Winstanley College’s Class of 2025 Celebrate Outstanding Results
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Winstanley College students are celebrating another year of outstanding success after the Class of 2025 received their results today. The overall A-level pass rate was 98.8%. A hugely impressive 64.8% of students achieved A* to B grades at A-level and 33.3% achieved A*s. In single vocational courses, 70.4% achieved Distinction/Distinction*and in double vocational courses 94.2% achieved Distinction/Distinction* which is a superb achievement! These results top off an amazing year for the College, which was graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted last January.
Numerous students have achieved outstanding individual results, with many securing places at prestigious universities across the UK and beyond, including Ore Adetiba who is bound for Greece to take up a place for Medicine at the University of Crete after achieving A*AA in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.
Former St Peter’s Catholic High School students, Lewis Tang and Will Cairns have secured their places at Cambridge, with Lewis going on to study Mathematics and Will, Modern and Medieval Languages. Lewis gained impressive grades in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Music, while Will gained AAA* in History, English Lit and Spanish.
The College’s performing arts students have again shone this year with places secured at prestigious theatre and music schools across the country. Talented actor, Alfie Dunkerley, has been awarded a place at the renowned Guildford School of Acting. He secured excellent results, including an A in Theatre Studies, C in Psychology and B in Ancient History. The former Fred Longworth High School pupil commented: ‘My ambition for the future is to be an actor and to inspire others to get what they want out of life – we’re only here once!’
Vocational students who have studied for BTEC qualifications during their time at College are taking a range of pathways from IT to the Health Care Sector
Many Winstanley College students have also secured apprenticeships and sponsored degrees with prestigious employers. One such student is Chloe Fullerton, who previously attended Great Sankey High School. Chloe achieved AA*A In Maths, Art and Design and Physics, and will be taking up a degree apprenticeship with Rolls Royce and the University of Derby in Nuclear Engineering. Fellow student, James Harrison, will be joining Chloe on an apprenticeship at Rolls Royce after achieving 3 grade As.
Simon Lett was thrilled with his first results day as Principal of the College, commenting: “We are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding achievements in this year’s results. These grades reflect their hard work and perseverance, but also the unwavering support and expertise of our dedicated staff. As the Class of 2025 embark on the next chapter of their lives, we’re confident they’ll continue to thrive. We look forward to welcoming them into our ever-growing alumni community, where they can stay connected. Congratulations to all!”
