Callywith’s exceptional students achieve outstanding results!

Our full-time A Level student cohort of over 400 students received results that collectively secured a 99% pass rate, with three quarters of entries being awarded A*-C grades.

Students studying Level 3 Extended Diploma and Diploma courses (equivalent to 3 A-levels) achieved equally excellent results, with three quarters of the college’s cohort of approximately 250 passing with Merit grades or higher.

Callywith Principal Jon Grey said: “We are very proud of the results achieved by our students and it is a huge endorsement of the dedication shown by students and staff at the college of the last two years of study.

“The vast majority of our university applicants have successfully gained entry to their first-choice institutions. Across the college, we have so many great success stories and I’d like to congratulate all our students on what they have achieved and urge them to keep in touch with the college to let us know how their next steps into employment, apprenticeship or university are going.”

Dylan Cooper-Waite, who previously attended Wadebridge School, achieved three A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Maths A Levels. Dylan, who is going on to study Medicine at the University of Bristol, shared: “I’m really pleased with my results. All the lecturers at Callywith were amazing and really supportive. My tutor was very helpful when applying for universities.”

Reuben Cole, who previously attended Holsworthy Community College, has achieved 3 A*s in Chemistry, Computer Science and Maths A Levels. Reuben, who plans to study an integrated master’s in chemistry with a year in industry at Southampton University, shared: “I had an amazing time at Callywith. It is a great environment to learn in and my lecturers and tutor were all incredibly knowledgeable, kind and supportive.”

Lily Townsend, who previously attended Liskeard School, has achieved A*, A, B in Art, Spanish and English A Levels and A* in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Lily, who is currently on a gap year and plans to apply for art college, shared: “I’m super pleased with my results! I really liked my experience at Callywith, I feel like the teachers and environment allowed me to come into my own as a student. I've had great support and encouragement from my lecturers.”

A Level students aren’t the only ones achieving excellent results, BTEC Level 3 Sport Extended Diploma student Lara Hill, who previously attended Okehampton College, achieved D*D*D.

Lara, who is going on to study Sports Therapy at University of Gloucestershire, said: “Callywith has amazing facilities that allow you to thrive and become as successful as you want to be. There is endless amount of support from all the staff which allowed me to achieve such amazing results.”

Kelsi Heywood, who previously attended Budehaven School and achieved a Distinction in UAL Level 3 Performing Arts Extended Diploma, shared: “I am so, so happy with my results! I honestly couldn’t fault my experience at Callywith. Everyone at the college has been extremely helpful over the past two years and has supported me in everything. They have motivated and encouraged me throughout my studies.”

Callywith College has built an enviable reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and student support. The college’s high-quality provision was re-confirmed as Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024.

These results strengthen those credentials further and explain why the college has become the first choice post-16 destination for young people in North and East Cornwall.

Callywith College will hold its first Open Event for September 2025 intake on Saturday 16th November, 2024, 10am – 3pm, as well as various Year 11 Information Evenings throughout October/November. Find out more and register here.

Applications for 2025 will open in the early stages of the Autumn term and the college advises interested applicants to ensure they apply early. Register interest for 2025 applications here.