Blackburn College Applauds Record Student Success on Results Day 2024

Blackburn College, one of the largest FE colleges in the North West, is celebrating its most successful A Level and Vocational Results Day ever. 

A Level students achieved a 100% pass rate in 22 subjects, with 95% of students achieving at least one A*-C grade and 77% of students achieving at least one A*-B.

Students from A Level Business Studies, Financial Studies, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Further Maths and Psychology all achieved 100% high A*-C grades. 

Pass rate for the College’s BTEC students also increased to 98.4%, with more than half (55%) awarded a Distinction or Distinction*.

Although only in their first of a two-year course, the College’s inaugural cohort for T Levels also celebrated a 100% pass rate.

The future for the Class of 2024 looks bright with the majority of students being offering a place at their first-choice university in line with the national average, including the University of Manchester, the University of Liverpool and the University of Central Lancashire. They will study a range of subjects from Dentistry, Audiology and Law to Cyber Security and Chemical Engineering.

Others will be working towards their dream careers via degree apprenticeships.

Dr Fazal Dad, Blackburn College Principal and Chief Executive said: “I could not be prouder to be here today celebrating our incredible students and these outstanding results that are an outcome of their hard work and dedication over the past two years.

“It is our mission that every person who comes to Blackburn College leaves with the skills and experiences needed to take on top jobs and contribute positively to the economy in our region and beyond. I have no doubt that our students all have successful futures ahead.

“On behalf of the entire team at the College, I would like to congratulate each and every one of our students, and wish them the best as they take the next step in their journeys.”

Rachel Tarplee, Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality, at Blackburn College, added: “Every year our results get better and better, and we are delighted to be celebrating yet another record set of results across our A Levels and Vocational courses. Our results are testament to the hard work of our students and our staff. We’re also proud that our first year T Level students also achieved a 100% pass rate.” 

Enrolment for Further Education Courses starting in September is taking place from Thursday 22 August and enrolment for University Centre Blackburn College will commence on Monday 19 August.