Gower College Swansea is proud to announce another year of outstanding achievement, with students celebrating impressive A Level and vocational Level 3 results for 2024.
This year the College has seen a rise in its overall A Level pass rate, which stands at a remarkable 99%, with 1164 individual exam entries. Among these, 33% of grades awarded are at A*-A, 60% are at A*-B with a continued improvement in our A*-C grades which stand at 84%, reflecting the high standards of achievement at the College.
The overall pass rate at AS Level is very strong and stands at 95%, with 72% of grades awarded at A – C and 51% being awarded at grades A – B. There were 2013 separate exam entries for AS.
The College’s vocational results are also very strong again this year and have shown an increase, with an impressive 99% pass rate across Level 3 Extended Diplomas. Among these high achievers, 37% of students achieved at least one Distinction and 10% of our learners attained the top Distinction* grade.
These results underscore the College’s commitment to providing high quality vocational education, ensuring our learners achieve high standards and success.
“We are really delighted with these results, which are a real reflection of the hard work and dedication of our learners during their time at College,” says Principal Kelly Fountain. “It is also, of course, a huge testament to the dedication of our staff who are tireless in their support of our learners both in and outside of the classroom.
“We are delighted that we have maintained our very high overall pass rates at A Level and AS Level for another year.
“Equally our vocational students have delivered outstanding results particularly in the areas of Esports, Creative and Performing Arts, Applied Science, Business, Engineering and Health and Social Care.”
“I really hope everyone got the results they expected and needed to move onto their next step but, if you didn’t, please don’t worry. We are here to help. Come and talk to us – we have dedicated staff to provide personalised advice and guidance for learners.
“For example, we offer a range of Higher Education courses in subjects such as Esports, Business, Accountancy, Science and Sport and we also provide employability support to those who wish to enter the workplace following completion of their studies. We also have lots of apprenticeship pathways on offer. Gower College Swansea remains committed to helping every student achieve their full potential and succeed in their chosen pathway”.
