SIXTH form college St Brendan’s says its students’ A-level and BTEC results are a “tremendous success”.
The college in Brislington, which draws sixth form students from across the region, had more than 900 people collecting results on August 15.
Leaders said the overall A-level pass rate was above 95%, including 629 “high grade” passes.
The college has also seen another increase in BTEC grades, with 287 Level 3 BTEC and Applied General courses either distinction or distinction*.
A spokesperson for the college said the students had performed well despite the disruption they had experienced in their education during the pandemic and subsequent years, and a toughening of grade boundaries.
Among those celebrating was Joseph Westwood, from Downend, who is heading to Manchester University to study physics after achieving A* grades in physics and maths, and As in chemistry and further maths.
more than 500 St Brendan’s students had applied to university through UCAS this year and the majority are set to go to their first choice University.
They include Ben Todd, from Emersons Green, who achieved two A* grades and two As, and will now study law at Oxford University.
Ben said: “Don’t just follow your friends or be somewhere out of convenience. I could have stayed at my school, which was right on my doorstep, but I chose to travel further for more options and opportunities.”
The college said a record number of students had secured apprenticeships in fields including accounting, law, computing and engineering, with employers across the region including Airbus, Burges Salmon, BT and the NHS.
Principal Marian Curran said: “I am immensely proud of each and every one of our students for their outstanding achievements.
“Their hard work, determination, and unwavering spirit have resulted in excellent results.
“Not only have they excelled academically here at St Brendan’s, they have also become well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
“I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts in shaping the future of our students.
“The success of our students is a true reflection of the collective commitment of our entire college community.”