Gower College Swansea A and AS Level results 2012

Gower College Swansea is celebrating an overall 98% pass rate at A Level, with 1687 separate exam entries.

Of these passes, 80% were at the higher grades of A*-C and 58% were at grades A*-B, both increases on the results of 2011.

The overall pass rate at AS level was 87%, with 60% of those passes being grades A-C and 41% being grades A or B.

There were 2572 separate exam entries for AS in total.

Individual success stories include:

• Isabelle Abdou – French (A), English Literature (A*), Spanish (A), heading to University College London to study Russian and Spanish
   
• Angharad Davies – English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), Pure Maths (A), taking a gap year before studying English at university
   
• Leah Dudley – History (A), Law (A), English Language and Literature (A*), heading to Cambridge University to study Law
   
• Ashley Endicott – Geography (A*), Psychology (B), World Development (A), heading to Northumbria University to study Geography and Environmental Management
   
• Sammy He – Chemistry (A), Physics (A*), Maths (A*) and Fine Art (A*), heading to Imperial College London to study Mechanical Engineering
   
• Aimee Hesketh – Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), Maths (A*), heading to Cambridge University to study Veterinary Medicine
   
• Vicki Jones – English Language (B), Psychology (A), Sociology (A), heading to Swansea University to study English with TEFL
   
• Eleanor Rose Matthews –Maths (A*), Further Maths (A*), Ancient History (A*), heading to Bath University to study Maths
   
• Sara Sardar –Law (A), Sociology (A), Psychology (A), heading to Swansea University to study Law
   
• Rosie Sheehy – Maths (A), Chemistry (A), Biology (A*), Drama and Theatre Studies (A*), heading to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
   
• Dominic Thomas – English Language (A*), English Literature (A*), Philosophy (B), heading to Oxbridge
   
• Jeni Warren – Psychology (A*), Law (A*) and Spanish (B), heading to Sussex University to study Psychology

“Once again our students have worked exceptionally hard to produce A Level results which will set them in good stead for university and employment,” says Principal Nick Bennett. “I'm particularly pleased that, in pass rates at the higher grades of A* - B, Gower College Swansea is ahead of the Welsh and UK figures."

"My congratulations and best wishes go to them all. I must also pay tribute to the dedicated members of staff who have supported these students throughout the year and whose contribution to today’s success stories is significant."

Photographs by A Frame Photography