Newcastle students are top of the class

16 August

Newcastle Sixth Form College students are celebrating after achieving outstanding A-level results today.

Director of Newcastle Sixth Form College, Steve Gibson said: “I’d like to say congratulations to all of our students who have opened their results today.

“They have had some remarkable results which are testament to their two years of hard work and the fantastic support of the staff at Newcastle Sixth Form College.”

Kelly-Leigh Cooper, 18, was among hundreds of students that received their results this morning. She is delighted after achieving two A’s and a B.

The former Hebburn Comprehensive School student from Hebburn has won a place at Edinburgh University to study literature and history and hopes to become a journalist.

Kelly-Leigh said: “I am really pleased with my results. I couldn’t have asked for more and I’m so happy to be going to university.

“It’s great to know that all of my hard work has finally paid off.”

The college, which has been ranked among the top nationally for students progressing onto Higher Education, has a record number of more than 80 students going to prestigious Russell Group universities this year.

Daniel Hind, 18, from Hebburn, is looking forward to starting his course in Photography, Video and Digital Imaging at University after achieving A* and two A’s in his results. He eventually wants to study a Masters and a PhD to become a university lecturer.

He said: “I am really happy with my results and I can’t wait to start my degree.

“It feels great knowing that I got into my first choice of university.”

As well as having lots of students going off to university, Newcastle College also has a record number of students staying at the college to study Foundation Degrees.

These degrees are created in partnership with employers to ensure that students gain the appropriate skills and qualifications relevant to their chosen careers. They are also designed as a stepping-stone to an Honours Degree or employment.

Director of the Sixth Form College Steve Gibson added: “It’s always great to see students doing well and achieving. We aim to prepare and equip students with the skills and knowledge to enable them to progress into their chosen careers, whether that is to continue their studies here or at university, or enter the world of work.”

Newcastle Sixth Form College opens in its new state-of-the-art facilities in 2013, the City’s first dedicated sixth form college.