Craven College in Skipton is celebrating after a successful GCSE results day.
This summer saw 327 pupils sitting Maths GCSE, and 255 sitting English GCSE at Craven College - and today was the culmination of their hard work and dedication.
Students studying Maths achieved a 94% pass rate, whilst English students achieved a 93% pass rate.
Overall, 200 courses for qualifications up to Level 2 achieved an incredible 100% pass rate.
Of those collecting their results on campus today, Hayley Thompson celebrated achieving a Grade 4 in her GCSE Mathematics.
Hayley had returned to study Maths as an adult, so she could continue progress in her NHS career working for Pre-ops Theatre Services at Airedale Hospital.
Hayley spoke of how she felt about passing her qualification:
“I feel amazing! This has been two years of hard work, I felt disheartened not passing the first time around, but I’ve had such a good bond with my tutor Jeanette Walsh, who has supported me so much through my studies, and I’m so thankful I’ve now passed!”
Jeanette has been balancing her studies with work and family life.
She said:
“It’s been hard, but my studies have also been my retreat, my time to focus on what I want. I would advise any adults thinking of getting their Maths or English to push themselves as it’s worth it in the end.”
Jaden Howitt was delighted to find out she had just achieved a Grade 4 for her GCSE English.
Gaining her qualification pass was four years in the making and Jaden achieved this alongside managing her dyslexia.
Jaden said:
“I’ve felt really supported whilst studying at College and I’ve loved the tutors I’ve had. Gaining my GCSE English now means I can go on to further studies and I’m considering enrolling on a Childcare course at Craven College.”
Sally Gwinnett was over the moon at achieving her Grade 5 in GCSE English.
On her success, Sally said:
“I’ve been thinking about getting my English qualification for years, but hadn’t had the confidence to do it until now, but it’s always been something I’ve wanted to achieve.
“It was tough getting back into the swing of revising but now I’m considering studying for my Maths GCSE!”
Anita Lall, Principal and CEO of Craven College said:
“We’re immensely proud of our GCSE and Level 2 students.
“These qualifications are vital to allow our students to continue their studies and to embark on a successful working life and we congratulate everyone receiving their results today.
“Enrolment for September 2024 starts today, and we urge anyone who has received results and is undecided or unsure of their next steps, to come into College and speak to us about enrolling on a course.”
Those receiving their results today who have not yet applied for a course starting this September, can still enrol on a course at Craven College.
More details can be found here: https://www.craven-college.ac.uk/enrolment

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