STUDENTS on half of the A-Level subjects studied at Bracknell and Wokingham College achieved a 100% pass rate as results were released on Thursday, August 18.
Cheri Ashby, Activate Learning’s deputy chief executive officer, said: “I would like to say a massive congratulations to everyone who has passed their A-Levels today and got the grades they need to go onto the next stage of their chosen career pathway.
“I know there are a number of students with offers from some of the best universities in the country and I’m incredibly proud of all the hard work they have put in over the past two years to get where they are.
“What our students have achieved today is nothing short of amazing, given the disruption they have experienced to their education during the pandemic.”
The further mathematics department maintained a 100% pass rate for the fourth consecutive year, 4% above the national average from 2018/19.
The biology department preserved their 100% pass rate for the second consecutive year, 6% above the pre-pandemic national average.
Physics students also secured a 100% pass rate, with history pupils achieving 93%.
The college’s top performer was Natasha Wheeler who received three A*s in biology, chemistry and mathematics.
She finished her A-Levels at the college after relocating, having originally started them at school.
Natasha said: “I’m very happy. I had a really good time at college. I joined in September as we moved to the area. Adjusting to studying here was much easier than I thought it would be, as everyone was very nice and welcoming.
“Thank you to all my teachers who were very supportive and checked on me regularly. I hope they miss me.
“I’m very excited about going to the University of Oxford to study medicine and train to become a doctor.”
Lizzy Hatherley achieved an A* in mathematics and B grades in physics and further mathematics.
She will be studying a master’s degree in mathematics and physics at the University of Surrey, with aspirations of becoming a researcher in astrophysics or nuclear physics.
Lizzy said: “I’m very happy about my grade for maths. I thought I would have done better in further maths but I’ve got my place at university, so never mind.
“I’m quite nervous about going to university as it’s a big change, but I’m excited to be studying what I’m more interested in.”
Leah Waughman secured an A in Biology, a B in Chemistry and a B in mathematics
and is going to read biological sciences at the University of Brighton.
Leah said: “I’m really happy with my results, especially Biology, as that is the one I really cared about the most.
“I’m really excited about going to university. I’m a little nervous, but it will be a good move for me.”
Ellie Wingfield achieved B grades for mathematics and further mathematics.
She will return to Bracknell and Wokingham College in September to study A-Level physics on a fast-track basis.
Ellie said: “I’m happy with my results. I did much better than I thought I would have done.
“The teaching was really good. I had Bal and Richard, who were both really good. I could go to them whenever I needed or get in touch with them by email. They were really helpful.
“Doing A-Level physics here will be hard but I will get through it.”
The college are also hand to assist students who didn’t achieve the results they wanted.
Ms Ashby said: ““Unfortunately, there will be some of our students who have not done as well as expected today. For these students, we will be working with them to find a solution
and make sure they are able to progress onto something they want to do.
“We will also be offering our support to students from other schools and colleges that might not have done as well as expected, as we want to ensure every young
person achieves their potential.”
