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Exeter College Students Achieve Record Success in Competitive University Admissions and Career Pathways 

This summer, Exeter College has celebrated remarkable success in placing students into highly competitive fields such as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Dentistry. A record 20 students secured places at the prestigious universities of Cambridge and Oxford, representing 30% of those who applied. This is nearly double the national success rate from state schools and significantly ahead of those of independent schools. 

Among these exceptional students is Ruby Wallace (pictured below), who thrived at Exeter College. Ruby studied English Literature, Philosophy and Early Modern History at A Level and has now earned a place at Oxford University to study Philosophy and Theology. 

“I’ve really enjoyed College and found it very supportive; it’s been a wonderful experience. My tutors have all been amazing. I’d recommend it – all the teachers are passionate and knowledgeable about their subjects. I’ve really liked it here.” 

A young women sits in a wheelchair and smiles at the camera. She wears a blue dress.

Ruby explains that she had “high aspirations” and so joined the Reach Academy to support her goals.  

“It was very supportive, we had weekly lectures in our first year and that opened us up to a wide range of different speakers and ideas that you can then use in your personal statement. I applied to Oxford which had admissions tests and written work, but all my teachers were incredibly supportive.” 

Ruby says she is “very happy” with her results of three A’s. 

“I’m going to Oxford to study Philosophy and Theology. I’m very excited to have some more independence and to learn more about these subjects in greater depth. The course looks incredible and I’m looking forward to the experience of it all.” 

Students wishing to go on to careers in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry have also had successful results this summer. The College supported 28 applicants with Medical School applications, with a success rate of 57%. 

One student going on to Medical School is Honor Bickley. She says her decision to apply to Medical School came from a passion for Science and enjoying the interactions that will come with being a doctor. She added; 

“Exeter College was excellent at signposting me to various work experience options which allowed me to gain experience and interactions with surgeons and doctors. They were also proactive in arranging talks by outside professionals and guest speakers which included past and present medical students. 

“Martin Gilbert (from the Reach Academy) was really encouraging and helpful with guiding me through writing my personal statement – I genuinely believe that this made all the difference to my application.” 

Harry Price is an adult student who has just completed the Chemistry and Biology Access to HE (Higher Education) course at Exeter College. He now has a place to study at the University of Exeter Medical School. Harry has been a Mountain Rescue Medic since the age of 17 and this has grown his love of medicine and helping people. He said; 

“I didn’t know I wanted to do medicine until I was 19, hence I didn’t have the right A Levels to apply for medicine. I spent a long time working out suitable courses for me to study that would enable me to go to university and become a doctor. 

“I really enjoyed doing the Chemistry and Biology Access course, the teachers were excellent and if I needed support, they were always simply an email away. The communication was good, and feedback was clear and supportive on all my submitted works.” 

Students at Exeter College can choose to study from a diverse range of courses, including T Levels. The College was chosen as a pilot provider of T Levels in 2020 and now delivers over 14 courses. In 2024, Exeter College students achieved two of the 14 Distinction Stars (the equivalent to an A* at A Level) awarded nationwide—a remarkable achievement. 

Emma Green, who studied the T Level in Education and Childcare is progressing to Bath Spa University to study Sociology with a plan to work in youth work and child protection. 

“The T Level allowed me to focus on my passion for working with children. My work placement has been so valuable in gaining the skills I need for my future studies and career. 

“I’ve been able to explore areas of my subject I hadn’t considered before and been challenged to explore my ideas both in the classroom and in my placements.” 

George Cheeseman, another top achiever, continues his studies at Exeter College on the HNC Applied Computing course. He said; 

“I’m really happy with the grade I received and enjoyed my time studying the T Level (in Digital Support Services) as I got to specialise in a subject I’m passionate about.” 

Overall, 80% of Exeter College’s university applicants secured their first choice, a testament to the students’ dedication and the College’s exceptional support through the UCAS process.  

You can find out more about all the courses mentioned above at an Exeter College Open Event.  

Exeter College Outperforms National Average with Flagship T Level Pass Rate 

Exeter College students completing Applied Advanced Level programmes have achieved exceptional results with an overall pass rate of 99.2%. Over 50% of learners studying vocational courses achieved high grades with many vocational and T Level courses achieving a 100% pass rate. 

Students can choose from a wide range of technical subjects and students in their second year studying Aeronautical Engineering, Sport, Health and Social Care, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Uniformed Protective Services, Performing and Production Arts and the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design all achieved 100% pass. Over 50% of learners studying these courses achieved high grades. 

Yuna Langdon (pictured above) studied Health and Social Care Level 3 and received an A* today. She is progressing to the University of Southampton to study Midwifery. She said; 

“I chose to move my course to fit with my specific career plans after passing AS Levels at the college. I did 175 hours of work placements which has helped to prepare me for what’s next. I have enjoyed the environment here, my lecturers, and the location in the city centre.” 

