Celebrating Success 2015 by Blackpool Sixth

Celebrating Success 2015

Celebrating Success 2015 The Blackpool Sixth Form College is celebrating a brilliant set of A level and BTEC results this year. The overall pass rate remains at 99% and there have been significant increases in the numbers of students achieving the highest grades. This year the college’s largest ever cohort of 1002 students took their final year qualifications, 65 more than last year. Over half of the A level grades were high grades (A*,A or B), up 6% on last year. This is against the background of a national trend of less top grades being awarded. The percentage of A levels being graded at A* or A climbed to 20%. Almost 80% of the BTEC Level 3 grades were distinction stars, the highest possible grade awarded, with 100% of BTEC students passing their courses. All this means that Blackpool Sixth students will be well qualified to take up their first choice of university places as well as sought-after places on higher apprenticeship programmes. Blackpool Sixth Principal, Jill Gray, commented, “This is my first year of results as Principal and I’m delighted by the wonderful achievements of all our students. All this is the outcome of a lot of hard work and commitment by students and staff. These results demonstrate that we are a college where students succeed and we are all proud of what they have achieved.”

Jack Burrell, from Hodgson Academy achieved A* in Law, and 3 As in Modern History, Classical Civilisation and Economics to successfully secure his place at King’s College London to study History.

Sabine Dunstan Jack Burrell

Ashleigh said, “Without the support from my teachers, I wouldn’t have achieved the grades I got today.”

Sabine Dunstan and Rebecca Robinson have both secured their places at Cambridge University. Sabine achieved an A* in Geography, an A in Economics and a B in Religion, Ethics and Philosophy. She will read Land Economy. Rebecca achieved an A* in English Literature, As in Economics and History and a B in Maths and will read History. Sabine said, “I’m very proud - a lot of hard work has gone in to getting these results.”

Ashleigh Roberts

Ashleigh Roberts, formerly of Hodgson Academy achieved A* grades in French and English Literature, and an A in History. She will now study English and French at Leeds University.

James Pagen, formerly of Baines School, gained an outstanding set of results, with a clean sweep of A*s in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. James will take up a place at Warwick University to read Maths. James said, “I have loved my time at college. Going to Blackpool Sixth is the best decision I have ever made.”

James Pagen

Chloe Rice, formerly of Highfield Humanities College has gained a place at Oxford University to read Biological Sciences after receiving A* grades in Biology and Maths and an A in Chemistry. Chloe said, “I honestly didn’t think I’d get two A*s!”

Rebecca Robinson

Chloe Rice

Starred success for high flying students

Future engineers and scientists Chris Roper (left) formerly of Baines School has just completed his A Levels in Geography, Maths with Mechanics and Physics achieving straight As. Chris will now study Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Leeds. Oliver Ralph (middle) formerly of St Aidan’s Church of England High School achieved an A in Physics, B in Chemistry and a B in Maths with Mechanics. Oliver will be studying Physics at Lancaster University.

Jane Hardy-Jones, formerly of Hodgson Academy, has gained an A* grade in Geography, as well as an A in Biology and a B in English Literature. She will study Earth and Environmental Science at Lancaster University. Jane thoroughly enjoyed her experience at Blackpool Sixth, she said, “I really enjoyed making new friends. They were a big support to me. Everyone is so hard-working. I feel strongly about environmental issues and I am looking forward to making a difference in the world.”

Making history David Wardle, who attended Highfield Humanities College achieved an A in English language and Classical Civilisation and a B in Modern History. David is going on to study Ancient History at King’s College London.

Isi Hynd

David said “The staff at Blackpool Sixth are always there for you, giving support and helping me with any problems I faced.”

David Wardle

Jane Hardy-Jones

Former St Bede’s Catholic High School student Cameron Tierney (right) also achieved a distinction star in BTEC Level 3 Engineering, a B in Electronics and a C in Maths with Mechanics. Cameron is going on to pursue his career in engineering.

Isi Hynd, a former student of Fleetwood High School achieved an A* in English Literature, and two As in English Language and Modern History. Isi plans to go to Lancaster University to study English Language. Isi commented, “I am feeling really happy, the staff have been really supportive. They really helped me and pushed me to get these grades. ”

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A number of students this year have gained places on prestigious apprenticeship programmes after completing their A levels.

Emma Jane Savage

Former Garstang Community Academy student, Georgia Kelsall, will start a coveted apprenticeship in systems control with BAE Systems after achieving top marks in her BTEC business and finance courses.

Georgia Kelsall

Apprenticeship Success

Emma Jane Savage formerly of Montgomery High School achieved an A in Economics, B in Business and C in Modern History. Emma undertook a placement at Champion Accountants and she was able to successfully secure an apprenticeship with the company. Emma praised the staff for their efforts helping her to achieve her grades. She commented, “The teaching staff are absolutely amazing and they will do anything to help you.”

Amongst the spectacular achievements in the BTEC Level 3 courses this year is Emma Horn who achieved a triple distinction star in Public Services and was also selected as “Outstanding BTEC Public Services Student of the Year” last year by Pearson. Emma is seeking to pursue a career in the RAF. Emma said, “My BTEC in Public Services has furthered my ambition into becoming a pilot and only made me want to work harder to help me achieve this.”

Emma Horn

Future high-flier

Friends head off to uni

Left to right: Marzia Nurulmomin, Madaya Shah, Gloria Golam and Aniqa Sethi.

