College students celebrate A Level and T Level results

Harlow College students were celebrating today with some fabulous results, with a 96% pass rate, with 53% of all our A Level students gaining A*-C grades overall.

And our A Level students have gained places at some of the country’s top universities including York, Bristol, Queen Mary’s London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Sheffield, Liverpool and Southampton to study subjects such as Criminology, History, Politics, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Mathematics and Engineering.

Students on vocational courses or other technical courses such as BTECs, UAL etc. achieved an overall pass rate of 94% with 70% of students gaining Distinction*, Distinction or Merit grades, consolidating last year’s 11% increase. These great results allow our students to progress directly to university or to take up apprenticeships as the route to combine their studies with employment.

Our T Levels students in Early Years, Health, and Construction and the Built Environment have also achieved great success with a 95% pass rate, 73% of those students gaining Distinction or Merits grades. T Levels are a new technical qualification which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A Levels. They combine classroom theory, practical learning and an industry placement with an employer to make sure students have real experience of the workplace.

Becky Jones, Vice-Principal of Harlow College, said: “Huge congratulations to all our graduating students this year. We have seen another year of great results with our higher-grade profile being maintained. This is attributed to all our students’ hard work; all courses at Level 3 require dedication, perseverance and resilience to be successful. These results show our students are working harder than ever to get the grades they need to move onto their next destination - work, apprenticeship or university - with many students also having to balance working many hours alongside studying. I want to wish all our graduating students the best of luck in their next exciting endeavors!”

Sotirios Adamopoulos, Head of Sixth Form, said: “To all our A Level students - congratulations on reaching this important milestone! Your hard work and dedication have paid off and today is a moment to celebrate your achievements.

As future leaders, academics, professionals and global citizens, remember that success is not only about personal achievement but about the positive impact you make on those around you. I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Wishing you all the very best!”

Harlow MP, Chris Vince, was equally enthusiastic. “I would like to join with Harlow College in congratulating their students on today’s results. I know that they are down not only to the hard work of the students themselves but also the teachers and support staff. I wish all of Harlow College students the best of luck for their future endeavours.”

Among the students who achieved excellent results were:

 

 

 

Ryley O’Grady, 19 – A Level Student

Mathematics A*, Further Mathematics B (combined with Computer Science A*, Physics B from before gap year)

Going to King’s College London to study Computer Science

I needed to take a gap year because of caring responsibilities and the college was really supportive of this and helped me extend my studies. I can’t wait to start university, I’m really excited to be going to King’s College in London. I’m hoping to go on to do a Masters Degree – there’s a strand of computer science that deals with accessibility, which my caring responsibilities exposed me to. I would like to thank the truly excellent staff at Harlow College for all their support.

 

 

 

Esosa Ikhuenbor, 18 – A Level student

Psychology B, Mathematics B, Physics B

Going to University of Birmingham to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering

I feel good! I got the grades I needed to get into my first-choice university. I’m really looking forward to moving into my accommodation and meeting new people and embracing the whole uni experience. After graduating, I want to go into electrical and electronic engineering, either cars or computers, I haven’t decided yet. My teachers were very good – I don’t know what I’d have done without them.

 

 

William Spalding, 24 – A Level student

History B, coupled with previous NCTJ Journalism qualification

Going to the University of Central Lancashire to study History

I did three years of Journalism and really enjoyed it, but then covid hit, making study much harder. After another three years of working, I wanted to apply myself to something academic again. I really wanted to become a history teacher so I enrolled on the History A Level course. Being a student when you’re a bit older is such a nice experience! I’m very much looking forward to starting university – being able to study the subject I adore in such a great academic setting is so exciting!

 

 

Arabella Duffy, 18 – T Level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction student

Distinction. Going to University of Greenwich to study Construction Management 

I loved studying the T Level! The mix of theory and practical meant I was easily able to apply the knowledge I learned to real life situations. I did my industry placement with Kier Construction which really helped my confidence and has prepared me for university. I was so nervous opening my envelope but I’m really happy! After I graduate, I hope to work in project management, and I’m also interested in quantity surveying.

 

Archie Dundridge, 18 – T Level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction student

Merit. Going to the University of Westminster to study a Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

I knew the Degree Apprenticeship route was right for me because I feel I’ll be able to achieve my best with the experience I’ll gain and the job opportunities that will be available. To not take on any debt while being paid to learn a university degree was an important part of my decision. After my Degree Apprenticeship I plan to become a quantity surveyor and hopefully one day become a commercial manager and eventually a commercial director.

 

Jessica Bourne, 19 – T Level Health student

Merit. Going to University of Hertfordshire to study Midwifery

Because a T Level is equivalent to 3 A Levels, it was a better qualification for me to get. It was hard work – the mix of theory work and industry placement is demanding, but rewarding! The industry place is 45 days and it’s really prepared me for university. I’m so excited, I really didn’t think I’d get a Merit! After I graduate, I want to be a midwife. For anyone thinking of going into healthcare, the T Level is great because your industry placement will give you a valuable insight into the work involved.