First year student, Akash Rai (pictured below), took the Level 3 BTEC in Aeronautical Engineering and received a Distinction*. She will be progressing to the Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering in September. 

“I am so happy about my grade and that my hard work has paid off! My original plan was to be a pilot but I moved to the BTEC and now I have so many other routes open to me. My intention after completing my second year is to progress to the RAF or an Apprenticeship to work on planes – that’s my dream!” 

In Sport and Exercise Science a staggering 97% of students achieved high grades. Students also excelled in Information Technology – 71% high grades, Applied Science – 70% high grades and Health and Social Care – 57% high grades.   

Billy Floyd (pictured above) took the BTEC National Extended Diploma in IT, achieving a Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction and will be progressing to the University of Gloucestershire to study Cyber Security. Speaking about his time at College, he said he was 100% happy with his choice to come here. 

“The journey into Exeter college was so worth it for me, coming from Bideford. It is hard to move on from here as I have done so much; I have grown a lot at College. I was part of the Learner Leadership Team (LLT) which was amazing – it gave me so many opportunities. 

“College has prepared me well for the next steps. My LLT experience has helped me feel confident to go on to do similar roles with the students’ union at university. College has really supported me in my decision-making, and in being ambitious.” 

As a flagship deliverer of T Levels, the College saw an overall pass rate of 96.6% compared with 88.7% nationally. T Levels students studying Construction, Health and Education & Childcare achieved an exemplary 100% pass rate.  

Sam Hillman, Assistant Principal at Exeter College, praised the hard work of our learners saying; 

“We are delighted and exceptionally proud of our vocational and technical learners getting results. They have not only excelled academically but have mastered practical skills that will serve them well as they embark on their next steps.  

“Our curriculum experience is exceptional because of our fantastic subject specialist teachers and staff who care for and support our learners – thank you. A huge thank you must also go to our amazing employers, who work with us across our brilliant range of technical and vocational programmes, to provide inspirational and unique experiences.” 

High grades were also impressive with 50% of Health T Level students and 63% of T Level Digital Support Services achieving a distinction grade or higher. This is also the first year of celebrating T Level Business results with 100% pass. 

Amelia Saunders (pictured above) studied the T Level in Health and achieved a Distinction. She is progressing to Nursing at the University of the West of England. 

“I chose a T Level for the practical experience – I liked the mix of academic and practical elements and my work placement at the hospital has really prepared me for the work placements I know I will have to do at university for nursing.  

“Having teachers who have vocational experience in healthcare meant they could advise me on career plans and university applications.”  

Oliver Carpenter (pictured above) took the T Level in Automotive Maintenance, Installation and Repair. His next step will be to study Engineering at Sussex University this September. 

“I took the T Level to leave my options open. The T Level meant I could progress to university or an apprenticeship. For my placement I worked at Snows Toyota in Marsh Barton. It was a great experience, opening my eyes to the industry. I enjoyed the T Level – it gave me lots of industry experience.” 

T Level student, Max Slaney (pictured above), is celebrating a Merit in Digital Production Design and Development. He is heading to Royal Holloway, University of London to study a BA in Computer Science.

“The T Level was perfect for me – it gave me headway for getting into the world of work and into the industry as early as possible. The work aspect of the T Level really appealed to me: it has given me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, it’s been brilliant. 

I have enjoyed meeting people at College, the teachers are lovely, and I have made some great friends”. 

Exeter College and the College governors would like to thank and congratulate the class of 2024 and thanks staff, parents, and partners for making this another year to celebrate. 

Exeter College Learners Celebrate Impressive Sixth Form Exam Results

Exeter College students are celebrating exceptional A Level, Vocational and T Level results today. The overall A Level pass rate was 99.5%, ahead of the national average of 97%, with 26 A Level subjects achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate. T level pass rates were 97% at the College, which far outstripped the 89% national statistic. Students completing Applied Advanced Level programmes have also achieved exceptional results with an overall pass rate of 99.2%.  

57% of A Level grades were at the highest A*, A or B, classified as ‘high grades’ – exceeding the national average. A*-C grades were also impressive with 83% of students achieving these grades, with the national average sitting at 76%. Over 50% of learners studying technical courses achieved distinctions or higher.  

John Laramy CBE, Principal and Chief Executive at Exeter College praised students hard work, saying; 

“Today is a special day for all of us at Exeter College when we celebrate the results of all our sixth form students. This year our students have again shown why we are an Outstanding College, as they have achieved excellent A Level, vocational and technical results.  

“These young people had their schooling massively disrupted by a pandemic, with significant periods of time studying at home. As a result, two years ago, their GCSE results were adjusted to recognise the immense impact of that period. Despite this, they have achieved results that have exceeded 2019 pre pandemic benchmarks. As Principal and CEO, I simply want to congratulate them and to wish them well for the future.” 

