Bury College congratulates students on their 'exceptional success'

Date published: 16 August 2018

Bury College’s exceptional track record of advanced level achievement continues with significant numbers of students achieving 100% pass rates and triple distinctions.

Over 800 students are on target to take up university places and many more will be progressing into jobs, including Apprenticeship jobs.

An initial study of the results indicates:

• 83 Advanced Level 3 courses achieving 100% pass rates
• 206 students achieving Triple Star Distinctions
• 373 students achieving Triple Distinctions or above
• An excellent pass rate of 98.9% for Advanced Level courses
• Over 800 students on target to take up university places

Bury College Principal Charlie Deane said: “The corporation of Bury College is 100% committed to supporting the excellent outcomes of our students and ensuring positive futures.  We are extremely proud to serve our community through education and training.

“Hundreds of learners will now be progressing to university or employment as a result of the positive outcomes they have achieved in their A Levels and Advanced Level Vocational courses.

“In addition to our students’ achievements, learners have benefitted from a strong preparation for their continuing education and employment and leave us equipped with vital skills they need to take on the challenges of their future careers and studies.

“To build on these successes for future students, Bury College is continuing to invest resources into its teaching and learning environment, such as our new A Level Centre and brand new facilities for Digital Media, Business and Travel and Tourism which will be opening next month. 

“It has been an exceptional year for student achievement.  I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Bury College students every success at university or in their chosen career.  We look forward to welcoming our new students this September and working with them to achieve their education and career goals.”   

Bethany Chadwick, a former pupil of Oulder Hill Community School has achieved an impressive A grade in A Level Maths, grade B in Accounts and grade C in Further Maths. Bethany will now progress onto Manchester Metropolitan University to study Maths.

Bethany said, “It is a huge relief to have achieved the grades I needed to go to university. I have had the best time at university and met the most amazing people.”

Conor Moorhouse has secured a place at The University of Manchester to study Ancient History. Conor is a former Oulder Hill Community School pupil and has achieved an A grade in A Level Media, a grade B in Ancient History and a grade C in Maths.

Conor said, “I have worked hard to achieve my A Level results. During my time at Bury College I have gained independence and confidence.”

Callum Parkhill has secured a place at Liverpool John Moores to complete a Civil Engineering Apprenctieship. Callum is a former pupil of Holy Family RC & CE College and has achieved Triple Distinction Stars in Level 3 Engineering.

Callum said, “I am unbelievably proud of myself for achieving that grade that I have done. Bury College has been an absolute pleasure and have really enjoyed my time here.”

Paige Ormrod is celebrating achieving Triple Distinction Stars in her Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma. Paige, a former St Anne’s Church of England Academy, will now progress onto the University of Huddersfield to study Criminology.

Paige said, “I feel very happy and proud of myself that all my hard work has paid off. I enjoyed my time at Bury College and I met lots of new friends and my tutors were always helpful and pushed me further.”