Students hit top A-Level grades at The Manchester College

A-Level students at The Manchester College have achieved more top grades than ever before, with 58 per cent of students receiving grades A* to C – up 10 per cent on last year's results.

The college, which has a campus in Openshaw, report that overall, 97 per cent of students and 98 per cent of 16-18 year olds secured pass grades this year - which they say is up from 93 per cent in 2019 – despite facing unprecedented challenges in the final year of their studies.

With students - including many who live in Tameside - unable to collect results on campus this year, and many students anxious about how the process for assessing grades will affect their next steps, staff from the college will be ringing every A-Level student to discuss their results and next steps. 

College Principal Lisa O'Loughlin (pictured) commented: "This year our students have achieved amazing results - despite facing challenges that none of us could have anticipated - and we could not be prouder of them.

"Their success is a testament to the hard work that they have invested into their studies and this will enable them to embark on the next stage of their journeys – whether that is into employment or further study or training."

She went on: "With so much uncertainty around how grades would be assessed, many of our students were naturally worried about how this may impact their futures. Although we could not welcome them onto campus, we felt it was vital that we delivered the same level of support we have provided them with throughout their time we us.

"As such we took a different approach and ensured that every A Level student received a call from us to discuss their results, help them understand the process for taking their next steps and to congratulate them on their success." 

Anyone who wants more information about courses on offer at The Manchester College can visit tmc.ac.uk.