Summer 2009 results


Outstanding Results - One of the most successful colleges in the country

In 2009 we once again achieved excellent results and maintained our position as one of the best colleges in the country. Students have excelled in all areas of study, arming themselves with the qualifications and skills they need to progress on to university, employment or further training.


Beacon status

Our success follows on from being awarded the prestigious Beacon status by the Learning and Skills Council. This is the highest honour that any college can achieve, highlighting excellence and innovation and celebrating exceptional teaching and learning at the college. After rigorous inspection, Ofsted praised the college in a series of "outstanding" areas. Being awarded Beacon status allows us to continue in the same trend, raising aspirations and creating opportunities for students in a "top performing" college.


2009 examination results*

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2009*


SubjectPass RateSubjectPass Rate
Art100%History100%
Biology97%ICT100%
Business Studies98% ICT (applied)100%
Chemistry97%Japanese100%
Classical Civilisation100%Law99%
Computing97% Mathematics94%
Dance100%Media Studies99%
Drama100%Music100%
Economics100%Music Technology92%
Electronics100%Philosophy100%
English Combined100% Physical Education 100%
English Language100%Physics98%
English Literature100%Politics100%
Film Studies100% Psychology99%
French100%Sociology 100%
Geography100%Spanish100%
German100%  
Overall Pass Rate99%


ADVANCED VOCATIONAL RESULTS 2009*


SubjectPass RateSubjectPass Rate
Animal Care100%IT100%
Art & Design100%iPro100%
Business Studies100%Media Studies100%
Childcare100%Sports Studies100%
Football Coaching100%Travel & Tourism100%
Health & Social Care100%  
Overall Pass Rate100%


* Where appropriate, these are combined results for Pendleton, Eccles and Walkden Sixth Form Centres