Jade Otty, Vice Principal at Exeter College congratulated students and staff on this year’s achievements. She said; 

“Congratulations to all our learners and a huge thank you to our staff for the dedication and care they provide to our students. Almost all sixth form courses, whether A Level or technical qualifications, are entirely or largely based on challenging final exams.  

“This year’s cohort have worked alongside our amazing subject specialist teachers and tutors to hone not just their knowledge, but more importantly the character, confidence and resilience that is necessary in the build-up to these assessments. Our outstanding staff have supported them on this journey every step of the way, as teachers, personal tutors and in support roles – so a massive thank you to them.”  

The College has a uniquely broad A Level offer and students excelled across the spectrum of subjects. In nine different subjects more than a third of students achieved an A or an A*. In Fine Art 79% of students achieved a high grade with 43% at A or A*, over a quarter of the students achieved the very highest A* grade. Graphic Design also saw success with 91% of students achieving high grades. Science results were exceptional, in Chemistry 39% of students achieved an A* or A, while in Biology 35% achieved an A* or A with 9% achieving the top A* grade, in both subjects over 60% of students secured a high grade. 

A young female student wearing a maroon jacket and leopard print scarf smiles at the camera.

Imogen Bond (pictured above) collected her A Level results today, she studied Biology, PE and Psychology, achieving an A*, A and B. She will be heading to Cardiff University to study Biological Sciences. Speaking about her results, she said; 

“I feel like it hasn’t sunk in yet but I’m glad I can celebrate with my family now. When I first got my results, I couldn’t believe it. When I opened them, I burst into tears, it’s completely surreal but now I’m just trying to soak it all in.” 

Speaking about her experience at College she said, 

“My sister came to college here and raved about it, it’s served me well with my results, it’s a great campus, and its right in the middle of town. A lot of my friends came here so I knew I would have a great support system around me. The environment is incredibly inclusive and it’s just a happy campus to be at. The support system, especially my tutor, has been amazing. I feel college has made me ready for university.” 

English Literature saw 60% of students achieve a high grade with a quarter of students achieving an A* or an A. 

A group of friends sit on deckchairs smiling on campus.

Issi Marklew (second from left) studied A Levels in English Literature, Biology and Chemistry. Izzy is now heading to the University of Oxford to study English Literature. She got an A*, A and B. 

“I really enjoyed English Literature at GCSE and I chose it to balance out the Sciences I picked, but then I realised Literature was my real passion. All my teaching was brilliant, but in English particularly it really made me excited to study it and I had great support to get me to Oxford University to continue my studies.” 

In Law and Mathematics 62% of students achieved high grades, with 36% in both subjects achieving an A* or an A. In Further Maths, 32% of students achieved the highest A* grade. 

Music A Level, not commonly offered in state providers, and often part of the offer in private schools, achieved the remarkable feat of 100% of students achieving high grades and 55% scoring an A* or A. 

A young male student in a grey polo jumper smiles at the camera.

Hugh Wilson (pictured above) came away with three A*’s today in Physics, Maths and Further Maths and is heading to the University of Bath to take Aerospace Engineering. 

“I chose my subjects because that’s what I was good at, and I had a great teacher and tutor at college. The support in lessons was great and I really like how connected to the city it is.  

“College has been a great stepping stone to university and developed my independence.” 

Students collecting results for their vocational and technical sixth form courses today have also achieved exceptional results with an overall pass rate of 99.2%. Students in their second year studying Aeronautical Engineering, Health and Social Care, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Uniformed Protective Services, Performing and Production Arts and the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design all achieved 100% pass. 

A young female student in a chequered shirt smiles at the camera, standing in front of coloured ribbons.

Yuna Langdon (pictured above) studied Health and Social Care Level 3 and received an A* today. She is progressing to the University of Southampton to study Midwifery. She said; 

“I chose to move my course to fit with my specific career plans after passing AS Levels at the college. I did 175 hours of work placements which has helped to prepare me for what’s next. I have enjoyed the environment here, my lecturers, and the location in the city centre.” 

Over 50% of learners studying these courses achieved high grades. In Sport and Exercise Science a staggering 97% of students achieved high grades. Students also excelled in Information Technology – 71% high grades, Applied Science – 70% high grades and Health and Social Care – 57% high grades.  

A young male student in a white t-shirt sits on a giant deck chair holding up his results and smiling at the camera.

Billy Floyd (pictured above) took the BTEC National Extended Diploma in IT, achieving a Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction and will be progressing to the University of Gloucestershire to study Cyber Security. Speaking about his time at College, he said he was 100% happy with his choice to come here. 

“The journey into Exeter college was so worth it for me, coming from Bideford. It is hard to move on from here as I have done so much; I have grown a lot at College. I was part of the Learner Leadership Team (LLT) which was amazing – it gave me so many opportunities. 

