Sixth Form students shine on A Level results day

Barnsley Sixth Form College is celebrating another excellent set of A Level results with a 97% overall pass rate and a 100% pass rate in 22 subjects, including English Language and Literature, Politics, Law, Fine Art, History, Spanish and Computer Science.

Many students are now looking forward to starting Higher Education courses at universities throughout the country, including Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Nottingham and Sheffield with two students achieving the grades needed to take up a place at Oxford and Cambridge.

Andrei Vulcan is celebrating after securing one A* grade in Biology and two As in Chemistry and Maths. He said: “I’m really happy with my results. My plans are to study medicine at Hull York Medical School, this would not have been possible without the support of my tutors and the Sixth Form College.”

Mia Senior is celebrating after securing two A* grades in History and Politics and a C in Maths and is planning on studying History at the University of Leeds. She said: “Sixth Form is very different to secondary school, with more freedom and opportunities to be independent. The tutors are friendly and helpful, plenty of support in place for students.”

David Akeroyd, Principal and Chief Executive of Barnsley College, added: “We are very proud of all our students receiving results today. Our students have worked consistently hard to meet the demands of the A Level qualifications and they have shown a sustained commitment to their studies over the last two years. The dedication and resilience demonstrated by our students and staff is evident in this year’s results.

“At Barnsley Sixth Form College, our staff and students have a culture of high aspirations, and I’m pleased to see so many students are progressing onto Higher Education or apprenticeships. I would like to wish them all the best of luck with their future careers.”