Chesterfield College students celebrate A-Level and vocational results

Students at Chesterfield College had plenty to celebrate today after collecting their A-Level and Level 3 vocational course results this morning.
Chesterfield College students pictured left, Millie Slinn and Benjamin Clarke and right, Ana ConstantinChesterfield College students pictured left, Millie Slinn and Benjamin Clarke and right, Ana Constantin
Chesterfield College students pictured left, Millie Slinn and Benjamin Clarke and right, Ana Constantin

With an A-Level pass rate of 96 per cent and a record number of students receiving the highest grades of A*- B, there was a real buzz at the college’s sixth form hub in West Studios.

Students also found out their final grades for their Level 3 vocational qualifications – equivalent to A-Levels, with those studying in business, sport, law and travel and tourism doing particularly well at securing the highest distinction star and distinction grades.

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Ana Constantin, 19, was over the moon after after collecting her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science and finding out she had achieved three distinctions.

She explained her results had secured her a place at university to study biomedical science before she moves on to study medicine to help her reach her ultimate goal of becoming a surgeon.

She said: “I jumped up and down when I got my results. It was such a hard year and I really wanted to get in to university so I was so nervous. The moment I found out it was such a relief. I loved studying here. Our tutors were so supportive.

"They offered me work experience working in the lab as well which has really helped me find other work in the sector. They supported me emotionally and college work. It was amazing. I’d give them 10 out of 10.”

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Benjamin Clarke was pleased to find out he had achieved 3 As in English literature, English language and history.

He said: “I am definitely happy with those results. We have had a long time to get ready for this so I have been pretty relaxed this morning. I am going to accept my place at York University to study English Language and Linguistics. The tutors at college have been really supportive. I have enjoyed the ability to work a bit more independently here as well.”

Millie Slinn, 18, achieved three As in criminology, biology and psychology and has secured a place at Sheffield Hallam University to study midwifery.

She said: “I am so happy. I actually can’t believe it. I am genuinely in shock. I was really nervous last night and this morning. It hasn’t been the easiest of years but the teachers have been so helpful. I definitely recommend it to anyone. Teachers have always been there to answer questions and help you. You are made to feel really welcome.”

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David Malone, Deputy Principal of Chesterfield College said: “Well done to all of our students who received their results today. Whatever their results, the hard work and resilience they have shown to continue with their studies, in what has been a very difficult few years, is absolutely amazing. We want to congratulate them all.

"The majority of them have achieved their target or aspirational grade which will now help them move on to the next stage in their education, or secure their first job. For any student still unsure of what to do next, or anyone who wants to understand all the routes available to them, please come in and speak to us.

“It is wonderful to see students celebrating their success today and we wish them the very best for the future.”

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