“College has prepared me well for the next steps. My LLT experience has helped me feel confident to go on to do similar roles with the students’ union at uni. College has really supported me in my decision-making, and in being ambitious.” 

T Levels students studying Construction, Health and Education & Childcare achieved an exemplary 100% pass rate. High grades were also impressive with 50% of Health T Level students and 63% of T Level Digital Support Services achieving a distinction grade or higher. This year is also the first results for the new T Level Business course, which had a 100% pass rate.  

A blonde female students sits on the wall at college and smiles at the camera.

Amelia Saunders (pictured above) studied the T Level in Health and achieved a Distinction. She is progressing to Nursing at the University of the West of England. 

“I chose a T Level for the practical experience – I liked the mix of academic and practical elements and my work placement at the hospital has really prepared me for the work placements I know I will have to do at university for nursing.  

“Having teachers who have vocational experience in healthcare meant they could advise me on career plans and university applications.”  

Exeter College and the College governors would like to thank and congratulate the class of 2024 and thanks staff, parents, and partners for making this another year to celebrate. 

Results Days 2024 – FAQs

When will my results be available?

  • Thursday 22nd August is the results day for GCSE courses, Level 1 and Level 2 courses. Results will be available from 8.00am.  

Select the correct Frequently Asked Questions tab below whether you are a current student accessing your GSCE results or a prospective student who has taken their GCSE exams elsewhere. If you have any questions please contact us.

GCSE Advice Line open Thursday 22nd August 8am – 4.30pm – please call 01392 400555.

GCSE Results Day FAQs for Applying Students

If you’re concerned about your GCSE results, don’t quite get the grades you’re hoping for or just want some more help and advice our helpful tool below can show you what to do next.

GCSE Results Help Flowchart
I haven’t applied yet, but I’d like to.

Please click here to apply online or download an application form. Once we have processed your application, the next step will be to attend an interview with a subject specialist at enrolment in early September. We will do our best to accommodate your first-choice course with us, but this will be subject to availability on your chosen course and whether you achieve the course entry requirements. Please note that the final date for online applications is the 31st August, after this date we will only be accepting paper applications. 

If you would like to discuss your options with a college adviser, please call 01392 400600.

I’ve changed my mind about my course and would like to discuss an alternative course option I have seen in your prospectus.

Please come along to your enrolment appointment where we will support you to find the course that’s right for you and your ambitions.

I have applied for a vocational course but didn’t achieve the grades I need, what should I do?

Please don’t worry. Just come along to your booked enrolment appointment. One of the course tutors/subject lecturers will talk you through your options. We offer vocational courses at a range of levels to suit learners of all abilities so we will be able to discuss the most appropriate level for you to begin on during your enrolment appointment. 

I’ve applied for an A Level or IB programme, but I’ve missed out on one grade I needed.

Please don’t worry. Just come along to your enrolment appointment. We will discuss your programme of study options with you when you come in. 

I’ve applied for an A Level or IB programme, but I’ve missed my offer on a number of grades I needed.

Please do not worry, the College have a wide range of courses, and we will have something for you. Just come along to your enrolment appointment. We will discuss your programme of study options with you when you come in. If you would like to beforehand have a look at our online prospectus so that you start to get an idea of what some of the alternatives are. There are also lots of useful resources on the College Advice Team page. If you are unsure and need some help you can call our College Advice Team on 01392 400600 to find out more about your options.

I’ve applied for an Apprenticeship and I have an employer, but I’m worried I haven’t achieved the grades I need.

If your grades aren’t quite what you hoped for please do not worry. Contact our recruitment adviser team on 01392 400800 for a chat about your next steps.

I’ve applied for an Apprenticeship, but I don’t have an employer to support my Apprenticeship yet.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01392 400800 to find out about current vacancies. 

If you are an Apprenticeship applicant aged under 18, you will have an alternative offer for a full time course. If you would like to take up this option rather than the Apprenticeship offer, please attend your booked full time enrolment slot. If you are unable to make your slot, or have not received one by post, please call 01392 400444 to re-arrange.

I have applied to the College, but I am planning to appeal one or more of my GCSE results from school, what should I do?

If you wish to appeal your GCSE results you will need to contact your school. They will be able to advise and support you on the GCSE appeals process and whether this is the right option for you. You should still attend your enrolment appointment with us. 

I missed out on my GCSE Maths and/or English grade 4 result from school and am considering whether I should enter the resit exams in the autumn term, what should I do?

If your GCSE grades were lower than you were hoping for, we will work with you to find a course that is right for you and your ambitions. Please come along to your enrolment appointment.  

If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above in Maths or English Language you will study these subjects alongside your college course. If resitting in the autumn term is right for you, we will support you to do this at College.

If I have achieved a grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Literature, but not GCSE English Language, do I have to re-take English Language?

No, if you have GCSE English Literature at grade 4 or higher you can choose not to retake English Language and will not have to study it at College if you do not wish to do so. If you wish to study it with us to improve your grade, we will support you to do so. Please talk to us about this at your enrolment appointment. 

