‘They pushed me’: Birkenhead college students ace A-levels

High spirits at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Wirral, as 92% of students win place at their first-choice university

Eva Baker, 18, was racked with nerves in the days running up to Thursday – when sixth form students throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their A-level results.

“The sleepless nights were worth it though,” said Eva. “I just got off the phone with my first choice and I’ve got in, I can’t believe it honestly. I’m just made up.”