Ashton Sixth Form sees huge A-Level results day success

Today, Thursday 17 August, hundreds of students across the country received their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results. Months of studying, exams and waiting have led to this day and with tough competition for university places, every mark counts.

Ashton Sixth Form College (ASFC) once again celebrated a fantastic set of A-Level results with an overall pass rate of 97 per cent for A-Levels and 100 per across all vocational courses.

Top A-Level results in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have fallen from last year with 27.2 per cent of all entries being awarded an A or A*.

However, the percentage of students at ASFC achieving the highest grades increased, with half of all A-Level subjects being graded A*-B and an impressive 4 out of 5 vocational subjects graded A*-C.

These results have been achieved despite the significant disruption to learning over the last three years due to the Covid pandemic.

In this year of return to formally examined assessments, ASFC continued to maintain impressive outcomes for its students with the vast majority progressing on to their chosen destinations.

Harry Roberts achieved A*AAA in History, Law, Politics and EPQ. He has secured a place at Durham University studying Law.

"I was very pleased to see my results this morning," He said, "Especially considering the market increase in difficulty this year.

"AQA in particular made the exams fairly straightforward in my opinion, but others haven't had the same experience."

80% of students who completed the Extended Project Qualification have achieved high grades (A*-B).

Madison King was awarded a D*A* in Public Services and EPQ. With a clear passion for pursuing a career in the police, her Extended Project Qualification focused on 'whether serial killers are made or born'.

She said: "Ever since I was young, I've always been really inspired by the police - just seeing what they do and how they help communities. That's something that I hope I can bring to the table with GMP.

"I have a police application open at the minute and I've just got my vetting to go so I'll be doing an apprenticeship, however I have also got the opportunity to study Professional Policing at Salford University.

"It was really stressful waiting to find out my grades, I just sat there and kept updating the screen but when they came through I was so happy."

Ashley O'Grady achieved A*AAAA in Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Core Mathematics and EPQ. She has secured a place at the University of Liverpool to study Medicine.

Four students also secured places at Oxbridge universities - Lucas Habgood, India Hazelwood, Ruby Whiteside and Vernon Allott.

Lucas Habgood expressed his joy at the outcome of his exams, after receiving A*A*AA in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science. He will soon be attending Oxford University to study Physics.

"I'm really happy with my grades and I'm really looking forward to university" Lucas said, "It was just a relief seeing that I'd got my place there."

Ellie Copson studied History, Law and Psychology, receiving 3 A's and securing a place at the University of Manchester where she will study Psychology.

She said she was 'over the moon' with her results and 'absolutely can't wait' for university.

"We've been waiting so long for these results," She said, "We all tried so hard and I'm just so happy with the outcome - everyone's smashed it."

All students of the Football Coaching and Development course with City in the Community have achieved Distinction* or Distinction.

Dessica Convey achieved D*D*D* in Health and Social Care and will now be progressing onto the University of Leeds to Study Adult Nursing.

Centre Principal Lisa Richards said: "I am so proud of the class of 2023, and they should be very pleased with what they have achieved. We should not forget that this cohort were unable to sit their final GCSE examinations and have sat their A Levels and vocational qualifications without any concessions, making their achievements even more impressive and well-deserved.

"Our leavers have made a fabulous contribution to college over the past two years and they have great potential for a lifetime of success. I wish them the very best as they progress onto their chosen next steps, be that university or an apprenticeship or job with further training."