I am a current GCSE student at Exeter College what are my grade boundaries?

Please see the GCSE Grade Boundaries here.

I'm looking for my GCSE English points scores and I can't see it. How can I access this?

Unfortunately, the points score for this subject is not available online. If you need this information for clearing purposes, please call us on 01392 400555 and choose option 2.

I can't access my login. I have tried resetting my password and still can't get in to My eILP, what do I do?

You can unlock your account and reset your password by following the instructions on this page.

Where do I click into to see my results - and what information will I see on my results page?

Log in to your My eILP page on your results day (check the dates and times above). Simply click on the link from your homepage of your My eILP and you’ll be taken to a page with your results. You will see the following: 

Result: this will be the overall grade you have been awarded for this qualification 

Level: this refers to the level of qualification you have been awarded, for example GCSEs are level 2, A Levels are level 3 and vocational qualifications can be level 1, 2 or 3.

I have marginally missed out on the overall grade I needed to meet my university offer and they have asked for more detail on the breakdown of my results – where can I get this?

Contact us on the chat function or advice line and we will arrange for our exams team to get the information you need.

When will I receive my qualification certificates?

Certificates will be issued in November and you will receive notification informing you when and how you will be able to access these.

I believe the awarding body might have marked my paper wrongly, can I ask for a re-mark?

If you wish to see your exam scripts or request a review or recheck of the marking please access this webpage where you will find details of all the services you can request, deadlines and fees. Please be aware that you must pay the fees through Wisepay at the time of submitting your request. Alternatively you can email examsteam@exe-coll.ac.uk for further advice.

What does my BTEC/T Level grade mean?

Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications

BTEC Level 1/2 Firsts   BTEC Level 1/ 2 Tech Awards BTEC Level 2 Technicals
Level 2 Distinction (D) Level 2 Distinction (L2D) Distinction (D)
Level 2 Merit (M) Level 2 Merit (L2M) Merit (M)
Level 2 Pass (P) Level 2 Pass (L2P) Pass (P)
Level 1 Pass (L1) Level 1 Distinction (L1D)
Level 1 Merit (L1M)
Level 1 Pass (L1)

Level 3 qualifications

Single grade qualifications (e.g., National Certificates and National Foundation Diplomas) If a qualification has multiple grades (e.g., a National Diploma/National Extended Diploma) then each grade is as follows: BTEC Level 3 Nationals (teaching from 2014)
BTEC (QCF) qualifications
Distinction Star – D* Distinction star – D*
Distinction – DS Distinction – D Distinction (D)
Merit – ME Merit – M Merit (M)
Pass – PA Pass – P Pass (P)
For example a triple grade of D*DD would be Distinction Star, Distinction, Distinction. Near Pass (N)

T Levels

Year 1  One grade for the core exams – A* to U 
One grade for the Employer Set Project – A* to U  
 
Plus, an overall grade for the Core component (a combination of the above) – A* to U 
Year 2 One grade for the Occupational Specialism – Pass (P), Merit (M) or Distinction (D)  
 
An overall grade for the T Level if all requirements (including completion of an industry placement) have been achieved – Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) or Distinction* (D*) 

What is clearing and how do I apply?

Clearing is the process universities and colleges use to offer places for courses which still have spaces available. If you have made an application and haven’t been offered at a place at the universities you applied to, you may be able to find another course / university offer through clearing. For more information about clearing, please visit this page.

  • applications to clearing can be made from 1pm on Thursday August 15th
  • prior to 1pm, you should use the UCAS pages to research available courses and universities
  • if you find a course / university you are interested in, you should telephone the university first prior to submitting a clearing application. Failing to telephone the university admissions will result in a delayed application.
  • You can also use a service called ‘Clearing Plus’ to help you find a course to suit you. More information about this system can be found here.

I'm a second year student who would like to stay on at Exeter College to gain other qualifications. Are there any options for me?

If you are 18 and have completed study at level 3, we may have an option that would fit in with your progression ambitions. It will depend on what you are aiming for long term. To be of value to you it will need to be a different course to those you have already gained – you can’t just do more A Levels, or resit the same ones again. Some examples of the kinds of progression opportunities we do have are below. You can contact us using our Live Chat function on the website or email Futuresteps@exe-coll.ac.uk so we can discuss the options available to you. 

  • Art foundation – Level 4 – For those looking to spend a year developing their artistic skills and portfolio before progressing to university. 
  • Courses such as HNCs and Foundation Degrees at Exeter College. Details of all our Higher Education courses can be found under the Higher Education section on our website. Applications for these courses are still open. See the courses we run here.
  • An Apprenticeship will enable you to be paid by an employer, achieve additional qualifications and gain work experience. Typically, as an Apprentice you will spend one day a week at College and the rest of your time will be working in an employer’s business. We work with hundreds of employers right across Devon and offer Apprenticeships across multiple subject areas, at all different levels – from Level 2 to degree apprenticeships. Check out our current vacancies here and come and speak to our friendly team who can explain how it all works. We are based in the Apprenticeship Hub in Queen Street – you can also book a virtual appointment with us here.

