Kingston College is extremely proud of our BTEC students’ achievements. Our largest programme, BTEC National Extended Diploma, equivalent to three A Levels, had incredible results with 50% of students achieving at least three Distinctions and above, equivalent to three As at A Level. Over 60% of students achieved at least one grade A equivalent and 48 students achieved Triple Distinction*, equivalent to 3 A* at A Level. Over 600 students are progressing to university or an Apprenticeship, another outstanding achievement.
BTEC Sport & Exercise Science student, Jamahl Golland, is off to UCL, one of the world’s top universities, having gained Triple Distinction*, equivalent to 3 A* at A Level. Jamahl says: “I studied a BTEC as I knew that A Levels weren't right for me. Having my grades solely dependent on exam results was not going to work out. I knew that to get the UCAS points I needed to get into top universities, I needed an alternative path. I chose Kingston College as it has had a reputation for being a very good college for many years. I will continue my studies at UCL on their Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences BSc. I truly believe that without this course, I would not have these opportunities in my life right now.”
Kingston College Principal, John O'Shea, commented: “We are absolutely delighted with our Level 3 vocational results. The students and staff have worked incredibly hard this year and we have had over 1400 students complete their Level 3 qualifications with us. Our BTEC results are incredibly pleasing with 94% passing and over 68% achieving the highest grades. We are really proud to have helped so many students achieve their qualifications and to access their chosen destinations.”
BTEC Graphic Design student, Miranda Reed, also gained a Triple Distinction*. Miranda says: “I plan to go straight into the film industry or the graphic design industry - working ideally as a concept artist or an illustrator. There is an unfortunate lack of good Graphic Design courses in West London. I wanted a college that was very focused on the creative arts, as opposed to those subjects being an afterthought to English or maths, and Kingston was the perfect place to start.”
