Helston Community College celebrating strong A-level results

The college said 90 per cent of applicants had been accepted onto their chosen courses, continuing a trend of strong progression to higher education.

More than 60 per cent of students are set to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, including medicine, engineering, geology, biology, and chemistry.

Ry Hampshire, Imogen Sayce, and Cecilia Beevers receiving their results at Helston Community College (Image: Helston Community College)

Among the high achievers were Annabel Nicholas, who gained A*, A, and A grades and is due to study medicine at the University of Exeter, and Lucas Ford, who achieved A*, A*, and A and is set to study mechanical engineering at the University of Bath.

Students have also secured places on courses including law, history, English, and philosophy, reflecting a broad range of academic interests and achievements.

The college highlighted its links with the University of Exeter, with more than 20 per cent of students receiving offers to study there.

Jacob Simpole, Kieran Standing, Charlie Bayliss, Finn Atkins and Gabriel Sinclair receiving their A-level results at Helston Community College (Image: Helston Community College)

Alex Lingard, headteacher of Helston Community College, said: "We are incredibly proud of our students and all they have achieved.

"Their results are the product of hard work, resilience, and determination, supported by the dedication of our staff and the encouragement of families and friends.

"It is particularly pleasing to see that once again 90% of students secured places on their first-choice courses.

"The fact that more than 60% are progressing to STEM subjects, including medicine and engineering, highlights the strength of our provision and the aspirations of our learners."

Rupert Cox (A*,A*, B) is going to study engineering at the University of Manchester and Lucas Ford (A*,A*, A) going to study engineering at the University of Bath. (Image: Helston Community College)

The college said this year's leavers will now begin degree courses across the UK, pursuing careers in sectors including healthcare, scientific research, engineering, education, communications, law, and the arts.

Everyone at the college has congratulated students on their achievements and wished them success as they move on to the next stage of their education.