STUDENTS and staff at Callington Community College have been rewarded for all their hard work, dedication and commitment over the past two years by securing outstanding A-level results.

This year’s cohort of students has seen the biggest improvement in the proportion of A* and A grades — with the average grade at A-level having risen by the equivalent of half a grade compared to last year’s outcomes.

A total of 99% of students entered for A-level qualifications had successfully passed and all vocational students entered passed their qualifications with more than 80% of grades being awarded a distinction* or a distinction.

Sixth Form student of the year, Sam Lane, achieved an incredible three A*s and an A and will now attend the University of St Andrews to read astrophysics. Other students who achieved all A*s, As and Bs across all their A-level subjects include Amy Griffin, Erin Hilsdon, Ryan Langman, Katie Neal, Ellie Petherick-Davies, Emily Warren, Beth Garlick and Lydia Glossop. Jodie Statham also achieved all distinction* in her sport and music vocational qualifications.

The majority of students will travel the width and breadth of the country over the coming months to continue their studies at university. Students have been successful in securing places at Loughborough University, University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of St Andrews, University of Bristol, University of Aberdeen, University of Middlesex, University of Westminster (London) and more closer to home, Plymouth University, Falmouth University and Exeter University.

The diversity and range of courses that the students have been accepted to study include paramedic science, business, psychology, neuroscience, law, mathematics, primary education, biochemistry and sociology and criminology.

Other students have also been successful in securing higher level apprenticeships with Babcock International as well as local companies.

Head of sixth form Alan Yendell said: ‘I am delighted for the students who have been rewarded for all their hard work, dedication and commitment over the past two years. This group of students have been an honour to work with and they have been a credit to themselves, their family and the college.

‘The students have been brilliantly supported by our amazing teachers and staff and we are all really proud of them and we wish them continued success in their futures.’