Students Triumphant in T Level Results
Barnsley College T Level students are celebrating after achieving an overall pass rate of 94%, surpassing the national average of 91.4%, with several subjects achieving a 100% pass rate.
Learners in Accounting; Design; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; and Education and Childcare subjects all achieving a 100% pass rate, as Barnsley College students continue to exceed the national results.
Accounting T Level students performed particularly well, with every learner receiving a Merit or Distinction.
Many students are looking forward to their next steps, with numerous learners already securing university places, apprenticeships or full-time employment.
Among the high achievers was Wiktoria Kozicka, who gained a Distinction in her Level 3 Accounting T Level and is heading to the University of Lincoln to study Accounting and Finance: “My plan is to become a Chartered Accountant. I really enjoyed the course, especially the work placement. The lessons were engaging and the teachers are helpful and knowledgeable.”
Alex Samuel Fox who obtained a Merit in his Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering credited the work placement element of the T level to helping him achieve his high grade: “My work placement gave me a lot of experience and skills that helped me a lot when it came to things like my exams.”
Alex has now secured full-time employment at his work placement, Andel – an environmental product and services company, manufacturing circuit boards for flood defence.
T Level qualifications, which were introduced in 2021, offer a more technical route than A Levels, while remaining at the same academic level. Combining 80% classroom learning with 20% industry placement to prepare students for university, apprenticeships or employment.
David Akeroyd, Principal and Chief Executive of Barnsley College said: “Barnsley College was one of the first colleges in the country to offer T Levels when they were introduced. Our strategic choice to be an early adopter was because we recognised T Levels’ potential to transform education and we continue to be committed to T Levels as an exceptional choice for technical training.
“For the employers who we work closely with, T Levels bring opportunities for co-delivery, guest speaker sessions and opportunities to identify and nurture talent that could benefit their business in both the short and long-term. It is fabulous to hear that some of T Level students have successfully gained employment with the business that supported their work placement.”
It's not too late to apply to study at Barnsley College or Barnsley Sixth Form College in September. Visit www.barnsley.ac.uk or www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk for more information on applying and the courses on offer.
