Exeter College's cause to celebrate

Exeter College students are celebrating their academic success after their A Level, vocational, and T Level results exceeded national averages across the board. 

A Level students achieved an impressive overall pass rate of 99.5 per cent, above the national average of 97 per cent. 

26 A Level subjects achieved a remarkable 100 per cent pass rate.

T Level results were equally commendable, with a 97 per cent pass rate significantly higher than the national average of 89 per cent.

Students completing Applied Advanced Level programmes also brought home excellent results, with an overall pass rate of 99.2 per cent.

Over 50 per cent of learners studying technical courses achieved distinctions or higher.

57 per cent of A Level grades were A*, A, or B, classified as ‘high grades’, and 83 per cent were A*-C.

Again, both of these figures exceed national statistics.

Above: CC Addison. Image: Exeter College

One student called Imogen Bond achieved an A*, A, and B in Biology, PE, and Psychology and will be heading to Cardiff University to study Biological Sciences.

Imogen said: “I feel like it hasn’t sunk in yet, but I’m glad I can celebrate with my family now. When I first got my results, I couldn’t believe it. When I opened them, I burst into tears, it’s completely surreal, but now I’m just trying to soak it all in.”

“My sister came to college here and raved about it; it’s served me well with my results. The environment is incredibly inclusive, and it's just a happy campus to be at. The support system, especially my tutor, has been amazing. I feel college has made me ready for university.” 

Issi Marklew, who studied English Literature, Biology, and Chemistry and got A*, A, B, is now heading to the University of Oxford to study English Literature. 

“I really enjoyed English Literature at GCSE, and I chose it to balance out the sciences I picked, but then I realised literature was my real passion. All my teaching was brilliant, but English made me particularly excited to study it, and I had great support to get me to Oxford University to continue my studies.” 

Above: Issi Marklew (second from left). Image: Exeter College

Billy Floyd earned a distinction* in the BTEC National Extended Diploma in IT and will be studying Cyber Security at the University of Gloucestershire. He said he was "100% happy" with his choice to attend the college.

“The journey into Exeter College was so worth it for me, coming from Bideford. It is hard to move on from here as I have done so much; I have grown a lot at college. I was part of the Learner Leadership Team (LLT), which was amazing—it gave me so many opportunities.”

Amelia Saunders, who earned a distinction in the T Level in Health, will be pursuing Nursing at the University of the West of England.

“I chose a T Level for the practical experience—I liked the mix of academic and practical elements, and my work placement at the hospital has really prepared me for the work placements I know I will have to do at university for nursing.”

Above: Ayomide Okesola. Image: Exeter College

John Laramy, CBE, Principal and Chief Executive at Exeter College, said: “Today is a special day for all of us at Exeter College when we celebrate the results of all our sixth-form students. This year our students have again shown why we are an Outstanding College, as they have achieved excellent A Level, vocational, and technical results. 

“These young people had their schooling massively disrupted by a pandemic, with significant periods of time studying at home. As a result, two years ago, their GCSE results were adjusted to recognise the immense impact of that period. Despite this, they have achieved results that have exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic benchmarks. As principal and CEO, I simply want to congratulate them and to wish them well for the future.” 

Jade Otty, Vice Principal at Exeter College, added: “Congratulations to all our learners and a huge thank you to our staff for the dedication and care they provide to our students.”