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A Levels

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As well as offering a full-time programme, A Levels at Leek College may be combined with;
  • vocational courses such as BTEC National Certificates and Awards
  • part-time work commitments
  • family commitments.

This approach means that a wide range of people join our A Level programme including school leavers, young adults who wish to improve the qualifications that they obtained at school and adults who wish to gain A Level qualifications.

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Katie Chandler

Katy Chandler

When Katie got an offer of a place at Manchester University on condition she gained AAB grades at A Level she immediately started planning a gap year thinking she could possibly re-sit the exams after taking time out. But there was no year off for eighteen-yearold Katie after she achieved not just two A grades, but an A* in her chosen subject of Sociology. Instead, she will be studying Sociology and Criminology at Manchester with a view to a career in either police or social work.

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I was predicted to achieve 3 C grades so, when I found out I’d got an A* in my Sociology, as well as an A in ICT, a B in Media and a B in English, I was just over the moon and couldn’t believe it.
 
I’m really glad now that I chose Leek College for my A Levels. I felt that the classes in school were too big. Here in college you get much more support and you can talk to lecturers about anything.
 
But what I really liked about college is the timetables. You take just two classes a day instead of five. I prefer the longer sessions because I think that they help me focus better. The hours have also been a big help in getting me ready for university. I’ve got used to learning independently too so it will all stand me in good stead for my course at Manchester.
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Posted date 26/01/2012
Sally-Anne MooreNext Steps
 
Results Day 2011
 
Leek College students were more successful than ever in gaining their places at University in 2011 and 100% of students passed their A Level equivalent work skills courses.
 
Every A Level student gained a place at University, including Charlotte Woolley who is now studying Psychology at Sheffield University after achieving two grade As and two grade Bs.
 
Gemma Bailey48% of students who studied BTEC courses gained three A grades, a rise of 9% from 2010.
 
Those progressing to University from BTEC national courses include students from the BTEC National in Sport, where 100% of students achieved distinction grades, equivalent to 3 A grades each: and all these students are going to university!
 
Over 20 students from Art courses gained places at University against heavy competition, including Steve Hocking who is bound for Bournemouth University to take a degree in Scriptwriting for film and television; Ali Ali, who is off to De Montfort University to study Interior Design and Lauren Sharkey, also to De Montfort to study Fine Art.
 
It’s not all about University and students from A Level equivalent work skills courses, especially the CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education where 65% of students gained three grade Cs or above, are well qualified to move straight in to employment even in these difficult times; 82% of students have already gained employment, including via Higher Apprenticeships which allow them to study at Foundation Degree level while earning a living.
 

Apprenticeships in A Levels

Apprenticeships are not currently available in this subject area at Leek College, but please contact us to find out about future opportunities or visit National Apprenticeship Service to search for local vacancies.