Bury College students achieved an incredible 99 per cent pass rate in their A-level exams.

Bury College said it is' incredibly proud of all its students who have continued to adapt and progress, both academically and personally through challenging times in order to achieve their exceptional results today'.

Early indications show 88 advanced Level 3 courses achieved 100 percent pass rates, and a 98 per cent pass rate for Advanced Level courses.

Bury College Principal and Chief Executive, Charlie Dean, said: "Covid-19 has meant that the education of students has been disrupted and learners have been at a huge disadvantage.

"For many students, these are the first exams they have taken.

"To achieve results that, in many cases outstrip pre-covid outcomes, is testament to the resilience and commitment demonstrated by students and staff.

"Our learners and indeed our colleagues, are a credit to the college, themselves, their families and the wider Bury community.

“On behalf of the Bury College Corporation and all our staff, I would like to take this opportunity to wish our students every success in the future.”

Bolton students celebrating success at Bury College:

Ryan Hutchings is one student who recieved A-Levels today.

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He got A-Levels in mathematics (A*), chemistry (A) and further mathematics (A) and will progress onto Imperial College London to study material science.

Ryan said: "Bury College has provided me with the opportunity to get into one of the top universities in the country.

"The staff have been really supportive.”

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Hanna Waters recieved an A* in her Health and Social Care Level 3 course and will progress onto the University of Salford to study Learning Disability Nursing and Social Work.

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Jamahl Wilson recieved A-Levels in biology (A), chemistry (B) and geography (C) and will progress onto the University of Leeds to study biochemistry.

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Ellie Stokes recieved a Distinction Star in her Level 3 Engineering course and will progress onto an Additive Manufacturing Apprenticeship with Weir Minerals.

Speaking of her success Ellie said: "I am so pleased with my results; college has been amazing. 

"I was given the confidence to try new things and put myself out there.”

Finally, Muhammed Hussain recieved a Triple Distinction Star in Level 3 Computing and will progress onto Bury College University Centre to study HNC in Digital Technologies.