A Level Results for Bexhill College

Approximately 350 students at Bexhill College received letters this week which confirmed whether or not they had done well in the exams which could lead on to further study or career paths.

A nervous queue formed outside the college entrance on Thursday morning as youngsters prepared themselves to be given the results they have spent two years working towards.

Once inside the atmosphere turned emotional as they reacted to their individual news - some were celebrating while others looked tearful or disappointed, but always evident was the support and concern shown for each other during a difficult time.

Almost 30 students came through the door at 8am to open their letters, while others followed during the morning.

Among them was Joshua Getty who got A grades in biology, maths, chemistry and history, and commented: "I am very pleased. It is what I needed to get into medical school."

Sarah Winfield said she was "shocked" to discover she had A's in biology, chemistry and business studies even though she had been ill during exams.

"It is kind of surreal really," she said.

"But I am so glad because I really had to work as hard as I possibly could...Luckily it all paid off."

Bryn Jones was still taking in the notice of his four A grades in biology, chemistry, physics and classics, and said: "I am just happy - I've got my place in university and going to Nottingham to study veterinary medicine."

He was there with friend Evan Gill who had three B's in french, geography, and music, and was finding the moment "quite scary".

He added: "It's not knowing where you are going to be."

Also there was Sam Webster who passed three A Levels with two B's and a C.

Sam said: "I am okay with that - I am quite happy, but now I have still got to nervously wait to see if I have got into university or not."

Principal Karen Hucker told the Observer that with Thursday's arrival of "excellent" A level exam results, Bexhill College had confirmed its reputation for "outstanding" academic success once again.

For the sixteenth year in succession, the College achieved an A Level pass rate of over 98% which is above the expected national average.

The College had over 860 A level entries this summer in 42 subjects and has achieved 45% of the passes with the top A or B grades and the overall A-C grades is a "fantastic" 68%.

Karen said: "I am absolutely delighted that so many students have achieved such outstanding success with us at Bexhill College. These results are based on an incredible amount of hard work by students, teachers and support from parents. Their achievements will provide them with a strong basis for future opportunities in a difficult recessionary climate. These young people will become excellent ambassadors for the College and for Rother and Hastings."