A Level results day: Hard work paying off at Oldham Sixth Form College

Oldham Sixth Form College's A Level students have achieved 'exceptional outcomes' in spite of the very challenging circumstances of the last two years.

Suzannah Reeves, Associate Principal of the Sixth Form College, said: “As always there has been much discussion about A level grades on results day, and the expectation this year that grades would fall.

"We are delighted to say that at Oldham Sixth Form College this has not been the case. 

"Not only have 99% of students passed their A level courses, but more than 1,000 A* - B grades have been awarded.

"This is higher than 2019, when exams were last sat, and 1.5% higher than last year, when no exams took place.”

Within the impressive data, there are fantastic individual stories, with so many students reaching their goals.

"Ten Year 13 students are off to study Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science, while two will be commencing their studies at Cambridge University - in Veterinary Science and Mathematics, respectively - this October."

OSFC students also received their vocational course results today.

"They too have faced adverse conditions that could have seriously affected progress and dented their aspirations," added Ms Reeves.

"In spite of extended lockdowns and social distancing they too have thrived and their excellent grades clearly reflect this.  

"We are equally very proud of the achievements of our first cohort of T Level students. 

"All 16 students have successfully achieved their T Level qualifications and the majority are progressing to University.

"We worked tirelessly to minimise the disruptions caused by COVID.

"In keeping with our status as a Research School, staff embraced the new teaching opportunities that remote learning demanded and although this year’s cohort hadn’t experienced formal exams since their Year 6 SATs, our intention was always that they would not be disadvantaged by this.

"We refined our approach as one of the Department for Education’s Edtech Demonstrator colleges (supporting more than 60 schools and colleges across the country) and are now an accredited Google Reference School.

"Looking ahead we will continue to support our new students in innovative ways, for example by providing all students with a device from September, and we will continue to transform the lives of our young people."

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