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Sunderland College students achieve outstanding results! Sunderland College’s students have their sights set on university and taking the next steps towards exciting careers after collecting their A-Level and vocational and technical results. Sunderland Vibe reveals all about a record-breaking results day… Despite the challenges faced over the past 12 months, students at Sunderland College discovered that their hard work, resilience and adaptability had been rewarded, with many accepting offers to study degrees at some of the UK’s top institutions or moving into apprenticeships and further employment opportunities. The college’s Bede and City campuses welcomed hundreds of A-Level students who nervously opened envelopes to find out their grades after exams were cancelled for the second successive year.
alongside BTEC Sports Science. The talented athlete, who is among the top 10 runners in the country in her age group, will be studying Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University after achieving Distinction*, A* and A. She said: “Coming to Sunderland College has given me the opportunity to become more independent and study the subjects I want. I came here not knowing anyone, but the teachers are really supportive, and I would 100% recommend
Following a rigorous approval process, their results were assessed based on evidence such as assessments, coursework, homework, and performance in class. The college’s sixth form recorded an impressive 100% overall pass rate for A-Levels with 65.4% of students receiving high grades of A*- B. Outstanding achievements included Sam Percival, 18, from Silksworth, who achieved A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and is now heading to the University of Birmingham to study Medicine. “I never expected results that good. So much hard work has gone into achieving what I have, and it’s finally paid off. “The support from the college has been excellent and at the moment, I’m thinking of becoming a GP, but we’ll see what the future brings.” Eighteen-year-old Tia Anderson, from Wheatley Hill, studied Law and Criminology
Sunderland College.” Students on vocational and technical courses were also invited to collect results, which saw an overall pass rate of 97.9% an increase on 2020 – with specialist work-related courses such as Health and Social Care, Applied Science, Engineering, Computing and Digital recording a 100% pass rate. Megan Ellison, 18, who will study Adult Nursing at the University of Sunderland after receiving Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction in Health and Social Care, said: “It’s been a particularly difficult year working independently, but the results I have received are well deserved from the assignments I have done.” Another ecstatic student, Katherine Lee, will be attending Sheffield Hallam University after gaining Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction in Applied Science. She said: “I’m absolutely ecstatic to receive my results and be going on to study
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Diagnostic Radiography. "Sunderland College has given me more confidence and lecturers genuinely care about the subject and helping you achieve.” Twins Keanu and Kenu Bell are looking to progress to higher education after receiving Distinctions in Engineering. “I was so pleased I had passed, said Keanu. “Sunderland College has helped us achieve good grades in our chosen subject and decide on our future careers.” Brother Kenu added: “Remote learning was difficult at first, but we had lots of resources available, and the tutors were so helpful. If you’re thinking of studying at Sunderland College, go for it!” Usually, students receive their results in mid-August, however, results day was brought forward this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Toni Rhodes, Principal, said: “We are really proud of all our students, despite what has been an exceptionally challenging time, our students have demonstrated their resilience throughout and continued to strive for excellent results. “The results really are a testament to all their hard work and how they have adapted to the situation. We wish every one of them success in their next steps.” Enrolment for Sunderland College’s A-Level, vocational, T Level and higher education courses have now started! If you’re unsure of your next steps and want to find out how to start your journey towards an exciting future, visit sunderlandcollege.ac.uk for more information.
