The vast majority (70%) of A level students at Christ the King College achieved A-C grades again this year, maintaining the College’s consistently high standards. Staff, students, and parents are collectively very happy with the outcomes, which will give the students a firm foundation for the future.
A return to pre-pandemic grading standards
With grading returning to pre-pandemic standards it has been a demanding year for students sitting these assessments nationally.
Despite this challenging landscape, Christ the King College is delighted to report that even higher numbers of students have achieved A and A grades than in previous years; an improvement of 6% on last year.
Top grades in academically challenging programmes
It is particularly impressive that students have secured top grades in academically challenging programmes such as Physics, Maths and Classics, with progress in Physics and Classics in-line with the top 10% of students nationally.
An ongoing commitment to provide an inclusive and comprehensive curriculum for their students and community, Christ the King College has also maintained very high levels of success on Level 3 BTEC qualifications. Their Distinction + average score on these programmes continues to be above national averages.
Onward journeys
Of course one of the most important aspects of the results today is how these grades will enable the students to access higher levels of study.
87% of university applicants at Christ the King College have secured a place at university with 78% achieving a place at their first choice university this year; these are impressive figures, and a reflection of the hard work and help students have received from support and teaching staff over many years.
Range of subjects
The range of student destinations this year includes: Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, English, Law, Visual Arts, Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics, French, Criminology, Dance, History, Veterinary Medicine, Film & Television Production, Chemistry, Business & Management, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Sport & Exercise Science, Physics and Astrophysics and Aerospace Engineering.
Over the past ten years, Christ the King College Sixth Form students have progressed on to many UK universities and subsequently successfully completed degrees. The diverse range of institutions students attend reflects the broad curriculum they have received, the diverse interests of their students, and the passion and dedication of the Christ the King community.
Montrose: They are a credit to us all
Headteacher Andrew said,
“We are immensely proud of every single student. Not only have they worked hard to achieve some amazing results, they have been remarkable role models to our younger children. For the two years they’ve been in our Sixth Form, they have made invaluable contributions to the leadership, ethos, and reputation of Christ the King College. These young people have consistently demonstrated our Values, and they are a credit to us all. They will go on to do wonderful things; the whole CtK community wishes them well.”
Conway-Hughes: Some of our students have overcome significant personal challenges to achieve the results
Head of Sixth Form Hayley Conway-Hughes said,
“Results days often feel like a double edged sword. On the one hand, the young people that we have worked so closely with for two years are celebrating the success of their achievements, and there is the joy that we can share with them when their hard work has been rewarded.
“On the other hand this is often the last time that we see them. It’s always very sad to say goodbye. Some of our students have overcome significant personal challenges to achieve the results they are collecting today and we are incredibly proud of all of them.
“We wish all of our Year 13 students the best of luck and success in the future, and look forward to welcoming them back as successful alumni. Thank you to all of the dedicated staff who have supported them on the journey to this point.”
News shared by Caroline on behalf of Christ the King College. Ed
