and Sociology, and is looking to one day join the Metropolitan Police. pic.twitter.com/OdNeG8ajEV

— Shay Bottomley (@ShayB_BM) August 18, 2022

9.17am: Heading off to university can be a daunting prospect. We've compiled a list of some of the key things to remember on your packing list if you're making the big move.