Strode College is celebrating another year of outstanding A Level, Vocational and new for 2022 T Level results. Results have been awarded through a highly rigorous exams and in some cases further assessment process this year, the first time since 2019.

A spokesman for the college said: "The college has a long track record of outstanding results and year after year, this means that our students are well placed to progress to their first choice of university, onto an apprenticeship or into work. With nearly 800 A' level exam entries this year, students studying the new T Levels and over 350 L3 and L2 vocational entries these results equate to a significant number of students. Their achievements are truly inspirational and we are so proud of them."

Some of the top line figures are shown below;-

99% A Level pass rate

85% of students have achieved an A* - C

62% of students have achieved an A* - B,

34% of students have achieved an A* - A grade

Similarly, Strode College vocational students have achieved beyond expectations with a 100% pass rate across all level 3 BTEC. With an amazing 20% of students achieving the very highest grades of D*D*D*, equivalent to A* at A level and 67% achieving at least DDM.

This summer also marks the first cohort of T Level students finishing their courses and Strode College was one of the first providers to offer these brand new qualifications to students in Somerset in 2020. The College had a 96% pass rate for T Levels with a 100% pass rate for the Digital Production and Design and Development T Level and 100% high grades for the Education and Care T Level.

John Revill, Principal and CEO of Strode College, said: "I am extremely proud of our students and staff achieving these brilliant results. It has been an incredibly difficult and uncertain 2 years for our students, but they have coped admirably with the challenges thrown at them and embraced the opportunities. I hope that they are excited and looking forward to the next step in their lives. There are many options available for them such as a traditional route to University, starting an apprenticeship or moving directly into work. Our students are dedicated, ambitious and hardworking; attributes that will serve them well throughout their career. I would like to say a huge congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to achieve beyond expectations!"

"We're also incredibly proud to be celebrating the success of our first ever cohort of T Level students this summer. We were among the first providers in the country to offer these brilliant new qualifications, and it has been fantastic to see how they have been embraced by young people. I'm excited to see our students build on their success as they prepare for their next step - whether that be straight into the world of work, university or other post 18 options such as an apprenticeship."

Strode College also has progression opportunities available for students looking to pursue Higher Education courses closer to home as well as a range of live apprenticeship vacancies available with local companies. Further information about these and other courses can be found on the website at www.strode-college.ac.uk or contact the Admissions team on [email protected].

Local success stories (A Levels)

Grace O'Sullivan from Walton

Drama & Theatre Studies A, English Literature A*, History A

Previous School: Crispin School

Planning to study Theatre and English and Bristol University

"When I was at school I was leaning towards drama school after college as I love drama and performing. But once I was studying at Strode I really got into English, and the independence I got at college made me consider a more academic route at university. Studying three subjects meant I didn't have to choose between my love for performing and academic subjects, and I loved the extra-curricular activities."

Anna Rose from Street

Previous School: Crispin

Maths A* Biology A* Chemistry A*

Planning to study Biomedical Science at Kings College in London

"I liked that Strode College helped me gain independence and learn to self-study. It had a great social life, really good teachers and the size and frequency of classes were brilliant. Strode has helped me in working towards becoming a doctor."

Maisie Price-Lockyear from Street

Previous School: Crispin

Graphics A*, Art A*, English Language A*

Planning to study Graphics at Bath Spa University

"Studying at Strode made a difference to my achievements. I had plenty of support, especially in English."

Madeline Lavis from Street

Previous School: Crispin

Maths A*, Biology A*, Geography A

Planning to study Biology at Exeter University

"I liked that Strode College was such an easy transition from school and close to home. The teachers are great, I felt I could always ask for help."

Local success stories (Vocational)

Ozzy Cross from Glastonbury

Previous School: St Dunstan's

Business Studies D* D* D*

Planning to study Marketing at Bournemouth University

"Studying at Strode College made a difference to my achievements. The teachers are very good and the college had everything I needed for the course."

Victoria Boluwatife Akano from Street

Education, Care & Foundation Learning D*D*D*

Planning to take a gap year and volunteering on a maternity ward in hospital to train to be a midwife.

"I like the way you are treated like an adult at Strode College".