Students at Guildford College are celebrating today after collecting their successful GCSE exam results with 97.2% achieving a pass in this year’s exams.
Many of the college’s GCSE students are learners who have resat maths, English or both to continue in education or progress their careers.
This includes mature students who need these GCSEs to progress in the workplace, learners who may have missed the opportunity to go to university and now want to study at degree level, alongside part-time students who have studied GCSEs through evening classes.
The college also offers one-year, full-time GCSE programmes for 16-19-year-olds who want to improve their GCSE grades. The STEP and STRIVE GCSE programmes at Guildford College offer a range of subjects and supports progression into Level 3 study.
Hannah O’Neill, Group Director of Academic Studies Faculty at Activate Learning, said: “Today is an opportunity to recognise the commitment, resilience and perseverance our learners have shown throughout their studies. Their results reflect not only academic achievement, but also the personal growth and confidence they have developed along the way.
“Every student has followed their own unique journey, and behind every set of results is an extraordinary story of determination and ambition. Seeing our learners reach this milestone makes today a moment of real celebration; every learner should feel proud of their progress.
“As they move on to their next step, whether that is A Levels, T Levels, vocational programmes, apprenticeships, training or employment, we are excited to see what they achieve next. The future is full of possibilities, and we are confident they will continue to thrive.
“For any students who are considering their options, our teams are available to provide advice, guidance and support to help them make informed decisions about their next steps.
“I would also like to thank our exceptional teachers, leaders, support colleagues and partners. Our staff care deeply about what they do and are committed to creating opportunities for every learner to succeed. Through their dedication, expertise and encouragement, they make a lasting difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve, and we are proud to celebrate these achievements alongside them today.”
Cody Bradford has been studying GCSE English alongside his Level 3 Art and Design Diploma at Guildford College and is celebrating achieving a Grade 6 in his GCSE English resit.
Cody was praised by his teachers for consistently working to a very high standard.
Cody said: “I am delighted with my results and thank you for everything. The teachers’ support meant a lot and helped me get the grade I wanted.”
Cody will now progress to his second year of his Level 3 Art and Design Diploma at Guildford College.
Dymtro Mokhnatskyi has been studying GCSE maths alongside his T Level in Software Development and is celebrating achieving a Grade 5.
Dymtro said: “Thank you to my teachers. I am excited to finish my T Level course and get some good quality work experience before returning to Ukraine next year.”
Dymtro will now finish the final year of his T Level in Software Development before returning to Ukraine with hopes to study software at university.
Josh Mills has been studying the 14-16 GCSE pathway at Guildford College and is celebrating a Grade 4 in English on his first attempt.
Josh said: “I am very appreciative of my teachers, in particular Haroun and Mel.”
Josh will now progress onto the Level 3 Animal Management programme at Activate Learning’s Merrist Wood College and University Centre.
Liam Mills returned to Guildford College to resit his GCSE English Language and is celebrating a Grade 5.
Liam said: “Thank you so much to my teacher, Lucy, for her hard work. She is the sole reason I passed!”
Liam is now considering his options and will either return to employment or investigate higher study at university.
Georgina Blackford has been studying GCSE English alongside her Level 2 Art and Design Diploma at Guildford College and is celebrating achieving a Grade 4 in her English GCSE resit.
Georgina said: “I was just hoping for a pass, so I am delighted! Thank you to my teacher, Lucy, for helping me!”
Georgina will now progress onto a Level 2 Health and Social Care programme at Guildford College in September.
Jan has been studying GCSE English alongside his Level 3 Creative Media Diploma and is celebrating achieving a Grade 6.
Jan said: “I am very proud of this result. Thank you for all the support and thank you for believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself.”
Jan will progress onto his final year of his Level 3 Creative Media Diploma at Guildford College.
Musa Malik has been studying GCSE English alongside his Level 1 Electrical Engineering Diploma at Guildford College and is celebrating achieving a Grade 5 on his first attempt.
Musa said: “Thank you to my teachers for being there for me and thank you for giving me extra classes.”
Musa will now progress onto the Level 2 Electrical Engineering programme at Guildford College, with a view to study engineering at university in the future.
Kenyon St Omer achieved a Grade 4 in his English GCSE resit and will now be able to attend university.
Kenyon has studied with Guildford College for several years, completing his Level 1, Level 2 and this year, his Level 3 Art and Design Diploma.
Kenyon said: “Thank you for helping me, it’s been a crazy four years!”
Kenyon will now progress to the University of the West England (UWE Bristol) to study a BA in Film Making, Animation and Photography.
Guildford College offers part-time GCSE courses in English and maths alongside a wide range of vocational and technical programmes, including A Levels, T Levels, BTEC and other Level 3 programmes alongside apprenticeship opportunities via Activate Apprenticeships.
This year, Guildford College is offering information, advice and guidance through Clearing appointments from GCSE Results Day and throughout the end of August and September. Tutors and careers advisers will be available to support anyone who is unsure about their next steps after GCSEs and can also provide advice on funding and student support services.
Clearing appointments can be booked via the Activate Learning website.
