Students Celebrate 100% Pass Rate on Results Day

Winstanley College students received their A-level results this morning. Celebrations were extra special this year since it is the first time since 2019 that students have sat their exams and received actual grades.

Despite two years of Covid 19 disruption, Winstanley students’ resilience shone through with table-topping results including a 100% pass rate at A-level and 100% for vocational qualifications with 42% of those being A/A* grades and 82% being distinction/distinction*.

207 students have achieved three A or A* grades, with an amazing 65 students achieving four or five A/A*s grades.

This has led to many students securing their place at a Russell Group or other prestigious university. Amy Taylor, a former Hope Academy pupil, has achieved top grades in History, Law and Politics and is now going to the University of Stirling to study History and Politics. Meanwhile, Joel Bark (previously a Shevington High School pupil) is taking up his place on Medicine at the University of Sheffield after achieving A*s in Maths, Chemistry and Biology.

The elite universities of Oxford and Cambridge featured in students’ destinations. One such student is former Culcheth High School pupil, Adem Akgun, who has successfully gained a place to study Economics at the University of Cambridge after achieving 3 A*s in Economics, Business and Geography.

Higher and degree apprenticeships have proved another popular route this year at some of the country’s most prestigious companies. Jack Burns has been successful in securing an apprenticeship with Barclays Bank. Jack said: ‘My apprenticeship is for 4 years and I will be studying for my degree one day a week at Manchester Metropolitan University, this is fully funded by Barclays. If I perform well in my job and my degree, I am guaranteed a job with Barclays after the 4 years. ‘

A future in the spotlight is also on the cards for many of the college’s talented media and performance students. Nathan Sanders, formerly Hawkley Hall High School, was not able to collect his results in Film Studies, Media and Photography, in person as he is busy working on Coronation Street! He has also worked as a freelance on Princess Mirror Belle (CBBC), Waterloo Rd (BBC), Lagging (CBBC) and even had the opportunity to work as 3rd Assistant Director to cover illness!

Louise Tipping, Winstanley College’s Principal, said: “It is nice to have a return to normality after a crazy two years! The resilience and achievement of the class of 2022 is both amazing and inspiring. They have overcome many barriers to get to today and I know that they will continue to be successful in whatever the future may hold for them. Congratulations! Thank you also to my wonderful colleagues who have worked so hard to ensure students get the results they deserve. I hope everyone enjoys the last few weeks of the summer holidays, celebrating their achievement.