AS and A Level Results

Outstanding A level results have been achieved at Callington Community College. The QCA average points per entry has risen again this year from 209 in 2010 to 218, the best in the Colleges' history.

Congratulations to the many Callington students who have once more won prestigious places at the very best academic institutions.  These exceptional results are a direct reflection on the outstanding teaching and pastoral care and the hard work and dedication of the students themselves. 

Approximately one in four of all A level grades were A* or A. 98% of students achieved a pass grade. It is especially pleasing that A* and A grades achieved by boys has risen from 17% to 22%. The QCA average points score for boys has also risen from 204 to 207. The pass rate for girls is again above the national average at 98.3%.

Congratulations to top Year 13 performer Louis Morris who gained A* grades in Chemistry, Mathematics and Further Maths and A grades in Physics and Music. Louis will be reading Chemistry at Bristol University. There were many further exceptional performances. Will Appleby achieved A* grades in Chemistry and the Extended Project and A grades in Biology and Mathematics. Will has secured a place at Imperial College London. Kathryn Halliday achieved A* grades in Biology and the Extended project and A grade in Psychology. Kathryn will be reading Molecular Biology and Genetics at University of East Anglia. Chris Judge achieved A grades in Economics, Geography, History and the Extended Project and Esme Kemp gained A* in History, A grades in Media Studies and the Extended Project, B grades in English Literature and Drama. Both students will study at the University of York. Harriet Jenkins gained A* in Media Studies, A grades in Psychology and Religious Education and B grade for English Language. Harriet will be reading Education and Criminology at University of Cardiff. Many students achieved highly. Congratulations to Carys Barriball who achieved one A*, one A and two B grades; Jonathon Ormsby who gained one A*, one A and one B grade; Charlotte Dart who achieved one A*, one A, one B and one C grade and Amy Endacott on gaining one A*, one A, one B and a C grade.

In Year 12 many students achieved outstanding results. Congratulations to Ellen Chaplin who gained two A2 levels at A and C grades, and two A grades and one B at AS level. Also at AS level, Jess Cox achieved four A grades and one B grade. Congratulations also to Tom Warner who achieved three A grades and one B grade and to Sophie Lane on gaining three A grades and one C grade.

Headteacher, Gary Lobbett said: ‘I am delighted that our Sixth Form students have secured such high levels of success. I am very proud of our students and of the excellent teaching teams at the College. There are so many success stories here. My congratulations to all our outstanding young people who have met and surpassed their challenging personal targets at all levels. Callington enjoys a national reputation for excellence. Our students have committed themselves to their academic studies and have also contributed a great deal to the college and local community. I wish all our students every success as they progress further in their education or chosen careers'.

For further information about the results please contact Gary Lobbett, Headteacher or Tony Rodi, Data & Assessment Manager on 01579 383292