Hundreds of our students have been celebrating after achieving a outstanding set of results.
Our A Level students shone with a 100% pass rate, well above the national average of 96.4%, and 43% of them achieving higher grades which is up 2% from last year.
A Level student Sethika Kodithuwakku achieved a very strong set of results with three A*’s in Physics, Maths and Further Maths.
He is now heading to Glasgow University to study aeronautical engineering and was delighted with his results: “I’d like to thank all the teachers at the college for all the support they’ve given me on my journey. I’m really excited to move to Glasgow to start my degree.”
Students who have been studying T Levels in Early Years, Health Care, Digi Tech, Engineering and Construction also excelled with a 100% pass rate, 37.5% earning distinctions (17.7% above the national average), and 87.5% of them achieved a Merit or above (compared to a national average of 70.9%).
Morgan Duffy achieved a Distinction in her T Level in Early Years and is now going on to work as a teacher in the SEN school where she spent her placement.
She said: “I’m thrilled at how well I did, I’ve always wanted to be a teacher since I was little so I’m so happy I am now achieving my dream. The course has been great as I got to put what I learnt in the classroom into my placement practice and the teachers were really supportive.”
Our students who have been studying Level 3 technical and vocational qualifications, such as BTECs, achieved a 99% pass rate with BTEC high grades at an impressive 49.1% and UAL distinctions at 35.7%, both ahead of last year’s national average.
Amber Maltby achieved a Distinction* in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business securing her a scholarship at Liverpool University to study Business with Digital Marketing.
Amber said: “I’m really happy with my results and have loved my time at college. The last two years have been really challenging but I’m so proud of what I have been able to achieve at Gateshead College.”
David Alexander, Principal said: “I’m absolutely delighted for our learners, it was a joy to celebrate their achievements with them. Their results reflect the incredible dedication and effort they’ve shown over the past two years.
“I also want to express my gratitude to our staff. Their outstanding teaching and unwavering support have played a vital role in helping our students reach these impressive outcomes.”
For anyone who didn’t get the results they hoped for come and talk to us. There’s other ways to get to where you want to go and we’re here to help.
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