TAVISTOCK College is celebrating one of its best sets of A-level results in recent years.

Sixth form students have performed exceptionally well overall with many successes in both academic and vocational courses.

Many students have met or exceeded their offers from their chosen universities across the UK and gained a pleasing number of A* and A grades across a range of subjects.

One student whose hard work had paid off, included Peter Alexander, 18, who was the top performing male student and gained an A* in physics, A in mathematics and a Distinction* in BTEC music.

Peter from Buckland Monachorum said he was delighted with his results and will soon be off to Southampton University to study computer science and electronics.

On his success, Peter said: ’It is thanks to Tavistock College music and creative arts department because without the confidence from them I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do anything else.’

Another happy student was Rosie Brown, 18, from Tavistock who received an A* in English language, A in media and an A in GCE religious studies. She will soon be off to Birmingham University to study philosophy.

’I have no plans for the future, I will see where the course takes me and the opportunities that may come up.

’I feel I have worked really hard for this and had a very stressful revision time, but the teachers have been brilliant and my family have been so supportive.’

Other notable results were from Amy Willcocks who achieved an A grade in psychology and a double Distinction* in BTEC health and social care; Kaleena Uzzell gained two As and one B in psychology, law and RS and plans to continue her studies in law; Elizabeth Wilson gained two As and one B in psychology, history and art and she will continue on to study history.

Students also saw success in the BTEC courses, such as Phillipa Allwork who gained a double Distinction* at health and social care and Distinction* in BTEC applied science. She will attend BUWE (Bristol) to study Early Childhood; and Stephanie Hutchings who achieved a double Distinction* in BTEC and a Distinction* in BTEC public services. She will attend the University of St Mark and St John to study Sport development and management.

Head of sixth form Tom Galli said: ’I am very proud of the hard work of the students and the results they have achieved. The majority will go on to their chosen university courses or further destinations.

’Overall our grades have improved and I am very pleased with the results.’

Principal Sarah Jones said: ’The grades gained this year are a reflection of the hard work and commitment shown by the students — I am immensely proud of them all.

’It was not an easy journey for some, but the results speak for themselves.

’Year 13 were a credit to their college and the teachers are delighted with the outcomes from such a wonderful group of students.

’We all wish our students the best of luck for a successful future in whatever they choose to do.’