Selby College is celebrating the fantastic achievements of its class of 2024, with its A Level programmes achieving an outstanding 99.5% pass rate.
Many of its students have secured places at Russell Group universities including the University of Leeds, the University of Manchester and the University of Newcastle, whilst some are heading on to prosperous careers in a range of industries.
15 out of 16 of its A Level programmes achieved a 100% pass rate including Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Law, Psychology and more, with 39% of students securing high grades (A*/A/B).
This includes student Chloe Ma who achieved three A grades in Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths, and is going on to study Accountancy and Finance at the University of Leeds.
Chloe expressed how her A Level courses have prepared her for her next steps, stating: “I’ve learnt so many transferable skills which will help me in my future career in the business industry.”
James Wood, who secured an A* in Geography and As in History and Sociology, plans to follow his dreams of becoming an Army Officer. James said: “I’m extremely happy that I’ve got a place at the University of Manchester to study Economics. My time at College has taught me determination and seeing things through end-to-end so that I can achieve my goals.”
Pursuing her ambitions of working in the Cyber Security industry, Eloise Chappell plans to study Computer Science at Lancaster University after achieving As in Computer Science, English Language and Law.
Eloise said about her time at College: “I’ve had lots of support and guidance from my tutors both on an academic and personal level. This has allowed me to build on my essay writing skills which has helped prepare me for university, so I know what to expect.”
Eloise celebrating her results
The College also saw a 100% pass rate across its T Level programmes in Childcare & Early Years, Construction, Digital Support Services (IT) and Health.
Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, said:
“I’m absolutely delighted that we have achieved a 99.5% pass rate across our A Level programmes. These outstanding results are testament to the hard work and determination of our students and the knowledge and support of our staff. It’s incredibly rewarding to see this investment paying off, with many of our students securing high-grades and progressing on to their first-choice university or their dream careers.”
Places at Selby College are still available across a wide range of course areas for school leavers including A Levels, T Levels, Vocational courses and Apprenticeships.
Level 3 students can progress onto higher-level studies at the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, which offers a range of full-time and part-time programmes which can be carried out flexibly and affordably.
To find out more about the wide range of courses available, please visit www.selby.ac.uk or call the Course Information Team on 01924 789733.