Results success for Peter Symonds students
RESULTS SUCCESS FOR PETER SYMONDS STUDENTS
Peter Symonds College has once again achieved incredible results for A Level and vocational qualifications for 2024, with students achieving higher grades in 2024 than in 2023, contrary to national expectations.
The pass rate for A Level stands at over 98% with 33% of the grades awarded being at A* or A. The proportion of the very highest grades (A*, A, B) is an impressive 63%.
The pass rate for vocational courses is a superb 99.3%, with 58% of grades awarded at Distinction and Distinction* level.
At a glance statistics for 2024
| A level | A*- B | A* - C | A* - E | ||
| 63.0% | 83.0% | 98.3% | |||
| Vocational BTEC and CAMTEC courses | Distinction and Distinction* grades | All pass grades | |||
| 58.0% | 98.3% | ||||
Highlights
- 33% of A Level grades awarded were at A* or A
- 11.4% (605) of A Level results achieved were at the highest grade of A* - our students are stars
- 63% of A Level grades were either A*, A or B; the pinnacle of grades needed to get into the best universities
- More than 72% of grades awarded for the Extended Project Qualification were at A* or A
- Two-thirds of grades awarded on vocational courses were at Distinction grade or higher.
Principal, Sara Russell, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with our students’ grades. They have done brilliantly and we are extremely proud of each and every one of them.
“There was some suggestion that nationally, 2024 would see a fall in student grades but it is not something Symonds has seen; our results are even higher than those achieved in 2023. Traditionally, Symonds students out-perform their peers and this year is no exception, with a third of students achieving the very top grades of A*-A and two thirds getting A*-B. That is truly exceptional.
“The repercussions of COVID still continue to be felt within this cohort; students suffered serious disruption to their secondary education with multiple lockdowns and restrictions on classroom activities. Despite all of this, our students and their families have worked hard and shown determination, focus, and a real hunger to succeed.
“One of the enormous privileges of being Principal of Peter Symonds College is being able to celebrate the incredible achievements of so many students. Each of them has an extraordinary story to tell.”
Symonds student, Bryn James, said: “Symonds provided unwavering support and encouragement since the very beginning of day one. College helped me structure my studies around my competitive dive training timetable which in turn, allowed me time off to compete. As a result, I have now secured a scholarship to dive and study in Texas, USA. I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Peter Symonds.”
More updates to follow.
Posted: 15 August 2024
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