Results day is offering plenty to celebrate at Bede Sixth Form College.

The hard work and determination have paid off with students achieving a 99% A level pass rate at the college in Billingham.

Top marks include a 100% success in 16 A level and 13 vocational subjects, and an increase in those achieving A* to C grades.

“These results are a testament to the effort and commitment that the students put in and the standard of education they are receiving here at the college,” said Bede’s principal, Patrick Jordan.

The results come in a year when recent growth at the college, both in student numbers and the amount of students choosing A level subjects, has seen a 60% increase in A level entries. 

Patrick said: “It is a phenomenal achievement not only to maintain but to build on those high standards set in recent years.

“This means more students from across the Stockton borough and the surrounding areas are getting the amazing results they need to progress on to their chosen courses, next steps or employment.”

As a dad himself, Patrick takes his responsibility to all Bede’s students seriously and admits to feeling a few nerves when the results come in.

In fact, this year, his own son was among the latest cohort picking up results.

“To see my son collecting his results, and his friendship group, is a reminder, if it were needed, of the importance of what we do here for every individual.”

A positive outcome across the college now means Patrick gets to share in the students’ success and hear about the positive destinations they will now be moving on to.

“Once again we have students moving on to some incredible opportunities,” he said.

“For many that will be their first-choice university places or course choices, while for others it is higher apprenticeships or even studying overseas.”

Overall, he added: “This is a really good performance. I am incredibly proud of all our learners and the full team here at Bede. I wish all our students luck for everything that comes next.”