Described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Island Education, Platform One College of Music just keeps going from strength to strength.
Since opening in 1999, results have never dropped below national benchmarks and are consistently above expectations set by the government across the country.
Outstanding results
Once again Platform One students have achieved outstanding results. Twenty-six students achieved the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music, which is equivalent to taking three full A Levels.
Many students exceeded challenging targets, with fourteen students gaining the equivalent of three straight A grades. This is an incredible outcome. This is 54 per cent of students achieving – Distinction, Distinction, Distinction grades.
Four students achieved Distinction* Distinction* Distinction*.
Pontin: So proud of each and every student
Education Director, David Pontin, commented,
“We are absolutely delighted with results again this year. We are so proud of the achievements of each and every student.
“It is fantastic that all of our students will progress to their first-choice universities, with some students progressing straight into employment.”
Commercial Music undergraduate degree
Platform One students are progressing to various Universities with many students progressing on to Platform One’s very own BA (Hons) Commercial Music undergraduate degree, validated through University of Chichester.
This has been an incredible year for Platform One, with the Isle of Wight Festival being true testament of the hard work, dedication and talents of students.
Hills: Inspiring tutors who really care about students’ progress
Tor Hills, Professional Musician, said,
“P1 is exactly what a popular music college should be, a course that covers ALL areas of the music industry with inspiring tutors who really care about the students’ progress.”
Giddings: Proud to be able to help them in any way possible
John Giddings, Isle of Wight Festival, said,
“Platform One do an amazing job in nurturing talent and helping their students learn about the music business.
“We are proud to be able to help them in any way possible.”
News shared by Dave on behalf of Platform One. Ed