This group of friends all secured the grades needed to get into university. Marzia (left) plans to go to Lancaster University to study Psychology. Madaya (second left) is going to The University of Manchester to study Classical Studies. Gloria (second right) is going to study Physiology and Pharmacology at UCLan and Aniqa (right) secured her place at Manchester Metropolitan University to study Psychology.

Creative stars of the future Jacob Fearnley (left) is going to study Television and Radio at The University of Salford. The former Highfield Humanities College student achieved double distinction in BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Production. Emily Sanderson (right), formerly of St Aidan’s Church of England High School is going to Blackpool and The Fylde College to study Fashion and Costume for Performance after achieving A* in Art (combined studies) and As in Photography and Textiles. Emily said, “I am very pleased. It was a lot of hard work but thankfully it has paid off.” Tom Rowland (right) formerly of St George’s School achieved outstanding grades, with full marks and an A* in Photography, an A in Graphic Design and an A in Business Studies. Tom will go on to study photography at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

Former St George’s School. student Luke Richardson (left) achieved double distinction star in BTEC Level 3 Public Services (Uniformed). Luke intends to go into the Police force to establish his career.

Former Bispham High School Arts College and talented performer, Sarah Ward achieved the top grades in her Musical Theatre and Performing Arts course. She will now study Musical Theatre at Chichester University. Sarah’s friends featured in the photograph all achieved a distinction and distinction star grades in all of their performing arts courses, an outstanding result for the performers. Becky Brookes said “I am made up that I achieved the results I needed to get into Durham University.”

Left to right: Kayleigh Allan, Luke Fuentes Moreno, Sarah Ward, Michael Hodgkinson, Becky Brookes, Lucinda Campbell, Daniel Hanlon

Zoe Norbury

Zoe dances into her career Blackpool Sixth ‘Dancer of the Year’ student Zoe Norbury is going to the prestigious De Montfort University to study Dance. The former Montgomery High School student achieved outstanding grades, with A* in Dance and Performing Arts, achieving 100% in her practical dance exam, and a B in English Literature. “Follow your dreams and work hard at what you enjoy doing. Don’t be afraid to ask for extra help, that’s what your teachers are there for.”

Dedication and endeavour pays off... Aidan McCabe, a former Cardinal Allen student achieved a remarkable double distinction in BTEC Music, exceeding his target grade and his own expectations. He particularly enjoyed using music technology to create his own compositions. Aidan described his time at Blackpool Sixth by saying, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at college. There hasn’t been a morning when I didn’t want to come in.”

Shannon Doyle, formerly of Cardinal Allen Catholic High School achieved top grades, with Double Distinction Star in her BTEC Forensic Science. Shannon secured her place at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and plans on studying her degree in Forensic Science. Shannon said, “I thought I’d picked up someone else’s results when I saw the grades. I really enjoyed studying science in school and I’ve loved studying it at Blackpool Sixth, it’s great that I can progress on to studying it at university.”

Shannon Doyle

Shining Shannon

Josh Marshall (left) from Montgomery High School achieved the grades he needed to progress from the 2Plus Programme to study BTEC in Public Services (Triple) next year. Lucy Churchill (right) from Baines School achieved the grade C in GCSE English, as well as the other passes she needed to progress in her studies. Lucy said, “I am very pleased to have achieved my grades. Blackpool Sixth have been supportive in every way possible.”

Our Student of the Year 2015, James Mason, will begin his BA Hons in English Literature and Theatre Studies at the University of Leeds in September. The former Hodgson Academy student achieved As in both English Language and Theatre Studies, a B in English Literature and a C in Critical Thinking.

James Mason

Student of the Year “The most fundamental and inspirational part of college for me were the teachers that have supported me academically and personally.”

Top A level Results achievers James Pagen

Baines School

Joshua Bremner

Montgomery High School

Chloe Rice

Highfield Humanities College

Ashleigh Roberts

Hodgson Academy

Jack Burrell

Hodgson Academy

Rebecca Robinson St Aidan’s Church of England High School Isi Hynd

Fleetwood High School

Grace Johnston

St Aidan’s Church of England High School

Anderson Wong

Non-Fylde Secondary School

Ben Latherman

Hodgson Academy

Chloe Heald

St George’s School

Lottie Candy

Arnold King Edward School

Sabine Dunstan

Baines School

Jess Doughty Josh Dixon

A* A* A* A* A* A* A A A* A* A B A* A* A C A* A A A A* A A B

A* A A B A* A A C A* A B B A* A B B A* A B B A* A B B

A* A B C Lytham St Annes High Technology College A* A B D St Aidan’s Church of England High School A* A B E

Stephen Brown

Lytham St Annes High Technology College A* A* B

Megan Robison

South Shore Academy

AAAB

Kimmy Lau

Non-Fylde Secondary School

AABB

Sarah Husband

South Shore Academy

AABB

James Mason

Hodgson Academy

AABC

Liam Hyde

St George’s School

AABC

Lydia Lake

Hodgson Academy

AABC

Kate Chard

Rossall School

AABD

Andy Doughty

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School

ABBB

Faye Lindsay

Hodgson Academy

ABBB

Connor Gotto

Fleetwood High School

ABBB

Marie Bennett

St Aidan’s Church of England High School

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Here are just some of the Blackpool Sixth top achievers this academic year in A level and BTEC courses. For further listings, please visit our website: > www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

“They are the best ever results for the college. We are absolutely delighted with them.” Jill Gray, Principal