Exeter College students are celebrating their A Level, Vocational and T Level results today.

The overall A Level pass rate was 99.5%, ahead of the national average of 97%, with 26 A Level subjects achieving 100% pass rate. T level pass rates were 97% at the college, above the 89% national statistic. Students completing Applied Advanced Level programmes also had an overall pass rate of 99.2%.  

57% of A Level grades were at the highest A*, A or B, classified as ‘high grades.' 83% of students achieved A8 to C grades, with the national average sitting at 76%. More than 50 per cent of learners studying technical courses achieved distinctions or higher.  

John Laramy CBE, principal and chief executive at Exeter College praised students hard work, said: “Today is a special day for all of us at Exeter College when we celebrate the results of all our sixth form students. This year our students have again shown why we are an Outstanding College, as they have achieved excellent A Level, vocational and technical results.  

“These young people had their schooling massively disrupted by a pandemic, with significant periods of time studying at home. As a result, two years ago, their GCSE results were adjusted to recognise the immense impact of that period. Despite this, they have achieved results that have exceeded 2019 pre pandemic benchmarks. As Principal and CEO, I simply want to congratulate them and to wish them well for the future.” 

Jade Otty, vice principal at Exeter College congratulated students and staff on this year's achievements. She said: “Congratulations to all our learners and a huge thank you to our staff for the dedication and care they provide to our students. Almost all sixth form courses, whether A Level or technical qualifications, are entirely or largely based on challenging final exams.  

“This year's cohort have worked alongside our amazing subject specialist teachers and tutors to hone not just their knowledge, but more importantly the character, confidence and resilience that is necessary in the build-up to these assessments. Our outstanding staff have supported them on this journey every step of the way, as teachers, personal tutors and in support roles - so a massive thank you to them.”  

In nine different A-level subjects more than a third of students achieved an A or an A*. In Fine Art 79% of students achieved a high grade with 43% at A or A*, and over a quarter of the students achieved the very highest A* grade.

In Graphic Design, 91% of students achieved high grades. Science results in Chemistry 39% of students achieved an A* or A, while in Biology 35% achieved an A* or A with 9% achieving the top A* grade, in both subjects over 60% of students secured a high grade. 

English Literature saw 60% of students achieve a high grade with a quarter of students achieving an A* or an A. 

In Law and Mathematics 62% of students achieved high grades, with 36% in both subjects achieving an A* or an A. In Further Maths, 32% of students achieved the highest A* grade. 

Students collecting results for their vocational and technical sixth form courses today had an overall pass rate of 99.2%. Students in their second year studying Aeronautical Engineering, Health and Social Care, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Uniformed Protective Services, Performing and Production Arts and the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design all achieved 100% pass. 

Over 50% of learners studying these courses achieved high grades. In Sport and Exercise Science, 97% of students achieved high grades. Students in IT achieved 71% high grades, Applied Science – 70% high grades and Health and Social Care – 57% high grades.  

T Levels students studying Construction, Health and Education & Childcare achieved 100% pass rate. 50% of Health T Level students and 63% of T Level Digital Support Services achieving a distinction grade or higher. This year is also the first results for the new T Level Business course, which had a 100% pass rate.