I would like to enter to sit my GCSE English and/or Maths exams in the autumn series – how do I do this?

If you are returning to College and wish to try to improve your GCSE maths and/or GCSE English grade in the Autumn exam series, your teacher will work with you to assess if this is right for you. However, you must continue to study maths and/or English if you have not yet achieved a Grade 4 or higher. If you have left the College, you will need to find an alternative centre that will allow you take your exam as a private candidate.    

If I choose to sit GCSE exams in the autumn series and the results are worse, which result will stand?

Your best grade will stand.

I'm a current GCSE / Level 2 learner and I don't know if my grades allow me to progress, what can I do?

Your tutor will contact you, by telephone, on 22nd August. They will talk through your options with you.

Can I get my external unit results?

For external units sat in 2024, these will appear on your online results slip. If you need any further unit information for clearing purposes, please call us on 01392 400555.

I'm a parent and my young person is away, how can I access their results?

For legal reasons we are not allowed to release results to anyone except the person who sat the exam/s. Your young person can log on to access their results through their ‘My eILP’.

What support will be available from College if I need it on my results day?

There will be a range of support available on results day and beyond.

We will be running a live chat function that can be found on our website as well as a phone advice line, 01392 400555, on results day to offer general support and signposting. Both might get busy – please do check the FAQs first as they might answer your query.   

Please note, if you would like more in-depth advice about your next steps, you should email futuresteps@exe-coll.ac.uk.  

How do I get my results?

Current students Level 2 (GCSE) results will be available through your My eILP on results day and time as outlined above. 

If you can’t access your account, you might need to reset your password.  

Please remember to update your contact details on My eILP, including your phone number, as we may need to contact you directly on results day. 

Class of 2023 Continue the Legacy of Excellent A Level Results  

Exeter College A Level students logged on this morning to find out their AS/A Level results. The class of 2023 excelled with an overall A Level pass rate of 99.6%, compared to 97.2% nationally, and a staggering 25 A Level subjects had 100% pass rate. The College has exceeded every metric of its 2019 results (the last pre-pandemic results), which has nationally set the benchmark for this year’s results as awarding bodies return to pre-covid grading.  

Of particular note is this year’s overall high grades at 59% (A*/A/B), which is over 6% ahead of the 2023 national average. An amazing 172 students achieved straight A*/A’s. This is especially impressive considering that this is the cohort who were in their two final years of school when the pandemic hugely disrupted education.  

Given the picture nationally, we are exceptionally pleased that fewer learners this year missed their university offer than last year. This success means that the class of 2023 exceeded the standard set by even last year’s record-breaking cohort.  

John Laramy CBE, Principal and Chief Executive at Exeter College, said; 

“I am delighted with this year’s A Level results, in every measure our students have achieved results that exceed those achieved before the pandemic. 

“I would like to congratulate the class of 2023, who despite not sitting GCSE exams and having a turbulent final two years of school, have navigated these challenges and shown commitment, skill and tenacity to achieve truly excellent results.   

“I would like to thank the expert staff, who have in equal measure over the last two years used their talent and care to help our students to achieve these outstanding results.” 

Exeter College’s Vice Principal, Jade Otty said;  

“Our learners this year should be very proud of their results – they have worked so hard with the support of our fantastic teaching and support staff to more than catch up on the learning and experiences they missed previously.  

“The way in which our subject-expert teaching staff have supported this cohort’s confidence and skills through ‘Excel’ (our bespoke exam support programme) has been incredible and hugely appreciated by our learners.”  

Billie Stokes, Assistant Principal with responsibility for academic programmes at the College, said; 

“We are exceptionally proud of our A Level learners. Not only have they maintained the standards of excellence achieved by the college’s pre-pandemic cohorts, they have done so whilst engaging brilliantly with all the amazing experiences that college has to offer so that they have emerged as mature and confident young people ready and excited for their next steps.”  

There were impressive results from right across the College’s varied curriculum offer. For example, in Maths, the largest cohort of A Level students, 32% of students achieved the top two grades of A* or A, and in Further Maths, 37% of students achieved an A*. 38% of Physics students achieved an A*/A and in A Level Economics 70% of students got high grades.  

A student opens his results and smiles
Joshua Dargan collected his results today.

A Level student Joshua Dargan (pictured above) studied Economics, Sociology and Politics and achieved A*, A, A. He plans to go to London School of Economics to study International Social and Public Policy and has embraced all aspects of his college experience, including talking to governors. He hopes to enter the world of Politics. 

