Sixth form successes

Last year, our students went on to study at 11 of the 24 Russell Group universities, including the University of Oxford and King's College London.

2017

• 97% pass rate overall
• 37% of entries resulted in an A* to B grade

2016

• 99% pass rate overall
• 71% A* to C
• 100% pass rate in English literature, further maths and business studies

2015

• 99% pass rate overall
• 77 learners sat their A-level exams
• 9 % of entries A* to A
• 34 % entries A* to B

2013

• 99% pass rate overall with 49% of grades at A* to B. This is the third consecutive year we’ve averaged a 99% pass rate
• A massive 73% of English Language and Literature grades were A* to B!
• Named in the top 20 percent of all A-level providers nationally, for adding value to students’ performance

What our students said:

'The more grown-up learning environment helps you make a smoother transition from school to university' 

'Teachers are supportive and you get more dedicated attention'

'You need to take more responsibility, which develops your independent study skills'

Ross' story: A career in Biology

Last year, many of our A-level students celebrated getting the results they needed to progress on to university level programmes, advanced apprenticeships and more.

A-level student Ross Biddle was one of them. Ross graduated from City of Oxford College in 2015. He achieved 3 A* grades in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology and was overwhelmed by his achievement:

'I am ecstatic at my results. The teachers have been incredibly supportive, especially the science teachers. I would highly recommend studying at an Activate Learning College.

I will be starting my four-year programme in Biology in September at the University of Bristol, with the aim to progress to a PhD and research.'