Staff at Exmouth Community College have praised students who received their A-level and BTEC results today (Thursday 17 August).

This year was the first time most of them had sat formal exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Many of the college's pupils will now be heading to universities including Nottingham, Falmouth, Glasgow and more, with 75 per cent of applicants achieving their first-choice university place.

Results show 'strong improvement'

An Exmouth Community College spokesperson said: "Year 13's performance this summer has been testament to their hard work, determination, and resilience; being the first cohort for four years to be awarded their grades in a normal way.

"Eighty-eight per cent of ECC UCAS applicants will be attending a university of their choice. Seventy-five per cent of our university applicants achieved their first-choice university place, with thirteen per cent achieving their insurance choice.

"Students will be moving away to top universities across the country from Falmouth to Glasgow, studying courses from medicine to game design.

"In comparison to 2019, ECC results have once again shown strong improvement with an additional 16 A* or A grades.

"The numbers of top grades have been reduced nationally, making the success of our learners even more remarkable, with the drop in high grades year on year at ECC better than national."

Notable mentions

The achievements of two students in particular were highlighted.

The spokesperson continued: "We are exceptionally proud of all of our students' results but particular mentions go to Alberta Sprague who will be going on to study veterinary science at Nottingham University, a real achievement in one of the most competitive university courses, and Beth George who achieved stellar success with A*, A*, A across her A-levels in art, sociology and philosophy. Beth is focused on developing her art portfolio in Exeter next year as a springboard to her next steps.

"We want to thank all the staff working with our Post 16 students who have been so supportive, creative and determined in enabling every learner to achieve their potential."