SOUTH Cheshire College is celebrating after achieving its best ever A-level results.

Students studying A-levels at the college, which recently merged with West Cheshire College, achieved an overall pass rate of 99.7 per cent – almost two per cent above the national pass rate.

Outstanding results were achieved across all subjects, especially in science, technology and maths (STEM) subjects, with 82.1 per cent of students achieving A*, A, B or C grades, and the majority securing top grades of A*-B’s.

Many students have gone on to secure places at the country’s top universities including the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Warwick University, the University of York, Cardiff University and Manchester University.

Conor Reeves, 18, from Crewe, achieved an A*AB in history, economics and government and politics, and will be going to the University of Oxford to study history.

Other exceptional achievers include Kate Owen, who achieved A*AA in chemistry, biology and mathematics and will be studying Veterinary Science at Nottingham University.

Kate, 18, from Wistaston, who previously went to Shavington High School, said: “I’m so happy with my results. My time here at South Cheshire College has been great – I’ve made some great friends and the teachers have all been lovely and very helpful.

“I’ve always had a passion for animals so to have now achieved a position at University to study Veterinary Science feels amazing and I can’t wait to start my new journey.”

Lee Smith, deputy principal of curriculum, quality and learner support, said: “We are delighted to have an unprecedented year of excellent A-level results with an even greater proportion of individuals achieving really outstanding results.

“The breadth of excellent results across so many curriculum areas, including science subjects, mathematics and languages, demonstrates the exceptional teaching and facilities that we offer here at South Cheshire College.

“All of our students collecting their results today should be immensely proud of their achievements and we wish them all the very best for their future.”