Students at Coleg Gwent – one of Wales’s largest further education colleges – are collecting BTEC, AS and A-Level results at the college’s campuses today (14 August).
98.2% of students at the college achieved A*-E A-level grades, while 87% of BTEC students achieved a pass grade or higher across 56 different vocational subject areas.
These outstanding results will enable learners to take their first steps into bright futures, with many students securing university places, apprenticeships, and jobs across Wales and beyond.
Another learner, Miar Williams from Crosskeys, excelled in her Health and Social Care course, all while balancing her responsibilities as a young carer for her mum and a part-time role working with disabled children, achieving AAB.
Miar said: “My tutors were amazing when my mum was diagnosed with cancer — they provided me with so much support and really understood what I was going through. During my time at Coleg Gwent, I have developed critical thinking skills, the ability to work effectively as a team and have gained more confidence in myself. I plan to go to the University of South Wales to study to become an Operational Department Practitioner.”
In addition to BTEC and A-level success, over 91 adult learners have successfully completed their Access to Higher Education courses with Coleg Gwent and will be progressing on to a degree course at university.
Exceptionally, 12 of these learners achieved the equivalent of triple A* at A-level and are now heading to some of the UK’s most prestigious university courses.
Morgan Hoad, 23, from Blaengarw, who studied the Access to HE: Medicine course at the Crosskeys Campus, is set to begin studying medicine this September.
Morgan said: “I’ve always wanted to become a doctor but never had the resources or knowledge to pursue it. The tutors here never once gave up hope – they truly believed in me. I’ve gained resilience, courage and a strong understanding of science, ready to take the next step into medicine. If you missed the grades or didn’t study all three sciences, this course is a brilliant stepping stone.”
Nicola Gamlin, Coleg Gwent’s Principal, said: “The magnificent achievements we celebrate today are a true reflection of our learners’ hard work and exceptional abilities, alongside the expertise of our teaching and support staff.
We are proud to have played a part in their journey and look forward to seeing Coleg Gwent alumni go on to achieve even greater success. Congratulations to all our learners for their outstanding achievements.”
