With new linear qualifications and revised subject specifications, this year’s A Level results were always going to look different, but Hereford Sixth Form College has exceeded the national benchmarks laying down a marker for the future. A*/B grades and overall pass rates are above the national averages with an increasing number of students gaining A* grades. The overall pass rate was 99.2% compared with the national average of 97.6%, which is a huge success story.

A remarkable 84 students achieved all A*/A grades with a further 103 achieving 3 grade As or more. These top performers compare with the leading independent and state schools and colleges in the country.

Peter Cooper, College Principal, was delighted with the excellent performance saying, “These results reflect incredibly well upon our hard working students and dedicated staff. They are all to be congratulated. The new qualifications offer a higher challenge and it is one to which all involved have risen. I am extremely proud of all our students and delighted that they have strong foundations on which to build. Many will be going to university, with a high proportion to Russell Group Universities where they achieve well above national averages due to their firm foundations with us. Our new vocational programmes have also been a real success with many leaving us to take up apprenticeships and employment. Well done to you all!”