Totton College Celebrates its Advanced Level Results

Totton College has matched last year's record GCE A-Level pass rate at 98%.  The high pass rate at 66% was also the same as last year.  The number of courses achieving a 100% pass rate increased to 30.  The pass rate for Applied A-Levels increased by 4% to 100%.  The College continued its record of a 100% pass rate at the BTEC National Diploma for a fourth year.  However the number of BTEC students increased by a third and the students receiving three Distinctions increased by 100%.  Overall the number of students on all Advanced programmes increased by 14% in the year.

There were many outstanding individual performances.  Adam Wells will study Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.  Adam achieved straight A grades in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics.  Adam previously attended Hounsdown School.  Thomas Hillman, also from Hounsdown, will study engineering at Cambridge University.  Thomas also achieved four straight A grades.  Kerry Allen from Hardley School achieved A grades in Law, Drama, Psychology and Performance Studies.  She is planning a career in Stage Management.  Another four A grade student is Sam James who will progress to Southampton University to study mathematics.   Previously at Hounsdown School, Sam was successful in Physics, Computing, Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Many students achieved three A grades including Catherine Ingram from Testwood School.  Catherine will study Sound Engineering at Solent University having achieved A grades in French, Critical Thinking and English Language and Literature.  Cheree Frances Van Jaarsveld will progress to Totton College for her Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.  She achieved A grades in Fine Art, Philosophy and English Language and Literature, having previously attended St Joseph’s School in Salisbury.  Three other students from Hounsdown School achieved 3 A grades.  Barney Langrish achieved 3 A grades in Sociology, Law and History as well as a B in Critical Thinking.  He will progress to Southampton University.  Nikita Chander will study Medicine at University College having achieved A grades in Biology, History and Chemistry.  Similarly Matthew Elsom will study Medicine at Kings College also having A grades in Biology, Chemistry and History.

Other notable successes, for students achieving 4 high A-Levels were, for instance, Stephanie Lowe from Mountbatten School who will study Business at Bournemouth University.  She studied ICT, Business, PE and Psychology.  Joseph Bailey from Wyvern College achieved A Level in Computing, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.  He is planning to study Mathematics at Cardiff University.  Alexander Hunt from Applemore College will study Law at the London School of Economics.  He studied Law, Mathematics, Philosophy and English Language and Literature.  Kelly Collins from Mountbatten School was successful in Business, Critical Thinking, English Literature and Media Studies.  She is planning to study Advertising at Bournemouth University.  Elisabeth Coskun achieved a double A in her Applied A-Level in ICT as well as an A grade in her GCE Graphic Design.  She will progress to Southampton University.

Many students also excelled at their advanced, vocational qualifications.  The following students all achieved a maximum three distinctions in their National Diploma courses the equivalent of 3 A grades at GCE A-Level.  Sophie Smith in Business, formerly at Hounsdown School, will progress to employment.  Joseph Batten in Media, from Wyvern School, will study Film Production at UCA.  Emily Johnson from Hounsdown will also study at UCA, in Fashion and Media.  Georgina Ditton from Trafalgar School will study Film and Video at Glamorgan University.  Jacob Drewett, also from Trafalgar School, will progress to Bournemouth University to study Television Production.  Another Salisbury student, Natalie Morell from St Edmunds Girls School, will study Media and Photography at the Arts Institute in Bournemouth.  Rachel White from Romsey School is planning to work in Business.  Nicholas Moulsdale and Laura Thomas, both from Hounsdown School, will also progress to university to study Film and Media Production respectively.

Students also with three distinctions in Sports include Damien Elliott, from Wyvern College, who will work in the Sports and Leisure industry.  Daniel Young, also from Wyvern, will study Sports at Chichester University.  Daniel Powell from Noadswood will study sports at Solent University.  Robert Pittman from Stonehenge School is also progressing to Solent.  Daniel Yates from Applemore will study Sports at Gloucester University.  Jackie Scott from St Edmunds School will study Sports and Exercise at Loughborough University.

The BTEC National Diploma in Music Practice also produced a long list of students with three Distinctions.  Samuel Bird, Simon Halliday and Katie Gates, are all from Priestlands School.  Neil Markides, Adam Mouland and Matthew Edwards are all from Noadswood School and are planning for Higher Education.  Edward Kelly from Trafalgar School will progress to Solent University.  Thomas Connor, from Applemore College will study at the BIMM.  Oliver Sheppard will study Arts Management at University and was from Trafalgar School.  The new BTEC National Award Course at the College also had a stunning start with 82% of students achieving a high or very high pass.  Similarly the new National Certificate in Public Services achieved a 100% pass rate in its first set of results.  Robert Paterson, previously at Hounsdown School, achieved a double distinction in the BTEC National Certificate in Public Services.  He is planning a career in the police force.

Mark Bramwell, College Principal, "applauded the fine achievement of students and their staff.  The College is proud of our successes and pleased for the students and their families.  Our view is that Excellence means the highest possible level of personal achievement for the highest possible number of students.  In matching, and in some cases exceeding, last year’s record Advanced results but with many more students at the College we feel the results reflect that Excellence."