STUDENTS and staff at Callington Community College are celebrating outstanding A-Level results again this year, with almost 100% of students achieving a pass grade.

Notably, there has been an increase in the number of students achieving the highest grades at A-Level, with 45% of A-Level entries resulting in the top grades of A*, A or B. The proportion of students achieving a grade C has also increased this year by 7%.

Students studying BTEC qualifications are celebrating a 100% pass rate, with many of them achieving the top grades of distinction and distinction*.

Top performing Year 13 students included Lawrence Clarkson, Jess Hawkins, Yve Taylor, Sam Allen, Jenna Buxton and Harriet Stephens.

Lawrence achieved A*s in mathematics and physics and As in chemistry and further maths and is going on to read natural sciences at Durham University. Jess achieved A*s in chemistry and physics, an A in mathematics and a B in French and holds an unconditional offer to read natural sciences at Birmingham University.

Yve achieved an A* in biology, chemistry and mathematics plus a B in further mathematics. She will be reading biochemistry at the University of Warwick.

With A*s in mathematics and physics and an A in chemistry Sam will be taking up his unconditional offer to read mechanical engineering at the University of Nottingham. Jenna achieved A*s in biology and mathematics and an A in chemistry and intends to study veterinary sciences at the University of Bristol following a gap year.

With A*s in photography and textile design alongside an A in media studies, it is no surprise that Harriet will be undertaking a degree in a creative subject following a foundation art course. It is of special note that Sam Scrivener achieved a triple distinction star in sport – without dropping a mark! He also achieved a grade C in food technology. Sam will be going on to a degree in sport and exercise sciences at the University of Chester.

Jay Crocker, Ming Dawe, Rosie Hellyar, Jenna Buxton and Niamh White (Year 12) all achieved A* for their extended projects. Patrick Channings achieved a distinction* plus two other distinctions alongside a C in media studies and will be reading sport at the University of Bath following an unconditional offer.

Tess Masselink has an offer to read biology, also at the University of Bath and achieved A* in biology, A in maths, B in English literature and a B in AS chemistry. Allanah Taylor achieved A, A, C in dance, drama and English literature respectively.

Charlotte Watts will be studying next year at the Royal Academy of Dance having achieved one of the 30 places on offer this year.

Following government changes to the A-Level exams, not all students in Year 12 now take AS levels. Congratulations were due, however, to Annie Coombes with As in media studies, geography and the extended project; Stella Sarmias who achieved As in French and mathematics; Jack Walmsley who got As in film studies and mathematics; Izzella Abbott, Laura Cawsey, Charlotte Skidmore, Johanna Tonkin who all got distinction* in health and social care and Ayla Cauvain-West, Tom Hutchins, Callum Lundon-Carnegie, Jacob Pratten and Charlie Taylor who got distinction* in music performing.

Lauren Clatworthy, Eloise Coldman, Eleanor Davies, Lydia Roissetter, Will Smith all achieved A in drama; Amy Cornbill got an A in English language; Ryan Ede got an A in media studies; Sapphira Friend and Abi Winstone earned an A in religious studies; Erin Holman got an A in geography, Harry Lightfoot, Luke Nicolle got a distinction* in sport; Josh Mabin, Rosie Maciver-Redwood, Holly Neville, Olivia Thompson Freya Turley, Ed Whitley all achieved an A in mathematics and Jess Smith got an A in psychology.

Acting principal Kathy Hocking said: ‘Many congratulations to all the students and staff at Callington Community College for another set of outstanding results. I am absolutely delighted that the students have achieved so well.

‘Their results are testament to the hard work, positive attitudes and commitment of the students and staff, as well as the high level of support received from parents throughout the year.

‘For our Year 13 students, the overwhelming majority of university applications have been successful this year and almost every student will study at their first choice of university. I am very proud of them all and of the excellent teaching and support they have received at the college. Many congratulations to everyone involved.’