ALTON College celebrated an exceptional year of results with a 99.2 per cent pass rate for A levels and 100 per cent for vocational courses.

More than three quarters of A level subjects achieved an 100 per cent pass rate with more than a quarter of students being awarded A* to A while more than 77 per cent achieved A* to C.

One hundred per cent of students passed the BTEC and Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas, which are the equivalent to three A levels, and 61 per cent of those achieved the highest grades of three Distinction*.

All students who studied the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) achieved A* to C grades, with 94 per cent achieving A* to B.

Results in traditional A level subjects such as English, maths, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), modern foreign languages, history, geography alongside performing and creative arts, were particularly notable for success.

Former Bohunt School pupil James Cox, from Liss Forest, achieved A* in history, maths, and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and A in law, and will go on to study philosophy, politics and economics at King’s College London. He said: “The results are better than I thought and I’ve really enjoyed my time at Alton.”

Gabby Kelly from Clanfield, who was previously at The Petersfield School (TPS), achieved A* in biology, chemistry, maths and EPQ, and will study medicine at Cardiff University.

She said: “I was really pleasantly surprised when I got my results, but Alton College has been absolutely amazing. I can’t fault it.”

Former Bohunt School pupil Steven Robertson, from Liphook, achieved A* in further maths, maths and EPQ, and A in physics, and will go on to the University of Durham to study maths.

He said: “I was nervous before getting the results and I had a feeling of dread in my stomach. Alton has probably been the best two years of my life. It’s been a lot of fun.”

Kate Willett from Clanfield, who was previously at TPS, achieved A* in biology and EPQ, and A in chemistry and maths, and will study biomedical science at the University of Warwick. She said: “The teachers at Alton College are so supportive and inspiring, they’ve made such a difference to my grades.”

Former Bohunt School pupil Lisa Winkler, from Liphook, achieved A* in further maths and maths and A in physics and will go on to study a MSc in physics at Imperial College London.

She said: “I was really nervous getting my results, but I’ve had a really enjoyable experience at Alton College.”

Dan Parry from Petersfield, who was previously at TPS, achieved A* in biology and A in chemistry and maths, and will go on to study medicine at the University of Cardiff. He said: “I’ve had a great time at Alton and the teachers have been happy to help and offer support.”

Former Bohunt School pupil Tom Rodd, from Hollywater, achieved A* in biology, chemistry, and EPQ, and A in maths, and will go on to the University of Nottingham to study veterinary medicine.

He said: “The staff are really supportive, and my time at Alton College has been good preparation for life.”

Alton College principal Sara Russell praised the work of students and staff.

She said: “Our students are incredible and this year, as every year, I’m so proud of their sensational achievements. I’m thrilled with our outstanding 99.2 per cent A level pass rate.

“I’d like to offer huge congratulations to our amazing students as thanks to their dedication and hard work together with the unique support and high quality teaching from our expert sixth form staff.

“The college has exceeded current national averages and achieved yet another set of outstanding results proving it is the place to study for success.

“Each year 92 per cent of our students leave us for higher and further education and employment.

“Nearly 19 per cent of those who continue to university go on to Russell Group Universities, including the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.

“Furthermore independent economic analysts have calculated that our level three learners will earn over £8,000 more per year in higher earnings than those with no formal qualifications.”