STUDENTS and staff at Launceston College Sixth Form are celebrating after receiving record breaking A Level grades today.

The Sixth Form students at the college, which is part of the Athena Learning Trust have achieved some exceptional results which reflect the hard work and commitment shown by the students throughout their studies. The results this year show a 100 per cent pass rate across all subjects with 34 per cent of passes being at A*-A and 70 per cent of passes being at A*-B.

The students’ successes have enabled many of them to secure places at their chosen universities, on coveted apprenticeships and selected jobs.

While all students have done well, there have been some impressive individual performances. These include: Charlie Gardner, successfully achieving two A*s in Maths and Further Maths and an A in Physics. Charlie is taking a year out before embarking on a career in engineering.

A career in dentistry awaits for Evie Marsh who successfully achieved two A*s in Maths and Chemistry and an A in Biology.

Ella Stephens has earned a place at Oxford University to study Law after successfully achieving two A*s in Psychology and EPQ and 2 A grades in English and Geography.

The University of Bath will be the next stop for Amy Widgery who successfully achieved an A* in Psychology and 2 A grades in Maths and Biology. Amy will be studying Civil Engineering.  

Two students have even beaten off the competition to win coveted places on degree apprenticeships.

Theo Sapelkin-Tambling successfully achieved A* in EPQ and three A grades in Physics, Chemistry and Maths to secured his place with MBDA.

Oliver Dawson, who now has an amazing opportunity by securing a place on a degree apprenticeship working for Babcock at Hinkley Point.

Steve Rush, head of Sixth Form at Launceston College, said: “These are the best results that we have ever had in the 18 years that I have been working in the Sixth Form at Launceston and I cannot sing the praises of the students high enough. We have been working over the last few years to really strive to reach new heights and the students have been on quite a journey. They have really bought into the ethos that we promote and have shown tremendous dedication and resilience towards their learning, and now they can celebrate the fruits of their labour. I could not be prouder.”

Jenn Burn, principal at Launceston College, added:  “This year’s results are truly exceptional and will enable our students to take advantage of some life changing opportunities. They are an absolute testament to the students’ hard work and the support of our brilliant staff over the last two years. The students are a real credit to themselves, the College and their families. Whatever their next steps are, they will go on to achieve great things and I very much look forward to hearing all about their future successes.”