“The last two years have gone so quickly and been amazing. The people and the learning – together they make learning fun. Even though you only know some teachers for a year, you get a personalised learning experience. I loved discussing world economic affairs with my teachers. The last two years have been a real highlight of my life.”  

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Howard Carter collected his results today and is progressing to the University of Exeter.

A Level student Howard Carter studied Environmental Science, Biology and Geology and achieved triple A*. He will now go to the University of Exeter to study Environmental Science. Howard describes his college experience as brilliant and goes on to say; 

“From start to finish it’s been brilliant. I’ve had enthusiastic teachers which make it easy to learn, when you enjoy the subjects you’re doing, that’s half the battle. The work I have done has paid off today and I’m really excited about the future.” 

In the creative subjects, Fine Art and Graphic Design both excelled with 71% of Fine Art students achieving high grades and an impressive 25% of Graphic Design students achieving an A*. In Music 69% of students achieved an A*, A or B. 

In the Humanities and Social Sciences learners also excelled. History and Law saw an impressive number of high grades, with students achieving 76% high grades and 69% respectively. 66% of Literature, 63% of Classics and 61% of Spanish students achieved an A*, A or B.  

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A Level student Evie (right) was delighted with her results.

A Level student Evie Fairclough-Kay studied History, English Literature and Fine Art and took the Extended Project in her final year. She achieved two A*’s and two A’s and will be progressing to Oxford University. She said; 

“I am going to study History and English combined honours at Regents Park College in Oxford. I would really like to go into journalism, that may change, but I’m going to just enjoy everything as it comes.  

“My experience at college has been awesome. I’ve worked really hard and met lots of amazing people and it’s all paid off today.” 

Exeter College and the College Governors would like to thank and congratulate the class of 2023 and thank staff, parents and partners for making this a year to celebrate. 

Vocational Students Celebrate Results Day Success

Exeter College’s vocational students are celebrating remarkable success ahead of the College’s further investment in technical-based qualifications.  

Students across the College’s broad range of BTEC and vocational subjects, from Healthcare to Construction, have achieved incredible results in line with recent years, cementing the College’s reputation for delivering an exceptional education for vocational courses.  

“Huge congratulations to all of our learners who are celebrating their results and thank you for continuing our legacy of success,” 

Sam Hillman, Exeter College Assistant Principal.

Achievement rates for students on BTEC Sport, BTEC Construction and NCFE Diploma in Childcare and Education were at 100%, while 98% of students studying the BTEC in Health and Social Care achieved a pass mark or better.  

There was also great success beyond pass marks, as multiple subjects revealed high percentages of students achieving high grades. A massive 75% of BTEC Health and Social Care students achieved three distinctions or higher and over half of the cohort achieved the absolute top grade of three starred distinctions. 

The success of this year’s vocational students reinforces the College’s status as a leading provider of workplace-designed qualifications, helping students to excel directly into industry, further study or an Apprenticeship. 

Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy said, “I’m thrilled for all our students who have worked incredibly hard alongside our staff to achieve these amazing results.” 

“Once again, our students have gone above and beyond in their learning in extremely challenging circumstances. I’m so pleased that many of them have gone on to achieve the grades they need to move on to further inspirational opportunities.  

Exeter College’s student led Zeal Salon

“I’d like to thank each and every student for how they have adapted, worked and contributed to life at the College and to the staff who have shown once again why we’re recognised across the country for our Ofsted Outstanding provision.”  

The College’s vocational students on creative-based courses are also celebrating terrific success. 95% of students studying for the Advanced Technical Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-up Artistry achieved pass marks or better, 96% of Performing and Production Arts students achieved the same feat and UAL Extended Diploma students of Art and Design had a 95% achievement rate. In addition, students studying the 90 credit Diploma in Music Performance also excelled with 87% of learners getting a distinction and merit grade profile or better.  

Exeter College Assistant Principal Sam Hillman, who oversees vocational and technical training at the Ofsted Outstanding College, said, “I am so pleased that in the majority of cases our learners have received the excellent results they so deserve, building on our legacy of outstanding success for vocational and technical courses.  

“It’s also important to celebrate that many of our vocational and technical learners volunteered and worked alongside their studies to support Exeter and Devon’s Coronavirus efforts and of this, we are equally proud.   

“Our vocational and technical learners leave us not just with amazing results, but we hope with the confidence, behaviours and skills that will enable them to continue to progress in their future. The resilience of our 2020 cohort has been incredible. We are super excited to see what they go on to achieve.”  

The success of vocational students continues Exeter College’s long history of delivering these qualifications, a commitment that has strengthened in recent years with significant development and investment into specialist vocational facilities and provision.  

Exeter College’s Technology Centre

Students on vocational courses with Exeter College could find themselves studying in the inspirational learning environments of the state-of-the-art Technology Centre, the recently developed £5.9million Sports Hall or in the professional workplace environments of the hairdressing salon or @thirty-four restaurant.  

