A Level results day

Bedford College beat all its A Level records again with a 100% pass rate and improved grades across a range of subjects. More students than ever before gained three Grade As to win places at university.


In Sociology 83% of students gained A or B grades and in Environmental Sciences 75% achieved the same high standards.


Individual highlights were:


Rochelle Balach, aged 19 of Bedford gained three Grade As in English, Psychology and Sociology and is now off to study English Literature at university. “I tried a school sixth form but it wasn’t my kind of place. Bedford College has a more adult atmosphere and different people.”


Harry Hill, aged 21, of Greenfield near Flitwick gained three Grade As in Law, Politics and German - plus he took a Film Studies course for interest. Entrance examination willing, he is off to King’s College, London to study English and German Law. He tried a school sixth form but found the environment he wanted at Bedford College.


Sapphira Thorne, aged 18, of Bedford gained three Grade As in Psychology, Sociology and Maths. She is going on to Surrey to study Psychology. She didn’t wanted to stay on at school and came to Bedford College because she thought it was a much more mature environment. “The tutors were really supportive - I can’t put into words how excited I feel.”


Isabel Herrara, aged 19, of Flitwick, gained three Grade As in Sociology, Commercial Studies and Business Studies. She is now going to Loughborough to take a four year course in Business Retail Marketing Management. “I am really glad I came to Bedford College rather than stay in the comfort zone of school. “


Her mum, Bridget, said: “I feel strongly Isabel would not have got such excellent results without the support of tutors here at Bedford College. They took the time to understand her as an individual so they could encourage her. Isabel is much better prepared for university thanks to Bedford College. “


Nila Quinn is off to Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. Aged 21, Nila is a former Bedford College student who went to a red brick uni before returning to Bedford College to try again for Oxbridge. To add to her earlier A Levels, she did three ASs this year and got top marks - ensuring her a place to study Social and Political Sciences.