THE hard work has paid off for these Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) students who are celebrating a fantastic set of A level results.

This year's BTC cohort collected their results on Thursday, August 18, with many discovering they had done enough to secure a university place.

The college achieved a 100 per cent pass rate across 72 per cent of its courses, while 58 per cent of students gained at least one high grade.

Andy Berry, BTC's principal and chief executive, said: “I am delighted with the results our students have achieved.

“After experiencing a very tough two years of study, our students have shown a great deal of resilience, stepped up to the challenge and obtained excellent results.

“Each and every one of our students should be proud of the positivity and dedication they have shown.”

One student, Isobel Keith, is heading to Bristol University in September to study philosophy.

Bridgwater Mercury: Students pose with a staff member after collecting their A level results. Picture: Bridgwater & Taunton CollegeStudents pose with a staff member after collecting their A level results. Picture: Bridgwater & Taunton College

She said: “I am so pleased to have achieved these A level grades and am excited to start university.

“I received all the support I needed from the teaching staff at BTC, particularly during the pandemic in year one. They have really pushed me to do my best.”

Other high-performing students preparing for university life include Bradley Croucher (A*A*A), Courtney Chick (A*A*B), Joseph Pittard (A*AAA), Todd Watts (AAAA), and Alex Tinsley (A*AA).

Bridgwater Mercury: These students were all smiles after finding out their results. Picture: Bridgwater & Taunton CollegeThese students were all smiles after finding out their results. Picture: Bridgwater & Taunton College

Assistant principal Sam Reilly said: “The hard work, motivation and dedication of our students has been rewarded with a tremendous set of qualifications.

“I am extremely proud that so many of our students will be going on to study at some of the country’s best universities and on the courses of their choice.

“Their outcomes are a real credit to them, with 72 per cent of courses achieving a 100 per cent pass rate and 58 per cent of students achieving at least one high grade.

“We are looking forward to hearing about all our students’ next steps and wish them every success as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives.”

If you would like to know more about studying A Levels at BTC, contact its information & advice team on 01278 441234.

For more information about BTC Academies and other extra-curricular activities, visit www.btc.ac.uk.