More recently, the College and the Department for Education has invested significantly for the delivery of new T Level qualifications from September 2020, with a new £1million mezzanine in the Construction Centre to aid in the delivery of the new technical-based qualifications. Further multi-million-pound investments have included providing learners with specialist industry equipment and learning facilities and revitalised learning and social spaces on the College’s Hele Road site.  

Exeter College will be the only provider in Devon offering T Levels from September 2020. Courses are available in Construction, Digital and Education and Childcare.  

Sam continued: “We pride ourselves on providing our technical and vocational learners with the very best dual-qualified teachers, world class facilities and resources, all enhanced by exceptional employer partnerships. Our diverse curriculum is of the highest quality and has a direct line of sight to industry for our learners.  

“Huge congratulations to all of our learners who are celebrating their results and thank you for continuing our legacy of success.” 

Find the right course for your future on the Exeter College course search.  

2020 Students Keep Exeter College Top of the Class

Please note: This release was written BEFORE the Government revised how A Level results would be calculated for this academic year.

Exeter College students are celebrating success on A Level Results Day once again, with an outstanding pass rate of 99.5% and high grades (A* to B) of 56%, ahead of the national average for another year, continuing the College’s legacy of outstanding results.  

In this unprecedented academic year, the College has now received results for students studying A Levels, the International Baccalaureate and Access to Higher Education courses, all of which have been based on some form of calculated teacher assessment. The professionalism and integrity of the College’s teachers and the talent of students has been recognised as the vast majority of results have remained unchanged from teacher submissions. 

“I would like to commend the students for how they have adapted, worked and contributed to life at the College and the staff who have shown again just why we’re rated as Outstanding by Ofsted,”

John Laramy, Principal and Chief Executive

A remarkable 24 of the College’s A Level subjects achieved 100% pass rates, but it was high grades where some subjects truly excelled.  

The College’s Graphic Design A Level boasted an incredible 82% of students achieving high grades, while Politics achieved 67% high grades and History 63% high grades. There was also huge success for the College’s maths-based courses, with high grades for 63% of Maths students, 72% of Further Maths students, 60% of Economics students and 57% of Chemistry students.  

The results mean that many students from Exeter College will now be going on to study at leading universities, progressing on to further study with the College or moving directly into the workplace. 

Reflecting on the results, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy said, “I have seen first-hand how hard students and staff have worked over the last year and I’m confident that our students have valid, comparable and accurate grades that reflect their commitment. 

“I can’t pass any judgement on the picture nationally, but we at Exeter College will be celebrating these results with our students. They have once again delivered results that mean Exeter College remains one of the very best further education providers in the country.  

“I would like to commend the students for how they have adapted, worked and contributed to life at the College and the staff who have shown again just why we’re rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.”  

The A Level results continue to build on the College’s exceptional summer of results, following the success of International Baccalaureate students and Access to Higher Education students in recent weeks. 

Today is also the day when many students get their advanced level technical and vocational qualifications and use these as their passport to university level study, an Apprenticeship or employment. There will soon be a further press release celebrating their achievements, which have continued at an outstanding level for another year.  

The results confirm Exeter College as the region’s first choice, Ofsted Outstanding College, with impressive achievement across the broad curriculum offered, from Fine Art through to Sociology.  

The outstanding A Level results this year were supported by the fact that the College continues to enter students into AS Level exams, with most academic students taking an externally set and marked exam in the vast majority of subjects during their first year of study. It’s hoped that this approach will be especially useful for new students this year, who will not have experienced externally set exams. This means that students will work towards exams at the end of their first year to help them prepare and excel in their A Level year. 

This practice on this occasion has meant that only a minority of grades have been changed as part of the Government’s algorithm for calculating final grades, keeping the College’s exemplary results in line with previous years and reflective of the outstanding learning environment at Exeter College. 

Exeter College Vice Principal Jade Otty, who leads on academic performance, said, “I’m thrilled the hard work of our students and staff has been recognised with these excellent results in extraordinary circumstances.  

“Our decision to retain AS exams for the majority of courses has helped support and validate our calculated A Level results. I am so pleased that in the majority of cases our learners have received the excellent results they so deserve, building on our legacy of success for academic and vocational courses. 

“There have been a lot of headlines recently about what this cohort may have missed out on, but today it’s important to celebrate and congratulate them on the amazing skills they have built up over the last months, with the support of their teachers, to continue their studies. They leave us with not just great academic results, but we hope with a confidence born of the fact that they have navigated so much so well. The resilience of our 2020 cohort has been incredible, and we are so excited to see what they go on to achieve.” 

In line with new government guidance, some A Level students may have an opportunity to appeal their grade and receive a mock grade if they’re unhappy with their results. There will also be an opportunity for students to register their interest in an autumn series of exams to achieve a different result, should they wish. Further details will be revealed by the Government in due course.  

There’s still time to apply online to join Exeter College in September 2020.

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