Nelson & Colne College celebrate 100% pass rate

A quarter of students at the college have achieved coveted A* to A grades, while many are going on to study at top universities across the UK, including the University of York, University of Warwick and University of Newcastle.

And, despite national reports suggesting a decline in top grades in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry, students have bucked the trend – with the percentage of A* to B grades in all three subjects rising.

These results build on the college’s ongoing success at having been chosen as part of an elite and small group to be awarded STEM Assured status – an industry-led kite-mark for excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In Maths A* to B grades have increased by 17% from last year.

Nelson and Colne College Principal Amanda Melton said: “I am delighted the hard work, commitment and dedication of our outstanding students has paid off and that once again we are able to celebrate a 100% pass rate.

“We have seen an overall rise in top grades, and a special thank you must also go to our wonderful staff, whose commitment to exceptional teaching never fails to amaze me.

“Seeing our students progress from secondary school leavers to young adults ready for university or employment is an absolute joy, and we wish each and every one of them the best of luck on their next journey. We hope they stay in touch as part of our alumni network, and go on to inspire the next set of students ready to join the NCC community.

“It is particularly pleasing to see students doing so well in our STEM subject areas, following a £2m. investment in our engineering facilities.”