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Weston College students celebrate exceptional achievements

Students studying A Levels, Vocational Subjects and T Levels at Weston College celebrated their outstanding grades on Results Day 2024! The results were once again excellent for learners across the various campuses of the College Group.

This year, the T Levels included disciplines such as Health, engineering, education and early years. impressively, the design, surveying and planning for construction and engineering, manufacturing, processing and control courses achieved a 100% pass rate, with 60% of students earning the highest grades.

T Levels are qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds, undertaken after GCSEs. Equivalent in size to three A Levels, they emphasise technical and vocational skills, providing pathways into skilled employment, higher education, or apprenticeships.

Similarly, for A Levels, Weston College students outperformed last year’s students with 100% pass rates realised in art, computer science, economics, French, further maths, media, photography, textiles, BTEC IT and BTEC sport.

The college also saw hundreds of students successfully earning their vocational qualifications in a variety of fields, including animal management, business, construction, creative arts, education, hair and beauty, health and social care, hospitality and catering, motor vehicle, public services and sport. Learners on creative courses excelled yet again, with 100% achievement and the majority with higher grades.

A Level student Megan Ford, who picked up their result, said: “I’m very happy with my results – I got an A*, B, B! It’s been really rewarding seeing all the hard work pay off and getting the grades to get into university.

“I have a place at Cardiff University but I’m deciding between bio-medical science and pharmaceutical science. My advice to anyone studying A Levels next year would be always persist and the hard work will pay off!”

T Level student in business management, Thomas Hibbard said: “I got a Distinction today, which is better than I was expecting. This grade allows me to go on to a degree apprenticeship with Airbus in supply chain management – something I’m really excited about.”

T Levels are backed by employers and contain 315 hours of an industry placement; this year students had placement opportunities with employers such as Mercedes-Benz, Suez, Bristol Port Company, Sirona and Lloyds Banking Group.

The college’s vocational qualifications were also outstanding this year. Health student, Chloe Johnson received a triple distinction: “I’m thrilled to have been offered a place with the NHS on the RNDA programme, where I hope to qualify as a Registered Nurse within the next four years.

“I’m excited to start my university course and begin my new role as a nursing apprentice in September.”

Weston College’s Principal and Chief Executive, Pat Jones, said: “These results highlight the dedication and hard work of our students, demonstrating once again the excellent progress our students make toward Higher Education or employment.

“At Weston College, our focus extends beyond helping students pass exams—we are committed to equipping them for their future careers.

“Our study programmes are designed to inspire and collaborate with industry partners, ensuring students are fully prepared for their next steps, whether that be a degree, a higher apprenticeship, or entering the workforce.

“I would also like to commend our curriculum and support staff for their pivotal role in supporting these students to achieve such fantastic results.

“Huge congratulations to the Class of 2024. I wish every learner great success in their future endeavours.”

Overall, college results saw an improvement over last year’s results by over 2%.

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