Uckfield College students celebrate exceptional A-level and BTEC results!

Uckfield College students have yet again achieved outstanding results in their A-level and BTEC exams and there were many, many happy faces this morning as results were opened!

The results that were achieved by Uckfield College students were significantly above the national average, even taking into account the reported rise nationally in the awarding of the top grades. 31% of all students taking A-levels achieved either A or A* (12% achieving A*), with 64% achieving A*-B and 90% achieving A*-C.  Our students taking BTEC qualifications performed exceptionally well, with 20% achieving double Distinction*, 50% Distinction/Distinction* and 93% Distinction/Distinction.

Following their immense hard work, students are now able to take up their places on a varied and wide range of university places, apprenticeships and employment, including some of the most competitive and aspirational available. An impressive 89% of UCAS applications have been placed in their first choice with a further 8% securing an insurance place. 35% of students achieved places at the prestigious Russell Group universities and on top courses at other universities for specific subjects.  Students also have been successful in gaining opportunities on highly competitive apprenticeships, Art Foundation courses and a range of exciting other routes.

We are delighted that our 2024 outcomes are comparable to those of pre-pandemic years which place Uckfield College as a top provider and  where high grades account for just under 70% of all results. In April 2024, Uckfield College Sixth Form was evaluated by OFSTED as ‘Outstanding’ and was described as an ‘exceptional experience’. In addition to the excellent teaching and results, the Sixth Form was highly commended for its pastoral care, UCAS support and highly individualised personal development support and education for each student.

Principal Sara Marshallsay said, ‘I’d like to congratulate Uckfield College students for all they have achieved and thank staff for their dedication. Our results are a reflection of our committed and talented students, and fantastic College staff team, who have once again achieved great success. I’m extremely proud of them. Thank you too to our parents and carers for the support they have provided to their young people.  Our outgoing students can use their academic success as a platform for their futures ahead but we also know that our students are so much more than their grades, and are just as proud of their personal qualities, particularly their kindness, dedication and aspiration. Good luck to all of our students as they embark on their varied and exciting next steps.  You are all talented, wonderful individuals, and all of us at Uckfield College wish you the very best for your futures’

Head of Sixth Form Gemma Fassam said, ‘The Sixth Form team is so proud of how well all our students have done. They have really shown what is possible with consistent hard work.  It was brilliant to see so many happy faces this morning and we can’t wait to hear what they go on to do in the future. We wish them every success and look forward to seeing them at the celebration evening in December’.

We recognise that achievement comes in many forms and send our congratulations to every individual student who achieved and succeeded, particularly those individuals who had serious challenges along the way to overcome.

The following students notably achieved the very highest grades at A-level and BTEC:

Lucy Bagguley Double Distinction*, A

Rudi Banfield A*, A*, B

Mia Banham A*, A, A

Sam Barrett A*, A*, A*, A

Emma Beesley A*, A* A

Emma Brookes A. A. A

Ewan Cook A*, A*, A*

Katie Cooper  Distinction*/Distinction, B

Lily Damazer A*, A, A

Annabel Furlong A*, A, A, B

Elio Hall A*, A*, B

Ella Hancock A*, B, Dist

Seamus Harris A*, A*, A*

Charlie Hawes Double Distinction*, A

Max Hawkins A*, A*, B

Nathan Hill A*, A*, A, B

Gracie King A*, A, B

Mia Kirby Double Distinction*, A

Mabel Kroger A*, A*, A

Harvey Mills A, A, B

Marcie Morrall A*, A, B

Lydia Munn A, A, B

Hamish Paisley A*, A*, A

Tilly Ruane A, A, B

Josh Sawyer A, A, B

Emily Starbuck Double Distinction*, B

Rumi Ullah A*, A*, A*

Meghan Ullman A*, A*, A, A

Lucy Walton A*, A, A

Joe Williams A*, A*, A*, A

Elizabeth Wilshire A, A, B, B

Jack Wood A, A*, B