Tresham

Tresham Learners Enjoy Record Results!

20 Aug 2009

A Level learners at Tresham College are celebrating are record pass rate and individual success stories today after receiving their A2 and AS Level results. Their hard work and determination, coupled with dedicated support from their lecturers and a range of support staff has led to a set of record results for the college in line with the College's new strategic plan and journey forward to becoming an outstanding learning provider in north Northamptonshire. Out of over 446 A2 Level entries in 17 different subjects the overall pass rate has increased by 8% from 2008 to 98% with 69% at grades A - C (also an increase of 12% from 2008). These excellent results mean that students will now be spending the next few days confirming their places at university or employment.

Katrina McCarthy, Director of Operations at Tresham College of Further and Higher Education, said:

"We are delighted with our overall A level pass rate which has seen an 8% increase from last year to 98% this year, which means over 400 success stories in individual subjects. It is the personal triumphs of our individual learners and a reflection of the commitment and skill of our dedicated staff which add up to the bigger picture of success".

Tresham staff are particularly pleased with the 100% pass rate in a wide range of subjects including: Art and Design, English Literature, Law, English Literature and Language, Psychology, Sociology, Photography, Drama, Media and History.  

The AS results have also improved at Tresham with over 760 entries the pass rate has increased to 83%. Following their successes students are able to confirm their A2 Level subject choices at the College.   

Mark Silverman, Principal of Tresham College of Further and Higher Education said:

"I am absolutely thrilled and delighted with the record A Level performance our students have achieved this year at Tresham. I am extremely proud of the professionalism and dedication of our teachers, who use their enthusiasm and teaching skills to enable our students to shine. Congratulations to all of our students that have worked hard and been committed to achieving such great success, well done!"

Tresham College of Further and Higher Education is still enrolling for courses that start in September which includes a range of degree level courses in Art, Business, Teaching, Computing and Engineering.

For more information please telephone 0845 658 89 90, visit our website http://www.tresham.ac.uk/ or pop in to any campus to speak to one of Tresham's Learner Advisors.

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Photograph and Interview Opportunity from 11am at Windmill Avenue campus, Kettering on Thursday 20^th August 2009.

For further information contact:

Olivia Morton, Press & Communications Officer

01536 413151

07909746638

omorton@tresham.ac.uk